"I would not be surprised," replied the lieutenant; "but we must risk it.
One thing I am sure of, however, is that our pursuers are not far behind.
They will never rest till we are caught. And, for that reason, we cannot
afford to waste much time."
"You are right," said the captain. "We must get through Angermunde as quickly and as quietly as possible."
Then to Hal he shouted: "Don't lose your nerve, and keep cool. Be ready to make a dash if you get the word."
"Don't you worry about my nerve," Hal replied grimly. "I'll run right through a thousand Germans, if you say so."
"I guess that will not be necessary," broke in the lieutenant, with a laugh, "but you never can tell what may happen."
Hal reduced the speed of the machine even more, and slowly approached the town, the lights of which could be seen in the distance.
It was now nearly midnight, and, as Captain Derevaux suggested, it would be wise to go through the town without attracting attention, if possible.
But this was not to be.
The automobile entered the town, and had proceeded some distance, when
Hal called back:
"I guess we will get through without any trouble, all right."