And the lieutenant turned toward the two Americans.
"You are free," he said, quietly. "Fly for your lives!"
CHAPTER XVIII.
CLIF FARADAY'S SACRIFICE.
It is needless to say that Clif stared at the man in amazement. But an instant before he had heard him state that he was willing to assume responsibility for them as prisoners.
And now he was saying that they were free!
But there was no time to ask any questions. Bessie Stuart was clinging to Clif's arm and urging him on.
"Have you got some place to hide us?" she inquired anxiously of the officer.