"And, by the way, where is Captain Winston? Does Colonel Winston know about the accident to his brother?" asked Alfred.
"I presume that is what brought him over so quickly, for the accident, as you know, happened less than three hours ago," replied the orderly.
The motor car was not long in making the trip to the top of the hill. When they passed the ruins of the cottage, Frisky jumped up onto the seat, gave a few distinct yelps, and then settled back into the seat beside Alfred. It is singular that from the time he attached himself to the boys, there seemed to be no desire in his mind to return to his old home.
"Go direct to the commandant's quarters," said the orderly to the chauffeur.
The commandant and Colonel Winston were at the door as the machine drove up. The boys were out and sprang toward them.
"Is the captain all right, sir?" asked Alfred hurriedly.
"Yes; I left him a half hour ago, very comfortable, indeed," replied the colonel.
"We received the note, ordering us to come here at once," said Ralph.
"Yes; we want to inform you that we have every reason to believe that 300 meters to the right hit the spot," said the commandant.