26/63 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 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. |