"Seems to me that if I knew a man I could tell you who he was," said Harris. "Seems so to me, too," declared Frank, "but I can't." "Well," said Jack, "I'm not as credulous as you are, Frank. I wager he is not doing this to help us out. I'll bet we land in Berlin and stay there until the end of the war." "By Jove! Let's hope not," said Harris. "Still, all things considered, I'm of your way of thinking." "If he was telling the truth," said Jack, "he would have let us know who he is. There was no reason for telling us he was English and then concealing his identity." "I can't see any reason," Frank admitted, "but at the same time I believe he was telling the truth." The conversation languished. Frank curled himself up on a sofa at the far side of the room and sought a little rest. Jack dozed in his chair. Harris also could hardly keep his eyes open. They were still in this condition when the door opened several hours later and their captor again entered the room. He walked quickly across the room and shook Jack. "Hello!" said the latter, sleepily, "back, eh?" Frank awoke at the sound of Jack's voice and Harris also opened his eyes. "I had a little work that had to be disposed of immediately," said their captor, "which is the reason I left you so abruptly. I can show you a place to sleep now." He led the way from the room and upstairs. There he ushered the three into a large, well appointed room, which contained two beds. "Only two beds," he said, "but it's the best I can do. Two of you can bunk together." "Anything, just so it's soft," said Frank. "I'm tired out." "Then you had all better turn in at once," said their captor. "I have much work to do. It is probable that I shall not be back again until some time tomorrow night. Make yourselves at home. You are alone in the house. You will find cold meats, bread and some other things in the pantry down stairs. Remain here until I come." "Very well, sir," said Frank. "And you say we shall leave here tomorrow night?" "Yes; unless something develops to interfere with my plans." "All right, sir. We shall remain here until you come tomorrow night. But that is as long as our paroles hold good, sir. After that, we shall escape if it is humanly possible." "I will be back before midnight tomorrow," was their captor's reply. "Until that time, goodbye. One thing, stay in the house and keep the blinds drawn. I do not wish to attract attention to this house." "Very well, sir," said Frank. The man took a last careful glance around the room and then disappeared. "Well, he's gone again," said Jack. "He may be telling the truth and he may not, but one thing sure, these beds look pretty comfortable. I'm going to make use of one right now." He undressed quickly and slipped between the sheets. Frank and Harris followed his example.