Guiding the boat by the sound of the voices, he
was soon ashore, where he was surrounded by the United States soldiers.
“Who are you?” demanded the corporal of the guard.
Billie explained.
“Why didn’t you come in sooner?”
Again Billie explained.
“It doesn’t sound exactly right,” was the corporal’s reply. “We shall have to take you to headquarters.”
“That’s exactly what I want,” declared Billie, “and the sooner the better. If I don’t get help quick my friends will be executed.”
“What’s that?” asked the corporal, with added interest.
Briefly Billie explained.