However, I assure you there is no disposition to worry you and until your standing is determined you will be treated with every consideration." "Do you mean that we are prisoners ?" asked Uncle John, trying to control his indignation.
"No, indeed.

You will be detained, of course, but you are not prisoners--as yet.

I will keep your papers and submit them to the general staff.

It will be for that august body to decide." Uncle John protested vigorously; Patsy faced the old general and told him this action was an outrage that would be condemned by the entire civilized world; Captain Carg gravely assured both officers that they were making a serious mistake.

But nothing could move the stolid Germans.