He has been unable, since he was wounded and brought here, to learn any of your military secrets and at the best he will lie a helpless invalid for weeks to come.

Therefore, instead of making him a prisoner, it would be more humane to permit him to return to his home and family in Germany." The general smiled indulgently.
"It might be more humane, mademoiselle, but unfortunately it is against the military code.

Did I understand that your captain will guarantee the German's safety ?" "Of course," said Carg.

"If he escapes, I will surrender myself in his place." "Ah; but we moderns cannot accept Pythias if Damon runs away," laughed the general.

"But, there; it will be simpler to send a parole for him to sign, when he may be left in your charge until he is sufficiently recovered to bear the confinement of a prison.