He stepped aside to allow the German chancellor, a man of slight stature but imposing countenance, to enter the craft. The latter climbed in nimbly.
The others followed him.
Hal was about to take his place in the pilot's seat when there was a sudden interruption.
Came a body of infantry forward at the double and there was a shouted command to halt. Chancellor Ebert stood up in the airplane.
"One moment, sir," he said to Hal, and raised a hand.
The leader of the advancing troops, catching sight of the chancellor, halted his men and came to attention.
"What can I do for you, sir?" demanded Chancellor Ebert.
"There is a rumor about the camp," said the other, "that the emperor has renounced the throne in favor of the Crown Prince, who also has signed papers of abdication."
He stopped speaking and stood expectantly, awaiting a reply.
"Well?" asked Chancellor Ebert.