"I have here," said General French, placing a document in Hal's hand, "a
communication that must be placed in the hands of General Joffre with all
possible dispatch. I have selected you to deliver it. General Joffre has
his headquarters near Soissons. You should have no difficulty in reaching
him. Take an automobile and make haste."
The lads saluted and left the tent, actually disappointed that they had
not been selected for some more strenuous work.
"Anybody could carry this," said Hal.
"There is certainly no danger," agreed Chester. "All we have to do is to
stay within our own lines."
Half an hour later found them speeding southward, well in the rear of the
great battle line. Hal himself was at the wheel and Chester sat in the
tonneau of the machine. Through Ypres, Douai and many smaller towns the
huge car sped without a stop. At Roy they halted for a fresh supply of
petrol, and immediately resumed their journey.
But the lads were not entirely familiar with the lay of the land, and
this fact resulted in throwing them into great danger once more.
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