Bright and early the next morning, however, the lads were admitted to
his presence.
"This," said the French commander, placing a paper in Hal's hands, "is an
important communication for the French prime minister. I have selected
you two lads to place it in his hands immediately. Since you told me of
the plot to kidnap the President, I have investigated. From a prisoner I
have learned additional facts, which I have put into the paper you hold."
"The prime minister is in Paris, is he not?" asked Hal.
"He is. I have informed the prime minister, by wireless, that you are on
the way with the message; also, that if there is any work to be done, he
could not do better than to give you chaps a hand in it."
"Thank you, sir," said both lads in one voice.
"Make all possible haste," said General Joffre, waving them from
his presence.
CHAPTER XVIII.
THE ROAD TO PARIS.
"How far are we from Paris, Hal?" asked Chester, when they were once more
on the outside.
"Not more than eighty miles," was the reply.
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