"True enough," Jack admitted, "but we'll do what damage we can. The Tiger, Lion, White Hawk, Falcon and Peerless are warships, you know. They'll be more than enough for the foe."
"Yes; but we may be at the bottom of the sea by that time."
"Don't worry. We'll hold our own until assistance arrives."
Jack made a rapid calculation.
"If we had any idea of the approximate position of the enemy at this time, we would know better how to go about our work," he said.
"You might call the enemy and find out?" said Frank with a grin.
"Don't be funny, Frank," said Jack severely. "This is no time for levity."
Came a cry from the lookout.
"Battle squadron off the port bow, sir!"
Jack clapped his glass to his eye.