"I shall drop the 'h' and call myself Jean Louis Castel, born in French Lorraine in 1893, after that region had enjoyed for more than twenty years the glorious benefits of German military rule." "Very well," said the General.

"Now go and see Captain Colton." Captain Colton's lips twisted into a crooked smile when he heard John.
His glance was a mingling of sympathy and apprehension.

He knew the great dangers of the quest, but he liked John Scott and he could understand.
"John," he said, calling him by his first name, "I would not send anybody upon such an errand as yours.

You recognize the fact that the chances are about ten to one you'll find a bullet at the end of your search." "I think I'll get through." "It's a good thing to hope.

I think I can procure this commission for you from General Vaugirard.