Lord Hastings ordered the three marched to the side of the vessel, where they stepped aboard the little boat. Then they were rowed rapidly toward the U-6.
As they neared the submarine, where they knew lay safety, the spirits of the lads soared once more, in spite of their wounds. Frank expressed Jack's sentiments as well as his own when he leaned close to Lord Hastings and muttered:
"Close shave, sir!"
CHAPTER XXVI.
MORE TROUBLE.
"You can believe me or not, but it feels pretty good to be back here."
The speaker was Frank as he stood upon the bridge of the U-6.
"It does, indeed," returned Jack, who stood by his side. "To tell the truth, I was afraid we would never get away. I thought we were goners, sure. And see who we have with us, our old friend Davis."
For Davis at that moment came aboard from the small boat beside the submarine. He grinned at the two boys feebly.