It was Jean.
"You won't be able to open the door in the passageway," he said in
a low tone.
"Great Scott!" exclaimed Chester. "How do you happen to be here?"
"I expected that there would be a raid," was the reply, "and I came to
help you. You had better let me take the lead."
"All right," said Chester, and he explained the situation to Hal.
Jean now took the lead, and they entered the house. Once more they
traversed the dark passageway, and Jean opened the door in the dark and
led the way to the room beyond. Here Hal motioned for the soldier to
return and bring the others--the door had been left open--and the trooper
hurried away.
Hal approached the room and knocked sharply on the door--three light
taps, followed by one loud tap. There came to their ears the sound of a
scraping chair, the door was unbarred and unbolted, and Georges peered
through. He recognized the three figures in the passageway, and threw
wide the door.
"Successful?" he asked eagerly as the three entered.
"Yes," said Chester briefly.
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