It's my best friend." "British obstinacy!" shouted John.
Carstairs shouted back something, but the planes were now too far apart for him to hear.

John saw that the _Omnibus_, despite her awkward look, was flying well and he also saw through Lannes' glasses four aeroplanes bearing up from the east.

He did not say much until he had examined them well and had concluded that they were Taubes.
"Lannes," he said, "German machines are trespassing on our air, and unless I'm mistaken they're making for us." "It's likely.

Just under the locker there you'll find a rifle, and a belt of cartridges.

It's a good weapon, and if the pinch comes you'll have to use it.