"U-16," answered Lord Hastings, who had gone through the former commander's papers carefully, "Bernstorff, commanding."
"Bernstorff," came the surprised response. "Where is Captain Tarlenhein?"
"If you will come aboard, I will explain," shouted Lord Hastings.
"Very well."
A few moments later a small boat left the side of the other vessel and came toward the U-16.
"Now, boys," said Lord Hastings quietly, "keep a tight rein on yourselves and leave the talking to me. Say nothing unless you are addressed. It would not do for us to be tripped up. We would all be put to death as spies."
The boys nodded their understanding of this order.
"We'll be as mum as a couple of oysters, sir," declared Frank.
"I wouldn't know what to say, anyhow," agreed Jack.
"Sh-h-h," whispered Lord Hastings. "Here he comes."