THE BOY VOLUNTEERS
WITH THE FRENCH
AIRMEN
CHAPTER I
ANTWERP AND THE FLIGHT THROUGH NORTHERN BELGIUM
Antwerp was in a fever of excitement, as Ralph and Alfred marched up from the quay with the Belgian troops, and rumors of an immediate attack on the city were flying about.
"Look at the Zeppelin!" cried out a voice.
The boys turned to follow the gaze of the people who lined the streets. There, almost directly west, they caught the first glimpse of one of the monsters which appeared to be moving south, far beyond the reach of the encircling forts, but plainly visible.
"Nothing would suit me better than a trip in a flying machine!" exclaimed Alfred.
"Wouldn't that be fine?" replied Ralph.