"And when do you expect to return to the United States?" asked
the general.
"Just as soon as we can obtain passage," replied Donald.
"I think we can arrange that for you in a few days," replied the
general. "In the meantime come in occasionally."
The boys thanked him and started to leave, when the telephone in
the general's quarters rang. He looked for some one to answer,
but no one being at hand, he picked up the 'phone himself.
"What's that?" he asked after a brief moment. "The water works.
You think they are attempting to cut you off. All right, I'll
rush help."
He set down the 'phone and turned to Lieutenant Grant.
"The enemy has gathered in force about the water works," he said
sharply. "They evidently intend cutting off the water supply.
Tell Colonel Bright to send them reinforcements at once. Do you
boys know the way there?"
"Yes, sir," from all three.
"Then show the men the nearest way! Now go! The safety of the
city may depend upon you!"
CHAPTER XIX.
AN UNUSUAL RIDING PARTY.
Flinging themselves into the saddle, the boys rode rapidly after
Lieutenant Grant and were at Colonel Bright's quarters by the
time the bugle had called to boots and saddle. In another minute,
at the head of a squadron of cavalry, they dashed over the road
they had come to know so well.
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