“Not very much,” was the young American’s answer.
“I saw you at the other fort a while ago.”
“That is true. I was——”
“What are you doing here?” demanded the Russian officer.—Page [20].
“Don’t try to explain here. Come with me. We allow no spying around here, I can tell you that. You are an American, I believe.”
“Yes.”
“So much the worse for you. Come with me.”
And somewhat against his will Gilbert was marched off to one of the buildings inside of the fortifications.