The Kaiser motioned to Hal and Chester.
“Follow me,” he commanded.
Surrounded by his personal bodyguard, and with Hal and Chester close behind him, the emperor made his way to his own handsome and luxurious field quarters.
Inside the tent he motioned the two lads to seats.
“Now, tell me,” he said, “what is the general sentiment in America toward Germany? Where is the general sympathy in this war?”
He had addressed Hal, so the latter replied, Chester maintaining a discreet silence.
“We were not in America when the war broke out, your majesty,” he said, “but I believe that I am right when I say that the sympathies of the United States, generally speaking, are with the Allies.”
The Kaiser nodded his head.
“I was afraid so,” he said. “But why?”
“As to why, I can’t say,” replied Hal. “Chiefly, I suppose, because it is an English-speaking country.”