"Another illustration of man's adaptability," laughed Don.
In the midst of congenial company, with much to interest them, time passed rapidly, and finally the ambulanciers, who had brought supper with them, took seats on a bit of turf and began their meal.
And though at times the mosquitoes and gnats made things decidedly uncomfortable, there they remained until the sun had long since disappeared beneath the horizon and the moonbeams were gaining sufficient strength to reveal their presence upon the face of nature.
Then Dunstan jumped to his feet, exclaiming:
"It's time for us to be on the move."
"Hooray! Now for the last stretch!" cried Don.
"And the Château de Morancourt by moonlight!" added Chase.