30/44 I need not seek to conceal from you that we were turned back today. You know it already." "Yes, I know it," said John, speaking without any trace of exultation, "and I'm willing to tell you that it was one of the results I saw from the aeroplane. Can I ask what you intend to do with the prisoners you have here, including myself ?" "I do not know. You are to sleep where you are tonight. Your bed, the earth, will be as good as ours, and perhaps in the morning we'll find an answer to your question." Von Arnheim bade him a pleasant good night and turned to duties elsewhere. |