"Looks like we were pretty safe any way you might put us," replied
Hal grimly.
"You Americans are pretty slippery customers; I won't take any chances with you," was the rejoinder, and Robard took his leave.
A few moments later a slight motion told the prisoners that the train had started.
"Well, here we go," said Chester with a laugh. "We've been started for the enemy's country in this manner before."
"Only on previous occasions our destination was Berlin instead of
Venice," replied Hal.
"Which is not our destination after all," said Uncle John. "Our true destination is back to the hotel where we left your mothers."
"And I am sure we shall reach it eventually," said Hal hopefully.
"How long does it take to get to Venice?" asked Chester.
"I don't know exactly," replied Uncle John. "But we shall be there by daylight surely."
"Perhaps we may get a chance to make a break for liberty," said Chester.