“That is their emblem.”
Alexis’ brother approached and spoke in German.
“Come,” he said. “I shall show you something.”
He led the way into the woods, and approached a large tree, where he pointed to a placard tacked on it. The placard read:
“All Russians at large in these woods are ordered to assemble at this spot the 10th of this month without arms and surrender, under penalty of death.”
“That was posted two weeks ago,” said Alexis’ brother, “and this is the 20th. Read our answer below it.”
The answer read:
“Come and take us!”