“I know it,” was the rejoinder.
“Why stay here?”
“I owe a duty to the owners. I am sending a man to Mecca to telegraph to our agent at Aden for speedy assistance.”
“It will be a long time coming.”
“Not so long as you think,” replied Nares. “I have every hope of being relieved shortly.”
“Good-bye and good luck!”
“Thank you. I wish you the same.”
They shook hands.
Harry, with his party, got into one of the boats. They were rowed towards the shore.
The captain, his officers and part of the crew remained on the ship.