"I begin to agree with you, sir," said Jack. "At first I'll admit I was skeptical, but the way you explain the matter it sounds reasonable."
"Well," said Frank, "I hope we get there in time to spoil their plans."
"Amen to that, my boy," said Lord Hastings. "But, I'll detain you no longer. You both probably are anxious to get a look at your new vessel."
"But we have no sailing orders, sir," said Jack.
"You will have before morning," was Lord Hastings reply. "I don't like to hurry you off, but the truth is I'm busy and will have to get down to work."
"Sorry we have detained you so long," said Jack. "Goodbye, sir."
They shook hands all around, and the lads wended their way to the harbor, where they soon were put on board their new ship.
"And now," said Frank, "while we had a good time and all that, I hope this voyage won't be interrupted."
"My sentiments exactly," Jack agreed. "I want to have another look at America."