“Now, captain,” said Lord Hastings, “you will accompany me aboard my own ship.”
The German stepped into the D-16’s launch without a word, and the trio were soon aboard.
“Now,” said Lord Hastings, “if you wish, you shall have the pleasure of seeing me sink your vessel; or you may, if you would spare yourself that sight, go below.”
“I will go below if you please,” said the German.
Lord Hastings nodded his assent and Captain Bretog disappeared below as Lord Hastings turned to Jack.
“You may sink this German submarine immediately, Mr. Templeton,” he said quietly.
“Very good, sir,” replied Jack.
He saluted, turned on his heel and went below.
CHAPTER X.
IN THE KIEL CANAL.
Five minutes later and the D-16 was once more on her way, while behind her the ruins of a German submarine strewed the sea.