"I can see no reason why we should wait longer," he said. "Bernstorff and one of his officers is ashore. There remains only one and the crew. We can dispose of the one officer easily enough, and as for the crew, I am of the opinion that most of them will join us."
"Then," said Edwards, "if you will wait here until I return I will get my other men."
"It would be better that way," agreed Davis. "There will be seven of us and that should be enough. Hurry."
Edwards withdrew. First he made his way to where O'Brien and McDonald were asleep, and, rousing them, bade them follow him; but instead of returning to Davis' quarters, he led the way rapidly to where Jack stood upon the bridge.
Edwards explained the situation in a few brief words and Jack was dumbfounded.
"And you say Davis is preparing to spring this coup to-night?" exclaimed Jack.
"Right now, sir," returned Edwards quietly. "That's why I brought O'Brien and McDonald here. We are all armed, sir."
"Oh, we are more than a match for Davis and his trio of conspirators," Jack agreed. "The only thing that troubles me is that the others of the crew may join him. We shall have to act quickly. Follow me."
He drew his revolver and led the way below. There he hurried straight to Davis' quarters and flung open the door. Then he stopped in surprise.
"No one here," he ejaculated.