Part Three, Chapters Eight through Ten Summary

Felix's unit marches toward the front, and they hear an explosion. Many assume it is artillery, but Lieutenant Loveday has stepped on a mine and been blown apart. Felix is unmoved by the sight except for wondering what in French Loveday might have said.

Wheech-Browning arrives and says he has received a telephone call from Walter pertaining to Gabriel. Felix departs with Wheech-Browning. On the way, Wheech-Browning explains that when the British captured Nanda many of the British prisoners of war said that Gabriel had escaped two days prior. He also tells Felix that the British uncovered a German plan code named "China Show" that involved sending a zeppelin to Africa. Once they arrive in Nanda, Walter informs them that Von Bishop is pursuing Gabriel. The three set off in pursuit of Von...