There was no mistaking the menace in the lad's tones, and growling to himself, Davis dropped his hands. Then, still muttering and keeping at some distance, he slunk away, hurling over his shoulder:
"I'll get you for this yet. Remember that."
Frank did not take the trouble to reply, but instead approached Jack and Lord Hastings.
"How are things, sir?" he asked.
"At a standstill," replied Lord Hastings. "The German is withholding his fire, but there are still people on the liner. If he will restrain his impatience for a few minutes everything will be all right."
"Perhaps he will, sir," said Jack hopefully.
"I trust so. It will be better for all concerned. Everything ready, Frank?"
"All ready, sir. You're sure No. 2 torpedo has the range?"
"Perfectly. It will reach the enemy's bridge at its present angle."
"Could I have a look, sir?" asked Frank.