"The Hawk!" cried Frank.
"Boom!"
The voice came again.
And then the boys were left again in darkness as the enemy sought out The Hawk with his searchlight.
"Boom!"
It was the third word of the forward gun of The Hawk.
Cries of terror and confusion came from the direction of the foe, followed by hoarse German cries of command.
"Bully for Lord Hastings!" exclaimed Jack. "He has scored a hit."
"Hurrah!" cried Frank, and raised his voice in a series of cheers.
The big gun aboard The Hawk did not speak again, and following The Hawk's searchlight with their eyes, the two lads saw a mass of wreckage floating a short distance away.