“To teach Jerry a lesson,” Dorman flung over his shoulder.

“Wait a minute—”

But Dorman was across the field The mechanics had rolled out his Spad. He jumped and caught his foot in the stirrup, crying to Saufley: “All set?”

“Yes, sir,” Saufley shouted. He was infected with some of the enthusiasm of the tall Texan.

Dorman swung down in the seat and a mechanic grasped the prop.

“Coupez!”

“Coupez!”

The mechanic centered the blade.

“Contact!”

“Contact!”