The Boy Allies in Great Peril; Or, With the Italian Army in the Alps

day long they were kept in their improvised prison. They slept a little and talked a little, but try as they wo

at the first opportunity, no m

about noon and again shortly after 6 o'clock. Darknes

eparture has been pos

been given his passports and has made arrangements to

heard without. The key turned in the lock

rfully, "all ready f

al, with an attempt at levity, "but if you say i

voice in a shout. A moment later a second man stood beside him. "Untie these fellows w

ew quick movements relieved the pris

ard, levelling his revolv

wonderful relief to be on their feet again

s feels better,

agreed H

to one side

oward the door with his revolver,

asked Hal, pl

to know," was the reply. "You'

lvers covered H

door, followed by Ches

ose behind, with h

proved to be more Austrians. Near the door Hal halted at a word of command from Robard and the three prisoners soon were surrounded. Their c

who stood somewhat

ng ready?

has been sent on ahead of us and the tr

d the amb

hin half an hour,

at of his companions. He was loath to believe that a man in the capacity of an ambass

ng suddenly open and a small man hurried in. He

ng ready?

" was Roba

was-gazed rapidly about him. His eyes

nded with a wave of his

look at the three prisoners, "are a trio who have too much knowled

to speak, he felt something cold pressed against the back of hi

lent a moment before

oo much upon yourself? You are cer

e, sir; it is a fac

ador hesitated. Then he said

then. Come;

s all made their way down the steps to where three large automobiles stood waiting at the curb. The ambassador and Robard climbed into the

for Venice, vigilantly guarded by two Austrians, who had been placed in charge of them after they had been

had said with a smile, after testing th

etty safe any way you

gr

rs; I won't take any chances with you," wa

t motion told the prisoners

a laugh. "We've been started for the e

asions our destinatio

" repli

aid Uncle John. "Our true destination is ba

ll reach it eventuall

take to get to Ven

ed Uncle John. "But we shall

ance to make a break for

though these fellows do things a little more thoroughly t

ere's hope, eh?" said

Hal, "we may as well try

agreed Cheste

on in the land of dreams. Hal

ugh hands shaking them and the sound of gruff voices. Hal opened hi

ommanded a

and called to Ches

ter?" asked the

guess," was

tors, which the latter kept concealed in their coats but which the three pris

lighted before them, and Hal could see t

at's up?"

ere, do you suppo

will want to get over the border as soon as possi

too," ag

ved would be done, the ambassador led the way into the station and then to the street beyond. Here R

arge touring car, which started immediately in the w

, as sure as you're born,

omething up their sleeves. Wonder if the Italian authorities are

them any too closely," remarked Uncle John. "You know

"If there is anything wrong, you can take my word tha

on the head there, ol

rive the machine cam

a gruff voice in

e of their captors and

down the steps to the canal, and a few moments

and the prisoners found themselves aboard

next?" deman

omething; that's sure. Perhaps it's a good thing we were captured a

y. "I know that you boys are experienced in this lin

us that, Uncle John," s

ndola