But when the new Holland showed herself near one of the forts, those inside understood and a yell arose, which soon became a ringing cheer.
As soon as he could Oscar went ashore and was received by the commander of the fort, who shook him warmly by the hand.
"You have done nobly, sir!" said the commander. "You have saved both us and the city."
"I would advise you to make prisoners of all the Russians found floating in the bay," answered Oscar. "It may save you from another attack at a later day."
"A good idea," responded the commander, and at once gave the necessary orders.
As a result two hundred and nine Russians were captured, including an Admiral, for the Ivan II. had been the flagship of the fleet.
It was announced that the Admiral would be held at Cape Nome until the end of the war, and this saved the place from another bombardment, for the Russians were afraid the naval officer might otherwise be put to death.
After leaving Cape Nome the Holland put after the rest of the fleet, but they could not be found.
This broke up the movement on Alaska for the time being, and then the bow of the submarine terror was turned southward once more.
All this time the Chinese Captain, Hang Chang, had remained on board a close prisoner.