But you must be able to see for yourself that there is a great difference between an open enemy like yourself and one who pushes his way among us to get what information he can--" "I beg your pardon, captain," Fred interrupted, thoroughly awake by this time to the danger in which he stood.

"It was by your orders, and against my own protest, that I came into the house here at all." "You will have an opportunity to explain all such matters at your trial," said the captain.

"I can assure you that all will be done in a regular fashion, and that you will have every opportunity to defend yourself.

Colonel Goldapp will doubtless arrange for a quick hearing since we shall not be here much longer." Fred was quite cool and collected.

He was frightened, to be sure, and he was brave enough to admit that to himself.