"And why should we allow you to leave the country and join our foes? Did you report yourself to the authorities in Berlin when war was declared?"
"No."
"And why, may I ask?"
"Because I had already received orders to join my regiment, and I did not propose to be detained."
The general waved him aside and turned to Lieutenant Anderson.
"And you are also an officer, perhaps, eh?" he questioned.
"I am," replied the lieutenant boldly. "I hold his British majesty's commission as a lieutenant of Dragoons."
"Another spy, eh?"
"No; I am no spy, and you do not dare treat me as one."
"I don't? You shall see. Stand aside!"