"Just keep your nerve and everything will turn out all right," he said.
"But Davis," exclaimed Frank. "He is likely to betray us."
"Don't you believe it," said Lord Hastings. "Von Rosten doesn't trust him very much and Davis will be sharp enough to know it. That's why I want to appear to be doing him a good turn. Besides, it will throw both of them off the track."
"I see," replied Frank. "I wouldn't have thought of that, sir."
Lord Hastings again led the way on deck and informed the young German commander that they were ready to accompany him aboard his vessel. The latter motioned them into the small boat ahead of him.
Ten minutes later they were all seated in Captain Von Rosten's own cabin. The German summoned his first officer.
"Have the prisoner brought here," he commanded.
A few moments later, Davis, still in irons, stood before them. He gave an exclamation of surprise when he glanced at the three Englishmen, and all knew that he recognized them. Lord Hastings thought it would be well to get in the first word.
"I see you recognize us," he said sharply.
"Well, I guess I do," returned Davis. "You are——"