"Bring on the gas, Captain," said Jack quietly.
Captain Griswold hustled back to his boat with the agility of a small school boy.
"Back to the ship," he roared to the sailors who rowed him.
He mounted the ladder swiftly and summoned his first officer.
"Helgoson," he said, "those Britishers have gone and almost captured that submarine. It's up to us to help 'em complete the job."
"How, sir?" asked the first officer.
"Do you know where that gas tank is below?"
"Yes, sir."
"Fetch it here. It's small enough so you can carry it. Also get the hose and the pump."
"Yes, sir."