"They are the smugglers, all right," she presently whispered.
"Sure?" asked Old King Brady.
"Yes. They say——"
"Never mind, Alice, unless it is something important."
Still the voices continued.
The smugglers appeared to be passing the launch in the direction of the channel.
"Listen!" whispered Alice, as they presently ceased. "This is important. One said: 'We must hurry if we expect to save the princess. She can't stand it much longer.'"
"What can that mean?"
"The name of their boat, perhaps."
"Do you think so?"