The flag waved above the green leaves and any watcher of the skies could see it.
"How does it show ?" he called to Weber.
"Well, indeed.

You'd better climb down now.

If the Germans come from the air they'll get you there, and if they come on land they'll have you in the tree.

You'll be caught between air and earth." "That being the case I'll come down at once," said John, and he descended the tree rapidly.

At Weber's advice they withdrew to a cluster of vines growing near, where they would be well hidden, since their signal was as likely to draw enemies as friends.
"I think Lannes will surely see that flag," said Weber.
"Why do you have such great confidence in his coming ?" asked John.
"He inspires confidence, when you see him, and there's his reputation.
I've an idea that he'll be carrying dispatches between the two wings of the French army, dispatches of vast importance, since the different French forces have to cooperate now along a line of four or five score miles.