“That’s the question. Let me think a bit and try and do a little yourself.”
The lads became silent, considering the situation. It was Frank who finally broke the silence.
“I’ve got it!” he declared.
“Well, let’s have it,” returned Jack.
“All right. It’s very simple, too. It’s still early. There is a train to Petrograd at midnight.”
“So there is,” said Jack. “But you forget that it won’t get you there in time to catch the Czar before he leaves Petrograd.”
“Oh, no, I don’t,” said Frank. “I have been studying maps and things since we have been here, and I have found a certain town that is a railway division point. All trains stop there to change engines. I’ll get off there and wait for the Czar’s train to come through.”
“Hm-mm,” said Jack. “That will be some time early in the morning. If the Czar has arisen, all well and good. If not, you’ll have a hard time getting to him.”
“Something must be left to chance,” returned Frank quietly.
“So it must,” agreed Jack. “Well, in lieu of a better plan, that will have to do. Now will you go, or do you want me to go?”