“And to you,” returned Captain Von Blusen.
He descended from the bridge, and made his way to where the Willing party stood gazing at him in open-eyed wonder.
The German officer first addressed Mr. Willing and Colonel Ashton.
“I am sorry that I have been the means of putting you to so much trouble,” he said, with a slight bow, “but whatever I did I considered in line with my duty. Please believe that.”
“I have no doubt of it,” replied Mr. Willing.
“Nor I,” agreed Colonel Ashton.
Captain Von Blusen now turned to Dick, and with the slightest of smiles he extended his hand.
“As you and I had a little difficulty,” he said, “I pray you will overlook it.”
Dick grasped the extended hand, as he replied.
“Why, of course. I guess I am a bit hot-headed once in a while.”