"We, Americans, have no war with Germans. He goes that way," said Mr. Waterman, pointing up the trail. In another moment Pierre was lost to view.
"What do you think of that?" said Jack. "I think I'll tag along behind for fear he gets hurt."
"Things certainly have come with a rush," said Mr. Waterman. "Suppose you follow Pierre, so that if the German gets him that you will be there to lend aid."
"I'll be there," said Jack, as he looked significantly at his rifle. "That skunk fired twice at Pierre already. He may get him the third time. If he does, I'll take only one shot."
"Don't run into trouble, Jack," said Mr. Waterman. "This is not our fight. But follow Pierre and help him if he gets into trouble. Bob and I will get down to Escoumains and report the matter."
The two men shook hands and Jack disappeared after Pierre just as quickly and as silently as the latter had done.
"That will be some chase," said Mr. Waterman. "That German is a real woodsman and he'll lead them a merry chase."
"It's a pity that Jack did not go with Pierre. How is he going to find him?"
"Leave that to him," said Mr. Waterman. "There are few Indians more clever than Jack in following a trail. He'll be up with Pierre by nightfall."
They then looked around and were surprised at the completeness of the outfit. Evidently four or five men had been needed to get all these things into the woods.