Briefly and quietly Chester told him what he had learned.
"Impossible!" was the officer's exclamation, when Chester had concluded his recital. "It is my belief that you have come here to spy." He turned to the soldier. "Send Lieutenant Armand to me at once," he said.
The man saluted and disappeared. At the last words of the officer it suddenly came to Chester where he had heard the voice before. He approached the officer and peered more closely into his face.
"I wasn't sure, until I heard your last words," he told him, "but I know you now. You are a German spy."
"Hold your tongue," said the officer harshly, "or I will shoot you down where you stand."
At that moment another officer hurried up and saluted the captain.
"You sent for me, sir?" he asked.
"Yes; this boy is a German spy. I have positive proof. Have him shot at sunrise."
"Very well, sir," replied the lieutenant; then to Chester: "Come!"
"But—" began the lad.