"Have any of your consorts picked up the foe?"
"Not yet."
"You received my earlier instructions?"
"Yes. We are holding our ground until we sight the enemy. Then we shall retire. How long before you will come up with us?"
"In your present position, two hours. If you fall back, we shall, of course, be with you sooner. Are you ready for action?"
"Yes; cleared."
"Good. I am giving my men all the rest possible. Goodbye."
"Funny," said Captain Raleigh to Jack, "they should have sighted the enemy by this time."
"It would seem so, sir," agreed Jack.
"Well, they probably will be in sight by the time we come up with the Glasgow," said Captain Raleigh.