“Some one says there’s a bomb in that black box of yours,” explained Jerry.
“If there is, get it out of the way! Douse it in water. Throw it away. Look out!” yelled several.
One or two soldiers started for the black box, and others with ready bayonets for the professor, for there had been a number of spies discovered of late in that sector.
“Don’t touch that box!” cried the professor. “Don’t open it! Keep away from it!”
And, as he hurried toward it, the soldiers leaped back.
CHAPTER XXVI
A DISAPPEARANCE
“Halt!”