Then he said, giving Lannes his title as an officer: "I've heard of you, Lieutenant Lannes.

Who does not know the name of France's most daring aviator?
And doubtless you have information which is unknown to me.

It is altogether likely that one who pierces the air like an eagle should bear messages between generals of the first rank." Lannes did not answer, but looked at Weber, who smiled.
"Perhaps our trades are not so very different," said the Alsatian, "but you shoot through clouds while I crawl on the ground.

You have a great advantage of me in method." Lannes smiled back.

The little tribute was pleasing to the dramatic instinct so strong in him.
"You and I, Mr.Weber," he said, "know enough never to speak of what we're going to do.