operator.
"Essex replying," the operator flashed.
"Admiral Sellings orders Essex to proceed north and stand out to sea to
protect inbound vessels. Understand one submarine sighted five miles out
five hours ago. Repeat."
The operator repeated the message to show that he had caught in correctly.
Jack went on deck and gave instructions necessary to putting the Essex out
at sea. Then, "Full speed ahead!" he signalled.
The British destroyer Essex stood out to sea magnificently. Aboard, her
crew stood to their posts, ready for action. Jack, surrounded by his
officers, held the bridge.
"We've got to keep a sharp eye out," said Jack.
"Right," Frank agreed. "We're likely to come upon one of the enemy any
moment, and we can't afford to let him see us first."
"Very true, sir," Lieutenant Hetherton agreed. "Fortunately all our
lookouts have sharp eyes. I'll venture to say a submarine won't come to
the surface very close to us without being seen."
"That's the way to talk, Mr. Hetherton," said Jack. "It shows the proper
spirit."
"And the men are imbued with the same spirit," declared Frank, "and yet
see how cool they are."
It was perfectly true. There was no confusion aboard the Essex in spite of
the fact that each member of the crew knew he was bent on a dangerous
mission. One shot from the submarine, they knew, if truly aimed and Jack
was unable to maneuver the vessel out of harm's way, would be the end.
However, like all British tars, they had absolute confidence in their
commander; for, according to their line of reasoning, if he were not a
capable officer and to be depended upon he would not be in command of the
ship.
Suddenly the radio operator appeared on deck and hurried toward the
bridge. Jack stepped forward to meet him. The lad took the message the
operator passed him and read:
"S.O.S. Pursued by submarine eighteen miles off Cape May light.
Am running south by west, but foe is gaining. Capt. Griswold,
Ventura."
"This," said Jack quietly, "mea
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