Of hand--his signature by mark on Gray's face--I therefore at once grasp its meaning. [Illustration: “SZÁMUELLY ... TOOK HOSTAGES’ „ 142 ALEXANDER SZABADOS _alias_ SINGER. ASSISTANT COMMISSARY FOR AGRICULTURE. ] “We will make you swear too! I wouldn't treat him so!" CHAPTER XVI. LOST FRIENDS 235 CHAPTER XVII. SPREADING NETS 254 CHAPTER XVIII. BUD IN SEARCH OF COMFORT. LET me tell you by-and-by.