"We thank you ever so much for your kindness," said Ralph. "We suspected you, when you went out and bolted the door."
"I did that purposely," replied the host. "I thought maybe that if those fellows got to searching out here and they found the door bolted on the outside they wouldn't take the trouble to look inside."
"We are glad you thought of that," said Alfred. "But we must ask another favor of you. Tell us which way to go to reach Clavier?"
"Indeed, I will. Go north until you reach a stream, which is a half kilometer distant. Then follow that; but be careful when you come to the bridges," he replied.
"Is it true that they have captured Capt. Moreau and the boys with him?" asked Alfred.
"No! When did you hear that?" said the host in surprise.
"We overheard a German tell your next-door neighbor about it," answered Ralph.
"It can't be possible," responded the man in amazement. "But you must not waste time. We are sorry to have you go but I can understand."
"Thank you again," said Alfred. "Good-bye."