"He isn't," laughed Jacques. "That was President Poincaré; the man who passed us in the automobile the other day."
"Of course it was," exclaimed Leon. "Quite a distinguished gathering I should say."
At this moment Dubois entered the loft. He was evidently excited.
"Some of these fellows have been wanting excitement," he exclaimed, "and I guess they'll get it soon enough all right."
"What do you mean?" demanded Leon.
"Come with me and I'll soon show you," said Dubois.
CHAPTER XIII
A VOLUNTEER
The five soldiers hurried outdoors and cautioned by Dubois they stood together in a little group and listened intently.