"Certainly I will help you, my lads. I will send over and have your tickets bought for you. That will save you all trouble in the matter. I do not think you will be able to get a train until late this evening, however."
"You are very kind, sir," said Dan. "As soon as possible after reaching the ship we will send you the money you have advanced to us."
"Never mind that. It is but a trifle."
"Oh, no, sir; that will not do. We shall return it."
"If you wish to remain in Paris longer I will loan you more money."
"Thank you, but we think it best to get back to the ship. Our leave has not quite expired, but we shall feel better to be back."
The tickets were brought to them in due time. Late that evening the boys presented themselves at the Gare du Nord, the station from which they were to take a train for Boulogne. It was not yet train time, however, so the boys strolled about watching the people.
"Guide, sir? Show you all about the city, young gentlemen?" questioned a man in fairly good English.
Sam fixed him with a stern eye.
"Get out!" he commanded.