"Danger be hanged," said the captain. "There is no danger. While there was danger we were scuttling for the safety of land and now we come back when it's all over. You should all be glad of this opportunity to render your country a service. What sort of citizens are you, anyhow?"
Without further words he climbed down to the launch and was hustled back to the submarine, where Jack and the others were awaiting him eagerly.
"Well," said Captain Griswold, motioning to the articles that the sailors laid on the deck, "here's the stuff. Get busy."
"How do you work it, Captain?" asked Jack.
"Don't you know?" demanded Captain Griswold. "Well, I'll tell you what. You just put me in command here for fifteen minutes and I'll do the job for you."
"All right, sir," said Jack. "Your commands shall be obeyed."
Captain Griswold turned to the nearest sailor.
"Take that hose and attach it to the nozzle on the tank," he directed. The sailor did so.
"Now the pump," said the captain, "you will find a place for it on the other side of the tank."
This was adjusted to the captain's satisfaction.