Dick was hustled along, bringing up at last in front of a long table, behind which sat three German officers.
"You are an American?" asked the officer who sat between the other two. He spoke in English.
"Yes," Dick admitted.
"Of what regiment?" demanded the questioner.
"Infantry regiment," Dick replied.
"Yes, but how is your regiment known?"
"As an infantry regiment," Dick answered, though he knew well what was wanted of him.
"Are your American regiments numbered?"
"Oh, yes."
"How is yours numbered?"