"Will you leave the canton of Les Ernies, McKay, if I show you a safe route out?"
And, as the other made no reply: "You have no right to be here on neutral territory," he added, "and my Government desires you to leave at once!"
"I have as much right here as the Huns have," said McKay in his pleasant voice.
"Exactly. And these Germans have no right here either!"
"That also is true," rejoined McKay gently, "so why has your Government permitted the Hun to occupy the Canton of Les Errues? Oh, don't deny it," he added wearily as the Swiss began to repudiate the accusation; "you've made Les Errues a No-Man's Land, and it's free hunting now! If you're sick of your bargain, send in your mountain troops and turn out the Huns."
"And if I also send an escort and a free conduct for you and your comrade?"
"No."
"You will not be harmed, not even interned. We set you across our wire at Delle. Do you accept?"
"No."
"With every guarantee—"