Mr. Launce therefore stated the names, ages and residence of himself and wife.
"Your reason for travelling?" rasped the German commander, looking up from his record.
"Health," replied the Englishman, stiffly.
"Whose?"—sneeringly.
"Mine."
"You do not look ill."
"That cannot be helped," replied Mr. Launce, as stiffly as ever.
"You must have passports, since you are travelling," suggested the ober-lieutenant.
"Yes; we have," admitted Mr. Launce.
"Turn them over to me."