Jack drew a deep breath, straightened himself up, and with a firm step entered the room.
CHAPTER XXX.
THE RUSE SUCCESSFUL.
Jack approached the man he took to be the superintendent. The latter looked up.
“Well, sir?” he demanded in German.
“I’m in luck,” said Jack to himself, but aloud he made reply:
“I am ordered to take the English prisoner, who was brought here this morning, before the king.”
“Your order,” said the superintendent, extending a hand.
“This is a hurry case,” said Jack quietly, “and His Majesty did not take time to write an order.”
“Well, you won’t get him without it,” said the superintendent.
“But I must have him at once,” said Jack firmly. “Either you shall deliver him to me, or I shall have to use force. My orders are to bring him before the king immediately. Shall I call my men?” and the lad took a step toward the door.