The Boy Allies in the Balkan Campaign The Struggle to Save a Nation

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oplane in which three other figures were seated. It might rather be said, however, that two of the other

is huddled figure straightened it

voice. "How long before we can get back

, Mr. Stubbs," said Hal, c

nd gave his entire attention to

e and gradually now it was growing light. High in the air, it was very ch

suppose we a

sengers in the car, Chester Crawfor

stria," replied Hal, not t

ccupant of the airship, Colonel Harry Anderson of His British Majesty's service. "

hollow voice, none other than that of Anthony Stubbs, American war

rson. "And why won't I ev

bbs. "This contraption is bound to come down p

ou any," remarked the colonel chee

ut the same time," Stubbs moa

. "Let's go down, Hal," he c

aculated Chester. "Th

other chance

n to die in this infernal machine,

mly, "is an airship and

l the same," Stubbs groaned. "We'll all come d

," said Chester.

d seized the side of the

he craft tilted dan

ubbs, as he went rolling t

he sides of the basket-like craft protected him, but he was plainly frightene

" the lad said; "no dang

man shook o

ump overboard and end all this suspense. I might as

miss my guess, you are likely to get your wish

Chester and Colonel And

ight," replie

and Colonel Anderson saw a large a

you think?"

," replied

"Chances are the fellow believes we are on

. "I'll hold to my present cou

e continued

came to lif

a little speed out of t

do? Stand right here an

th you, anyhow? Tryi

ng to be killed. Here's an Austrian coming in direct answer to your prayers. What's the differ

ubbs. "Why should I want to be killed? I as

eplied Chester, "unless it is b

. "Sick! Who said anyt

derstood y

ll be worse than sick if Hal can't coax a little speed out of th

at this moment and I'm going to run it my own way. Colonel Anderson, if you he

" replied the c

u?" cried Stubbs. "Wel

muttering to himse

attention to the other craft, which

g forward, Hal,

l, "but I can't make ou

ers

idently has somethi

of war. What are we going to do about it? Shall we stop

t so close," said Chester. "Guess we may as well see what he has to sa

no

ght," h

of the machine and th

e said in German

ched to the Austrian army a

e you do

n," Hal

ere

ought

" he sai

at

have my orders and I haven't time to fool aroun

nce from the other machin

ng to do with Greece's i

t," replied the lad, thinking to give

ack. "Well, I wish you luck. Sorr

ll know soon eno

want any comp

guess

rstand there are some British and French aircraft wi

replied Hal. "Thanks

doing some scout duty there myself. I'll just

think much

all right mysel

reply, "but it is just as w

said Hal, "but don't ex

you will have to travel,

test craft in

replied Hal, and added to

nued the Austrian. "I'

uess," Hal muttered to his fr

nodded their assent and the

n for Stubbs. Suddenly the little man utte

ted. "I've got