George followed the officer promptly.
CHAPTER XIII
HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL
As George followed the officer he wondered what the plan was and in what manner his services could be of use in its execution. So far his occupations had been many and various, and, being willing and prepared to do any mortal thing, he felt no anxiety about the task he was to have next.
Having reached the spot where the operations were going on, the officer, addressing Helmar, said—