"And do I go along, sir?" Frank wanted to know.
Again Lord Hastings nodded.
"You do," he replied, "together with the officers and crew of the Brigadier who survived the recent engagement. Your compliment will be filled from other vessels damaged in the raid."
"And where is the Essex now, sir?" asked Jack.
"Here," replied Lord Hastings, "in Dover. You are to go aboard this evening."
"I can't get there too quickly to suit me," declared Jack.
"Same here," Frank agreed.
"Now, remember," enjoined Lord Hastings, "that I still am desirous of your delivering to Secretary Daniels the document I gave you."
"Is the Admiralty still unconvinced of the likelihood of submarines reaching American waters, sir?" asked Frank.
"It is, but you know my opinion has not changed."