He threw a cordon around the town and dispatched three men in a little boat to inform Captain Marcus of the success of his expedition.
"Well," said Jack, with a laugh, "we've got the town all right.
What are we going to do with it?"
"That's the question," replied Frank. "I guess, before making any further move, we had better wait for orders."
"My idea, exactly," said Jack.
"Since we're agreed," replied Frank, "we'll wait."
CHAPTER XI
FINISHING UP THE WORK
It was not until somewhat late the following morning that Captain
Marcus, accompanied by the commander of the British cruiser
Dwarf, reached Boak. Frank and Jack were at the little wharf to
greet him.
After expressing a few words of commendation for the manner in which they had handled their men in the capture of the town, the two British commanders took a turn about the village.
"It will be impossible for us to remain here for the sole purpose of guarding these towns," said Captain Marcus. "We have other work to do. So now the question arises as to what to do with them."