"Hurry up! there it is!" remarked Ralph.
"There is the other machine," said Alfred, as he stopped to gaze to the east.
A ten minutes' walk brought them close to the plateau, on which the machines had landed. They followed the officer and were soon alongside the Farman.
One of the men arose from his seat in the machine, held out his hand toward the boys, and shouted: "What are you doing here?"
The boys sprang forward, jumped on the fuselage and extended their hands.
"Lieutenant Winston! sure enough!" said Ralph.
"No! Captain!" corrected Alfred.
"How do you do, Captain?" said Ralph. "I am so glad to see you. You came at the right time."
"Well, it seems you always come at the right time, too," replied the captain, as he reached forward with both hands to welcome them.
The officer now approached and saluted.