At this moment Jack took a hand in the conversation.
“You say you are the new military governor of the city?”
“Yes.”
“Then you know something of the plans of defense?”
“Well, rather. I have them in my pocket.”
“Then,” said Jack, “I should say that you are a very indiscreet sort of a military governor.”
“What do you mean by that?” asked the German, half rising.
Jack’s reply was addressed to Frank.
“Cover him with your gun, quick!” he commanded. “Don’t let him get away.”
Although taken by surprise, Frank acted quickly. His gun leaped from his pocket and was levelled at the new German military governor of Constantinople.