"Of course I admit it. Why not?"
The German took a step toward the girl and raised a hand as though he would strike.
This was more than Hal could stand. He sent the door crashing in with a swift kick and dashed into the room.
It would have been possible for Hal to have shot the German where he stood, but the lad was so angry that he wanted a word with him first.
"You big, hulking coward!" he cried.
Both Germans dropped their hands to their revolvers.
Hal's revolver flashed fire.
The German nearest the young French girl clapped a hand to his forehead and sank to the floor.
There was a flash as the second German fired.