He had met Leronge on his way back.
“I see the pirate ship is in the bay,” exclaimed Leronge, “and her appearance justifies your apprehensions.”
“My enemy is on board,” replied Jack.
“Have you seen him?”
“Yes; and he threatened me.”
“The Catamaran has run up the black flag.”
“What does that mean?”
“Just this. Take care of yourselves. Look out!” answered the Frenchman.
“Have you hired the Arabs?”
“Twenty good men and true will be here to defend the hotel in an hour’s time.”