"Careful," said Chester in a low voice. "One false move and it will be your last."
Again he pressed his revolver against the German's back.
"Do you think I'm a fool?" exclaimed the prisoner. "I'm not going to be killed if I can help it. Take that gun away."
"Not until you have done as commanded," returned Chester quietly.
The German opened the door and stepped outside. Chester, still feeling perfectly safe in his German uniform, accompanied him.
"Men," said the German, addressing the soldiers, "I find that I shall not have need of you tonight. You will a return to your quarters."
The soldiers, who had stood at attention as the officer addressed them, at command from a minor officer, wheeled and marched away.
Chester marched his captive back inside.
"There," said the latter. "That's done; now what are you going to do with me?"
"We'll have to tie and gag you again," said Chester. "You will be found and released in the morning."