"What ship is that?'
"His Majesty's Ship Brigadier," Frank called back.
"I'm coming aboard you," said the voice from the darkness. "Lower a ladder."
Frank gave the necessary command. A few moments later a man attired in the uniform of a British captain came over the side. He approached Frank, who was barely visible in the darkness.
"Captain Templeton?" he asked.
"No, sir. I'm Lieutenant Chadwick. A moment, sir, and I'll call the captain."
"If you please," said the visitor.
Frank passed the word for the quartermaster, who arrived within a few moments.
"Call Captain Templeton," Frank directed.
Jack arrived on deck a few moments later and exchanged greetings with his visitor. The latter produced a packet of papers.