After both of them raced Private Mock.
Dick was gaining when he stepped on a round stone, slipped and fell.

Mock dashed after him.

The fleeing German halted long enough to hurl the automatic pistol at Mock's face, then turned and ran on.

Naturally the soldier dodged the missile, which struck the ground behind him.

Thinking the weapon might be useful, Mock halted, then ran back and secured the pistol, after which he started to give chase.