Here comes Captain de Rougemont." The captain showed much pleasure at seeing Lannes up and apparently well.
"What! Has our king of the air revived so soon!" he exclaimed.
"The dead themselves would rise when we're about to strike for the life of France," said Lannes, his dramatic quality again coming to the front.
"Well spoken," said de Rougemont, the color flushing into his face.
"I return to my aeroplane within two hours," said Lannes.

"I hold a commission from our government which allows me to operate somewhat as a free lance, but, of course, I shall conform for the present to the wishes of the man who commands the flying corps of this army.

Meanwhile, I leave with you my young Yankee friend here, John Scott.

For some strange reason I've conceived for him a strong brotherly affection.
Kindly see that he doesn't get killed unless it's necessary for our country, and this, I think, is a long enough speech for me to make now." "I'll do my best for him," said de Rougemont earnestly.

"I've come for you, Scott." "Good-bye, Philip," said John, extending his hand.
"Good-bye, John," said Lannes, "and do as I tell you.