Jack turned to Lord Hastings.
“Which way now, sir?” he asked.
Lord Hastings was silent for some moments, but said finally:
“I guess we might as well cruise about here. Some of these other fellows are likely to come sneaking out, and we may nab them.”
“If you please, sir,” said Frank, “I believe I have a better plan than that.”
“Let’s have it,” said his commander briefly.
“Well,” said Frank, “these German submarines have been making raids on the coast of England. What’s the matter with our doing a little of that kind of work?”
“By Jove!” said Jack. “A good idea. What do you say, sir?” turning to Lord Hastings.
Lord Hastings was plainly undecided. It was evident that he looked with some favor upon the plan, but he hesitated, not because of fear, but rather because he was not entirely certain that it could be accomplished successfully.
“Where would you plan to make an attack?” he asked of Frank.