Dan related in a straightforward way all that had occurred on the previous night, not omitting their brief battle with the police, whom he said they had taken for the robbers attacking them again.
Mr. Hamlin and the prefect listened attentively until the narrative came to a close.
"The way of the peacemaker is hard indeed," smiled Mr. Hamlin.
"But you see, sir, we were not exactly peacemakers," announced Davis.
"I am forced to agree to that. Monsieur le Prefect, I presume there is no objection to these young men accompanying me from this place at once, is there?"
"They may accompany you, certainly. That is in accordance with the request of the premier."
"I thank you, Monsieur le Prefect. I hold myself wholly responsible for these young men."
"Monsieurs, a thousand pardons," said the prefect, turning to the Battleship Boys with a profound bow. "You are at liberty to go where and when you please."
"Come, lads; I take it you have no desire to remain here longer?"
"I should say not," spoke up the red-headed Sam.