"So?" said Lord Hastings quietly. "I would advise you to speak more respectfully. I would not like to report you. I asked you a civil question and I would appreciate a civil answer."
"Well, I'll tell you, seeing that you are so anxious," replied the officer. "I am taking you to Admiral Fischer, at Dover, who, most likely, will know better how to attend to your case than I do."
"Most likely," repeated Lord Hastings. "And how long before we may expect to see the admiral?"
"About half an hour."
"Good!" And Lord Hastings whispered to Frank: "Plenty of time. Fortunately I am well acquainted with Admiral Fischer."
CHAPTER XIX.
THE TRAP IS SET.
"Hastings!"
The exclamation was wrung from the lips of the astonished Admiral Fischer, in command of the naval forces operating about Dover.