The figure in the darkness explained his presence in the tent in a few words.
"Come with me!" he whispered.
"Can't. We're tied up," said Hal.
"I have unloosened your bonds," said the voice in a whisper. "Come, and make no noise."
The lads found that their deliverer had told the truth. They were no longer bound. They got to their feet and followed him from the tent. They had not recognized the voice that had called them; but as they passed without, Hal caught sight of the man's features.
"Jules Clemenceau!" he exclaimed.
CHAPTER XIX
THE CONSPIRATORS
Chester, who had been unable to catch a sight of their deliverer's face, was surprised.
"Great Scott! Jules," he exclaimed. "You have a knack of turning up in the nick of time."