Von Hindenburg is the ablest general in Germany, though he has been in disgrace for years.

They sent for him as soon as war came.

He'll do good work." Fred was thinking.
"If that aeroplane saw you coming, general," he said, "isn't there danger that they may try to surround you here ?" "Yes, more than danger.

They are sure to try to do it! But their cavalry is very slow, and I do not believe they have infantry enough near by to make any trouble for us." He frowned thoughtfully.

"There is something very peculiar about the whole situation around here! If von Hindenburg is here, it means that their chief concentration on this front must be here.