"See," he said, waving a hand in the direction of the others of the motorboat fleet, "they are all getting ready for action."
It was true. There were signs of great activity aboard some of the other little vessels. "Just overhauling to see that everything is shipshape," said Lord Hastings. "We may as well do the same."
The next hour was spent in minute inspection of every part of the little craft and then Lord Hastings pronounced himself satisfied.
Hardly was the work completed, when Frank perceived a dark smudge upon the distant horizon.
"Vessel of some kind, sir," he reported to Lord Hastings.
Lord Hastings gazed long and earnestly; and directly the shape of a large ship loomed up.
"The Glasgow," he said quietly. "All ready, boys. Time to get busy."