Jack and Frank clambered over the side of the ship ahead of the German commander and, with Lord Hastings, stood waiting to receive him.
CHAPTER XXIII
CAPTAIN VON MUELLER
As Captain von Mueller clambered over the rail, Lord Hastings advanced to meet him with outstretched hand.
"It is indeed a pleasure to receive you aboard the Sylph!" he exclaimed, with real pleasure in his voice.
Captain von Mueller grasped the outstretched hand and wrung it heartily.
"And I am glad to see you," he returned quietly, "though I would rather it were under more fortunate circumstances. But the battle is over and with your permission, we will not refer to it again."
"Agreed," replied Lord Hastings, and led the way to his cabin, motioning for Captain von Mueller, Frank and Jack to follow.
He introduced the lads to the great German commander, and the latter expressed his pleasure at seeing them. At this moment the third officer entered and spoke to Lord Hastings.
"Launch from the Sydney coming alongside, sir," he said.