"We've got to get there on the jump," Hal whispered. "Not a minute to lose!"
"Regardless of the fact that C Company is in camp all around us?" quizzed Noll.
"Noll, I tell you, we've got to get through the lines at once!"
"Make a break and run for it, trusting to luck and our ability to knock a lot of men down?" queried Terry.
"No, sir! We've got to get out, and away from here, without letting a soul from C Company know that we've been within miles of here to-night!"
"What nice, new problems you do put up!" murmured Noll ironically. "What earthly show, bunkie, have we to get out of here without being seen?"
"Oh, we may be seen," admitted Hal, a new and desperate scheme flashing through his brain.
"Then——" began Noll.
"But not recognized, bunkie. See here, Noll, I'm going softly down to the mouth of the cave. From here you can see me, against what light there is in the sky. Watch me. If I wave my hand, come to me. Bring your rifle, too, but unfix the bayonet and return it to your belt."
"But what——"