"Never mind about that," said Alfred. "It isn't necessary," he added.
"Yes, it is part of my duty; I must include it in my report."
While speaking, Alfred noticed the orderly belonging to the battery approaching. He advanced and handed an envelope to him. Alfred hurriedly opened it.
"The commandant on the hill desires your presence at the battery without delay," said the communication.
"All right! We are ready! Come on, Frisky," said Ralph.
"The colonel's machine is outside waiting for you," said the orderly.
"Well, how did you know we were here?" asked Alfred.
"Colonel Winston, whose machine will take us up the hill, arrived a quarter of an hour ago, with some friends of yours, and when he learned you were not here, sent me down with orders to hunt you up. I had no idea you came in with the prisoners, and just stepped over out of curiosity to have a look at them, and thus, fortunately, found you," said the orderly.
"Well, who can our friends be that called with Colonel Winston?" asked Ralph.
"I really don't know," replied the orderly.