"He's mad all right," Chester agreed. "But hell get over it. Besides, it's just as well. We should not take him with us."
"You're right, Chester. Come, we have no time to waste."
The lads again put spurs to their horses and galloped rapidly along.
It was late afternoon when they rode up to General Haig's tent, and announced their errand. They were admitted to the general's quarters immediately, and Hal presented his message.
"General Pershing informs me," said General Haig at length, "that if I have need of you, I may use you."
The lads bowed.
"As it happens," said General Haig, "I do have need of you at this moment. You have, perhaps, surmised that we are about to strike?"
Again the lads bowed.
"Good. This attack will be made with the third army, under command of Sir Julian Byng. I have dispatches for you to carry to him. Also, you will attach yourselves to his staff during the engagement. I will write him to that effect."
General Haig scribbled hastily, and then passed several documents to
Hal.