“And our reward?” asked the sailor, as he rose to his feet.
“Oh, yes, our reward,” repeated Lieutenant Taylor, with a harsh laugh. “We are doing this for a reward, aren’t we? Well, promises will be kept. The Kaiser will reward us handsomely.”
“There is no reason to believe that we are suspected?” asked the sailor, as he moved toward the door.
“Not the slightest; and if we are careful, we can put this thing through without arousing suspicion. Good night. I want to turn in early as I must be about at daylight. I want to show the young lady we picked up to-day about the vessel. I understand her father is a high officer in the German army, and with the success of our venture—well, who knows?”
“You take my advice and let the girl alone,” growled the sailor. “A woman has spoiled more than one well-laid scheme.”
“Keep your advice to yourself, Hardy,” replied the lieutenant angrily. “Now, good night.”
Jack and Frank straightened up from their cramped position, slipped quickly down the deck and disappeared before the sailor emerged from the lieutenant’s cabin.
“Well, what do you think of that?” demanded Jack, as the two boys sat down in their own cabin.
“I don’t know what to think,” replied Frank. “Great Scott! Suppose no one had learned of their plans! What would have happened then?”
“I don’t know what might have happened,” returned Jack. “It certainly is a good thing you spotted that sailor, Hardy. We might not have had another chance of overhearing their plans.”