"See anything?" Frank asked.
"No."
"Have you any idea how far we are from shore?"
"I don't believe we can be very far away. With clear weather and steady rowing I believe we should make land within twenty-four hours, at least."
"Well," said Frank, "when we get ashore, what then?"
"Why," replied Jack, "we must return to London if we can and report to the Admiralty."
"And then what?"
"Then," said Jack slowly, "I hope we shall once more be assigned to a ship that is going into battle, that we may avenge ourselves for the loss of the Lena, and, yes, the death of Lord Hastings!"