“I know that,” Frank agreed.
“When they refused to assist me into their boat, I became angry and tried to pull myself aboard. They hacked at my hands with knives, and the best I could do was to accidentally pull the boat over, throwing them into the water. Then they attacked me.”
“And no wonder, at that,” said Frank drily.
“Well, that’s true. Still they should have let me in their boat.”
“I am not disputing that,” said Frank. “Where do you wish us to put you ashore?”
“Wherever you chance to land.”
Frank nodded.
“But who are you?” continued the German.
“Just a couple of noncombatants,” replied Frank briefly.
“But you are German?”