Colonel English got into his automobile and was whirled away to the village, where he consulted for perhaps ten minutes with Colonel Johnson. Then he returned to where he had left Hal, and still sitting in his car, wrote his report briefly. This he passed to Hal. "I want to say," he said, "that Colonel Johnson has informed me that it was really you who made possible the capture of the village; also that you saved his life in the midst of battle earlier in the day." "Well, he saved mine, too, sir," muttered Hal, flushing slightly. "It’s all in a day’s work, Major, I know that," said Colonel English. "At the same time, I have seen fit to mention your name in my report to General Rhodes." "Thank you, sir," said Hal. "And I hope," Colonel English continued, "that I may have the pleasure of being associated with you further before this war has come to an end." "Thank you, sir," said Hal again. Colonel English extended a hand, which Hal grasped. "Good luck," said the colonel. "The same to you, sir. By the way, sir, may I have a car in which to make my return trip?" "Of course," exclaimed the colonel. "I was thoughtless not to have provided it before now. Lieutenant Smith!" A young officer approached. "A car for Major Paine, Lieutenant, at once." Ten minutes later the machine was at Hal’s disposal. "Do you want a driver?" asked Colonel English. "Guess I can handle it myself, sir," replied Hal, taking the wheel. "Good-bye, sir." A moment later he was speeding along the road which he had covered the night before. Less than two hours later, Hal reported to General Rhodes in the latter’s quarters, which had been established a mile closer to Sedan than when Hal had left his general the night before. "You have done well," said General Rhodes, after reading Colonel English’s report. "Colonel English speaks well of you here. It shall be my pleasure to include your name in my next report to the commander-in-chief." And all that Hal could say was: "Thank you, sir." "Now," said General Rhodes, "you shall be free for the remainder of the day. Your friend, Major Crawford, is at this minute with General Duncan, but he should be back within a few hours. I shall have quarters placed at your disposal immediately and my advice is that you turn in for the day." "I believe I could stand a little sleep, thank you, sir," said Hal with a grin. "I shall follow your advice at once." "Very well. And report to me this evening at 6 o’clock." "Yes, sir." General Rhodes summoned an orderly, whom he directed to find quarters for Hal and to show Chester to them when the latter returned from his mission. Then Hal saluted the general and followed the orderly. Fifteen minutes later he was fast asleep. Hal did not know when Chester returned, but when the lad opened his eyes he saw Chester sleeping on a cot across the room. Hal dressed quickly, then aroused his chum. "Hello," said Chester. "Why didn’t you wake me when you came in?" demanded Hal.