"They can't be far ahead of us," he said. "Evidently they are not aware they are being pursued, for they apparently have been traveling slowly." The British became more wary. Frank divided his men into two bodies, one of which he placed under Jack's command, while he himself led the other. For another hour or more they continued, still without sign of an enemy. The two British forces were now separated by at least a quarter of a mile, when Jack unexpectedly came to the edge of the forest. There, just ahead of him, lay the entire German command in a little opening surrounded on all sides by large trees. Jack raised his hand and his men came to a halt. Frank, at the head of his command, perceived this movement, and also halted his men. Then he covered the distance to where his friend stood peering through the trees as quickly as possible. Without a word Jack pointed out the Germans. Frank took a quick look, and together the two boys drew back into the shelter of the trees. They had not been seen. "I believe I have a plan that will deliver the whole bunch into our hands, possibly without bloodshed," said Jack. "What is it?" demanded Frank. "Well," said Jack, "you will notice that the opening in which the Germans lie is entirely surrounded by trees. My idea is to completely surround them, and, at a given signal, fire a volley over their heads. Believing that our force is much greater than it is, and apparently cut off from escape in all directions, the Germans may surrender." "A good idea," exclaimed Frank. "We will act upon it at once." Quickly he scattered his men in a wide circle around the German camp. Then, when he felt that all was in readiness, he gave the signal--a shot from his revolver. Immediately there was a fierce volley from the British, aimed high. The German troops sprang to their feet in a moment; then, at a command from their officer, dropped quickly to the ground again. Whatever idea Frank had had of a bloodless victory was quickly dispelled, for the German troops--lying flat on their stomachs, fired volley after volley into the woods at their unseen opponents. This was ineffective, however, because the British were well protected by the great trees. At a command from Frank, which was passed rapidly along the British line, the sailors trained their rifles upon the enemy and fired. The effect was fearful. Germans toppled over on all sides, and some jumped to their feet and ran toward the trees. Bullets greeted them from all sides, however, and, after making one last stand, the entire German force threw their weapons to the ground as one man. "We surrender!" called the officer in command.