"Oh, I'm not worrying about you. You'll come through with flying colors. I hope I am not nervous, though."
"You won't be," said Jack, positively. "I know you and that revolver of yours too well."
"Guess we had better turn in early so as to be fit," said Frank.
And they did, retiring several hours after mess.
Every man aboard the Queen Mary was astir bright and early the following morning. Each man was filled with enthusiasm and each was ready to wager his next year's pay on the outcome of each event. But there was to be no gambling. Admiral Beatty had issued orders to that effect.
At eight o'clock the championship entrants from the Indefatigable came aboard, accompanied by many of their companions, who would be present to cheer them on. Officers as well as men were greatly interested in the day's sports. Admiral Beatty could not be present, but Captain Reynolds, of the Indefatigable, stood by Captain Raleigh, of the Queen Mary, as the first event was called.
"We're going to get even with you this time, Reynolds," said Captain
Raleigh.
"Oh, no you won't. The score will be two in our favor after today."
They became silent as four men, two from each ship, made ready for the standing broad jump.
The jumping was superb. After eight attempts one man from each ship was eliminated; and at length the Indefatigable man won.