Now it was Frank's turn to show his enthusiasm.
"Hoorah!" he cried.
"That is," Lord Hastings qualified his statement, "I shall act upon your plan if Mr. Chadwick here can restrain his enthusiasm. Otherwise, I would be afraid to undertake the venture."
"I'll restrain it, sir," declared Frank, subdued.
"Good! See that you do," returned Lord Hastings. "Some of these days that enthusiasm of yours will get us all into trouble."
"And what shall we do with these men, sir?" asked Jack, indicating the fallen Germans.
"Overboard with them, I suppose," returned Lord Hastings. "It's where I expect to go when my time comes. It's as good a grave as another."
"And shall we take their uniforms, sir?"
"Yes. It may spare some explaining."
And thus it was arranged.