It was hours later that the automobile came within sight of the huge German army encampment. Hal was now forced to slow down.
But the party was not molested as the car proceeded through the heart of the encampment, Hal following the directions of the German colonel.
“Now,” said the colonel, pointing, “if you will follow that road, it will take us to the front line, where, by a dash, we shall be able to pass the last outposts.”
Hal followed the directions. Ten minutes later a German sentinel cried a command to halt, but Hal sent the car forward faster. There came a sharp report from behind, but the bullet went wild.
Ten minutes later there came another command to halt. But this command came in English.
Hal brought the car to a quick stop and climbed out.
“Safe at last,” he cried to Chester and Harding. “And now for General Pershing and the drive that will push the Germans back forever!”
CHAPTER XXIV
PROMOTION
As Hal jumped from the automobile, he found his way barred by a British sentinel.
“It’s all right; we’re friends,” he said.