But Will was watching my face keenly, and went on.
"Schubert asked him who was to say whether you are dead or not.

What d'you suppose the answer was ?" Fred objected again, but Will waved him aside.
"The answer he gave Schubert was: 'Once he is covered with two meters of earth, I shall not hesitate to sign a certificate!'-- So now you know what to expect!" Will smiled as he watched me.

His face was as keen and calm as Fred's was troubled.
"Take more than his guesswork to put you where he'd like to have you--eh ?" he laughed.

And I sat up.
Fred began to grin too.

"You were right, Will!" he admitted.
It was not anger that swept over me and gave me new strength.