At the moment all my plans had narrowed down to a feverish passion to get to the battle-field.

We had to find Greenmantle at Erzerum, and once there we should have Hilda von Einem's protection.

It was a time of war, and a front of brass was the surest safety.

But, indeed, I could not figure out any plan worth speaking of.

I saw only one thing--a fast car which might be ours.
I said a word to the others, and we dismounted and tethered our horses at the near end of the courtyard.