Without further words the three boys walked boldly toward the house.
CHAPTER X.
A TIMELY RESCUE.
The minute the boys' presence became known, there was a commotion in the house and in the clearing surrounding it. Those in the yard sprang toward their guns and those in the house jumped from the table.
"Don't move," called out Billie. "We are friends."
But the men were not sure and at once surrounded the boys.
They appeared to be soldiers, but their uniforms were of a great variety and many hues. Only the officer in command had anything the appearance of a real soldier.
"Who are you?" he demanded as he came forward.
"Friends! Americanos!" replied Donald.