If I live I'm
going to get to the bottom of this."
"Sure thing," agreed Bart. "We're just as keen to clear it up as
you are. But this isn't our lucky night. Let's light out for the
barracks and fix up these bites."
They made their way back and slipped in as unobtrusively as they
could, and after they had cauterized and dressed their wounds they
sought to forget their disappointment in sleep.
The next day found them stiff and sore, but this feeling wore off
as the day progressed, and when night came they forgot everything
in their eagerness to be on the march to hunt for their missing
comrade, who had hardly for a moment been out of their thoughts.
The plans for the expedition had been carefully mapped out. The
detachment was to travel by lanes and byroads as much as possible,
and under the cover of darkness they hoped to avoid observation
and comment. Their chief hope of success lay in taking the enemy
by surprise, and every precaution was observed to prevent any
miscarriage of their plans.
"Say, fellows, if we can only have the old scout with us by to-
morrow night!" exclaimed Frank, turning to his two comrades, his
eyes alight with eagerness.
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