John again gave thanks for the splendid pair of high boots that he wore, and also he often searched the air for Lannes.

But he saw no sign of the lithe and swift _Arrow_ and his anxiety for Julie increased steadily.

She must now be at Chastel, but he had not yet found any excuse that would release him from the trenches and let him go there.
He inquired for Weber, but no one had seen or heard of him again.

No doubt he was far away on some perilous mission, serving France on the ground as Lannes served her in the air.
Young Kratzek in the hospital was improving fast and John secured leave of absence long enough to see him once.

He was fervent in his gratitude and renewed his promises that somehow and somewhere he would surely repay young Scott.