“You forget yourself, Lieutenant Von Meyers!” he said angrily. “Get back to your boat!”
The German lieutenant gazed at this newcomer threateningly, then a look of the greatest astonishment passed over his face. He took three quick steps backward.
Captain Von Blusen stood perfectly erect, one hand pointing toward the small boat from which the German lieutenant had just climbed to the deck of the Yucatan. He said no further word.
And while officers and passengers of the Yucatan looked on in amazement, the German lieutenant took two quick steps forward again, fell upon one knee, took Captain Von Blusen’s other hand and touched it with his lips!
Then he arose, saluted, and walked rapidly away.
CHAPTER XXX.—THROUGH THE GOLDEN GATE.
There was an audible gasp from passengers and crew, and the same question was upon every lip:
“Who is he?”
As the German lieutenant reached the side of the ship, Captain Von Blusen spoke again:
“Lieutenant Von Meyers!”