THE COSSACKS Something fell against Fred, something heavy and warm.

It was a full minute before he realized that it was von Glahn, staggering, coughing.
He supported the German officer for a moment.

Then they went down together with von Glahn, still coughing terribly, on top.

That saved Fred's life.

For over him now, for the next five minutes, there raged a furious fight.