With this assurance the seaplane was launched and took the airline for Hamburg, leaving Albert to his own devices.
The travelers soon had sight of Zorn's ever-ready grin at the home of "the well-known tradesman."
"We've been through a lot since we were last hauled out of these feathers," remarked Billy, as he bounced into the bed pillows that night.
Happily, "coming events do not cast shadows" for sound sleepers.
Roque had departed for the city before the boys charged into the breakfast room.
"He has gone to the store," announced Zorn, who uncovered his teeth an extra inch, in compliment to his own humor.
"Let's go over to see Lieutenant Hume," proposed Billy, after breakfast.
"Just the ticket," agreed Henri, "I'm crazy to get a peep at the old flying quarters again."
But Zorn objected to any move that Roque had not ordered.
The boys had to be satisfied with the prospect, for to run against Zorn would be akin to tackling a mountain.