Boy Scouts in the North Sea; Or, the Mystery of "U-13"

Four American Boy Scouts, fresh from a perilous mission through the war‑torn fields of France and Belgium, find themselves cramped in a rattling train carriage that seems to glide over water. The landscape outside is a maze of flooded dikes, the sky heavy with rain, and the boys joke and spar as they await the next stop in a neutral Dutch port. Their camaraderie is evident—Ned, the seasoned leader, keeps a steady hand while Jimmie, Jack, and Harry trade banter and light‑hearted scuffles, trying to stay warm and hopeful amid the damp gloom.

Beyond the chatter, the boys carry a secret cargo that has vanished, and whispers of a mysterious “U‑13” swirl among them. Their journey is more than a simple repatriation; it’s a covert assignment that has drawn the attention of both German officials and the U.S. Secret Service. As the train drifts toward the border, the Scouts must decide whether to trust the authorities, protect their hidden package, and keep their friendship intact.