"Dennis flung his bombs into the space, and tremendous explosions ensued"[ToList]
CHAPTER XI
A Daring Dash
As they left the village the two companions, who seemed quite old friends already, quickened their pace to a run.
"My observer is in there," said the French pilote aviateur, pointing to an isolated cottage as they passed it. "It would be cruel to tell him that I have already found a fresh comrade. The good news shall keep until we return. And now, cher ami, we have no time to lose, as we have only something like four hours of darkness before us, and we must be well on the way back when daylight breaks."
"How far is it to the Zeppelin den?" inquired Dennis, as they turned aside through a cornfield.