“But we know nothing of naval warfare,” declared Frank.
“The chances are that we won’t have to do a great deal of fighting,” explained Lord Hastings. “But I guess you will both be able to give a good account of yourselves if we do.”
“We shall do the best we can,” declared Frank.
“You won’t find us shirking our duties,” Jack agreed.
“I’m sure of that,” replied Lord Hastings, rising. “I must go now, and I shall try and get your appointments to-night. I shall let you know what success I have in the morning. Good-night.”
Lord Hastings left the room, and Frank and Jack immediately fell into a discussion of the times that were to come. So interested did they become in their talk that it was well after midnight when they finally went to bed.
They were up bright and early the next morning, however, so eager were they to learn the result of Lord Hastings’ mission, and were already there when that gentleman entered the breakfast room with a smile on his face.
“Well,” demanded Frank, so anxious that he was unable to wait for Lord Hastings to speak, “is it all right?”
“Did you fix it?” asked Jack.
Lord Hastings nodded.