Beyond the Meuse. How the boys enjoyed the sight.
"Now for the bridge," said the leader.
Keeping fully a hundred feet from the bank of the stream they marched to the west, without incident, until they had gone fully a quarter of a mile. Then, something moved in front of them. They quietly listened, for it was certain some one was approaching. Not a word was spoken.
Beyond question men were approaching. Quiet mumblings were heard from the approaching party.
The elder, in a suppressed breath, cried out "ami," meaning friend, and the noise instantly ceased. There was no response, however. The word was repeated. Soon the answer came: "Belguique."
CHAPTER VIII
THEY REACH THE BELGIAN FORCES
There was a movement in their front, and soon forms were outlined. One appeared after the other, until seven men ranged alongside. Almost the first to appear was Roland, who had left them the evening before, and two of his associates.
Roland laughed, as he greeted the boys. Most of the men knew each other, as they were all from the same commune.