"It just goes to show," said Jack, slowly, "that even fate sometimes works on the side of the right."
"True."
Unconsciously, Frank had allowed the speed of the hydroplane to diminish during this conversation, and the crew of the German boat again had found themselves within range. They had started to abandon the chase when the plane soared aloft, but when it had slowed down, they had resumed the pursuit, hoping that something had gone wrong with the craft.
Several bullets flew about the machine.
"Great Scott! They're at it again!" cried Jack. "Let's get away from here right now."
"All right, here she goes," said Frank. "Full speed ahead!"
CHAPTER XII
THE BOYS GIVE THE WARNING
One other adventure, it transpired, was to befall Frank and Jack before they found themselves once more aboard the British battleship, Queen Mary; and while it did not result seriously, both lads once more approached the very door of death.
The morning sun was well above the horizon when Jack, shading his eyes, made out in the distance a smudge of smoke.