Chester turned to Jean and clapped him heartily on the back.
"Isn't this better than attempting to assassinate the President?" he
asked.
Jean smiled back at him.
"It is," he said quietly. "And you may count upon me to the limit."
"Good!" exclaimed Chester. "I knew it."
He threw himself upon a little cot and was soon fast asleep. Jean
followed his example.
Daylight was streaming into the room through the large French windows
when Chester was aroused by a hand on his arm. The lad was upon his feet
in an instant and faced General Gallieni. Immediately he turned and
aroused Jean, who was still sleeping heavily.
"All is in readiness," said General Gallieni. "The President and the
Prime Minister have been apprised of the plan, and it is to be acted upon
as you suggested."
Chester produced his watch and glanced at it.
"Half-past ten," he said. He turned to the general. "Have you had any
word from Hal?"
"Who?"
"Hal--Lieutenant Paine."
"No."
"By Jove!" said Chester. "I hope he hasn't gotten into any trouble.
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