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The Hosts of the Air

CHAPTER XIV
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I saw the traitor who lies so justly dead here talking with German troops, and I knew that there was need for me to hasten.

In the night I stole the horse of a Uhlan and galloped to Obenstein.
"I approached the inn just in time to see the traitor come forth, and knowing that he was bent upon some devil's work I followed him to the signal tower.

I did not see you until he started back and then I bided my time.

I was in the bush not ten feet from him while you talked." "Lucky for your mistress and lucky for us all that you were, Picard!" "We must leave Obenstein, your honor, at once!" "Of course, Picard.

We must take flight in the machine." "As it would be hard to explain my presence, your honor, suppose I wait down the road for you.


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