Aid was given to the wounded, and litters were made
for them which the prisoners were compelled to carry. There were
two killed, and these were buried where they lay.
It was only after these necessary things had been attended to that
the boys were able to get their breath and find time for
explanations with Wilson, who was delighted beyond measure to find
that apart from the trifling ridge in Bart's shoulder they were
all safe and sound.
He listened with the utmost interest and attention while they
unfolded the story of their adventures.
"It is a mighty fine piece of work you boys have done," he
remarked, after he had fully grasped the situation, "They'll be
glad at headquarters to have these conspirators under their thumb,
for they've been hearing all sorts of queer things about ructions
that are being planned in the occupied zone. So Raymond's stumble
may prove to have been a good thing after all."
"Perhaps it was," admitted Bart with a grin, "though I've been
calling myself all sorts of a boob ever since the thing happened."
"It sure has kept things from being monotonous," chuckled Billy.
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