"I wonder," said General Rhodes, "whether you have heard of the reported upheaval in Germany?"
"Yes, sir," said Hal. "Only a few moments ago we captured a man who declared the kaiser had abdicated."
"That," said General Rhodes, "is probably untrue; however, I know that the kaiser has considered abdicating. In fact, his abdication is being urged by his military leaders—his erstwhile friends, Hindenburg and Ludendorff."
"Can that be possible, sir?" asked Hal.
"Yes, we have authentic information to that effect. I understand, too, Germany is preparing to ask Marshal Foch for an armistice preliminary to signing a declaration of peace."
"By Jove, sir!" exclaimed Chester, carried away in spite of himself.
General Rhodes smiled again.
"It is good news," he said quietly. "Of course, I am not absolutely positive of that, but in view of recent German reverses I do not see how the enemy can do aught else."
"Well, sir," said Chester, "we'll impose terms on them that will make their hair curl."
For a third time General Rhodes smiled.