They turned and ran at full speed and were soon in the midst of an excited group gathered about the hut.
"What's up?" asked Frank of one of the soldiers.
"Prisoner escaped," replied the other briefly.
"What prisoner?"
"The fellow that Rabig was guarding. Some way or other he got out, managed to strike Rabig down and skipped. Poor Rabig's pretty badly messed up."
The boys looked at each other.
"Poor Rabig," repeated Tom, and there was a world of meaning in his tone.
CHAPTER X
A GHASTLY BURDEN
The sergeant of the guard came running up quickly, followed by two other officers of higher rank, and a hurried inquiry took place on the spot.