But,
beyond this, I have learned nothing except the existence of the plot to
kidnap the President."
"But the police and the secret service men," said the Prime Minister,
"haven't they been able--"
"The police and secret service men, bah!" interrupted General Gallieni.
"They have learned nothing. Their faces are so familiar to the denizens
of the underworld as to make them absolutely useless. I have set some of
my officers on the trail, but they seem to have met with no better luck.
No; we must have men whose identities cannot be so easily established;
strangers, say, who are willing to risk their lives by going into the
haunts of the Apaches, and, perhaps, putting themselves in their power."
"Then, sir," said Chester, taking a step forward, "you need seek no
further. My friend and I shall be glad to undertake the work."
"You!" exclaimed the Prime Minister, starting back in surprise. "Why, you
are nothing but boys."
"True," said Hal, somewhat nettled, "but more than once we have
accomplished men's work."
General Gallieni looked at them long and carefully.
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