In another two minutes the American submarine had gained the surface,
her hatches were thrown open and the men swarmed out on deck---to
life and freedom!
CHAPTER XVIII
IN THE RAT'S NEST
Trapped in the German wireless station with a burly Prussian at the
other end of the business-looking revolver, Jack Hammond was
completely at the mercy of his captor. For a moment the American
lad debated in his mind the advisability of knocking the weapon out
of the hand of the German; but he noted the forefinger firmly
pressed on the trigger and knew full well the least show of resistance
would take him out of life altogether.
"Where come you from?" asked the German in his best and gruffest English.
Jack declined to answer, but instead sat staring insolently at the
towering figure. His reply was a shrug of the shoulders.
From the wireless operator on the floor came a low moan as he slowly
regained consciousness. The fellow had been merely stunned. Now
he rolled over and struggled into a sitting posture.
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