"Quite!" he murmured. "And then what? The beggars will no doubt have others in there with them. And what in the world can we do about it?"
"I don't know, yet," Dave grunted. "But—but we've got to do something, even if it's letting them have it in cold blood, Freddy. Major Barber wants them kidnapped, but—"
Dave finished the rest with a shrug and a gesture of his hands. Freddy Farmer made a wry face and swallowed quickly a couple of times.
"Yes, of course!" he got out with an effort. "It's war, and war's a beastly business. Still—"
"Me, too, pal," Dave said softly. "I hope with all my heart and soul we can figure some way. But one thing we're pledged to as loyal Commandos, Freddy. Those two go out of the war picture today, one way—or another."
Freddy Farmer didn't make any comment. He simply looked Dave in the eye, and nodded silently.
CHAPTER SIXTEEN
Eagles' Courage
"If we have to wait any longer, Dave, I swear I'll fly apart in small pieces. This blasted suspense is getting me down something awful!"