"Now's the time, fellows!" yelled Frank, as he saw the remaining
two Germans hesitate after the fall of their leader. "Let's get
'em and get 'em quick! Treat them rough!" As he spoke all the boys
leaped up the staircase, firing as they mounted.
But before they could reach the top reinforcements arrived for the
Huns in the shape of three others of their countrymen. Nothing
daunted, the Army Boys rushed on. As they fired one German fell,
but the others presented a determined front, although their aim
was bad, and so far none of the boys had been seriously wounded,
although both Tom and Frank had been grazed by flying bullets. In
a few more steps they were among the Germans, and then ensued a
fierce hand to hand fight on the narrow landing. The Germans
proved themselves no mean antagonists, and for a few minutes there
was a wild medley of blows and shouts. The boys fought
desperately, and slowly forced their antagonists back against a
light balustrade that guarded the stair well.
Suddenly there was a sharp snapping sound, the frail railing gave
way, and with wild shouts and oaths the Germans hurtled over the
edge for a sheer drop of three stories.
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