"We surrender!"
Instantly the sound of firing ceased, and the German officer walked up to Frank and delivered his sword. At precisely the same moment, the other German officer, who it turned out was in command of the town, presented his sword to Jack.
Jack gallantly passed the weapon back to him, saying:
"Keep it, sir. I could not deprive so brave a man of his sword.
However, I must ask you to accompany me back to my ship."
The German signified his assent, and Jack called out to Frank whom he could now see approaching with his prisoner:
"Are you hurt, Frank?"
"No," came the reply, "are you?"
Jack made haste to reply in the negative.
The boys decided that Frank should stay with the sailors left to guard the town, and that Jack should escort the German commander to the Cumberland. Accordingly the two took their seats in one of the little boats, and were rowed back down the stream.
Frank, after giving the necessary orders to guard the town and fort, established himself in the commander's quarters, where he awaited some word from Captain Marcus.