perfectly good information! And all the time I
said I was going to remain perfectly neutral! Just my luck!"

"But at least," continued the general, "you have your packet and will
be glad to return to your home so that you may carry out the wishes of
your acquaintance who was responsible for so many of your adventures.
Besides, you didn't intend to tell me anything, did you?"

"If you would consider selling your airship we would like to purchase
it," the general said, turning again to Ned. "It appears to be a fine
machine and I think we could use it to advantage."

"You are very kind, sir. We will be glad to sell it if you wish."

In a short time, details of the purchase had been arranged and the boys
were on their way toward Havre, where they were to take boat for the
United States. As they left the camp they gave three rousing cheers
for General Joffre and swung their caps in farewell.

As the camp was left behind, Dave turned to his companions with
grateful thanks for their kindnesses to him.

"Oh, pshaw!" declared Jimmie. "Don't say a word about that! You did
as much for us as we did for you. Now we're headed for home again
let's forget all about how we served under the Enemy and how the Forces
escaped!"

"Just the same, I'll have a lot to tell the members of my Patrol when I
get back to Vancouver!" declared Dave, earnestly. "I'm glad I had the
chance to meet with the Black Bears and Wolves!"

"And I hope that the next time you meet any of the Bears and Wolves you
won't have to come over here and meet them while they are in the German
army," put in Ned. "Hereafter I'm going to be like Jimmie. I'm going
to be neutral if I have to fight for it!"

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