"Yes," answered the young captain of the new Holland.
"But they ought not to be allowed to get to Havana, much less to land in Florida."
"What do you advise?"
"Have you reported to Commodore Garrison yet?"
"No; we were trying to find out what had become of you."
"Then we will report first, and see what the commodore has to say."
It was easy to find the commodore's flagship, and they surprised the guard on deck by coming up directly at the side of the cruiser without anybody on board being aware that the new Holland was in the vicinity.
"Hello, you!" cried the officer of the deck, when Oscar hailed him.
"Yes, sir," answered the young captain, with a salute. "I could have torpedoed you nicely had I wished."
"You're the old Nick himself," growled the officer.