into a chair.
"Now why didn't I think of that?" he muttered.
"And I suppose, sir," said Frank to Lord Hastings, "that another ship is
to be put at Jack's disposal?"
Lord Hastings nodded.
"Exactly," he replied.
Jack was on his feet again immediately.
"What ship, sir?" he asked eagerly.
"The Essex, a sister ship of the Brigadier."
"By George! That's fine, isn't it?" exclaimed Jack.
"And do I go along, sir?" Frank wanted to know.
Again Lord Hastings nodded.
"You do," he replied, "together with the officers and crew of the
Brigadier who survived the recent engagement. Your compliment will be
filled from other vessels damaged in the raid."
"And where is the Essex now, sir?" asked Jack.
"Here," replied Lord Hastings, "in Dover. You are to go aboard this
evening."
"I can't get there too quickly to suit me," declared Jack.
"Same here," Frank agreed.
"Now, remember," enjoined Lord Hastings, "that I still am desirous of your
delivering to Secretary Daniels the document I gave you."
"Is the Admiralty still unconvinced of the likelihood of submarines
reaching American waters, sir?" asked Frank.
"It is, but you know my opinion has not changed."
"I begin to agree with you, sir," said Jack. "At first I'll admit I was
skeptical, but the way you explain the matter it sounds reasonable."
"Well," said Frank, "I hope we get there in time to spoil their plans."
"Amen to that, my boy," said Lord Hastings. "But, I'll detain you no
longer. You both probably are anxious to get a look at your new vessel."
"But we have no sailing orders, sir," said Jack.
"You will have before morning," was Lord Hastings reply. "I don't like to
hurry you off, but the truth is I'm busy and will have to get down to
work."
"Sorry we have detained you so long," said Jack. "Goodbye, sir."
They shook hands all around, and the lads wended their way to the harbor,
where they soon were put on board their new ship.
"And now," said Frank, "while we had a good time and all that, I
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