He led the way through the conning tower with rapid strides, and the lads hurried after him.
“Submerge!”
A moment more and the D-16 was again beneath the sea, safe from chance German shells, and steaming toward the east.
CHAPTER IX.
A DESPERATE VENTURE.
“Which way now, sir?” asked Jack.
Lord Hastings hesitated.
“They will probably be laying for us toward the west with their submarines,” he said, “and while we may be able to get by, it will be desperate work.”
“Then why not go due east, sir?” asked Frank.
“The Kiel canal is due east,” replied Lord Hastings.
“What of that, sir?”