The men needed no further urging. In a few minutes they were on their way back to the ship, towing both small boats behind them.
"There's the other whaleboat, sir," announced the lookout.
"Hail them. Tell them to turn about and return to ship," directed the officer.
The lookout did so.
As they approached the side the battleship's rails were seen to be lined with officers and men. Dan, by this time, was sitting up and the prisoners were coming around slowly.
"Did you get them all?" called the executive officer.
"Yes, sir."
"Are they all right?"
"Pretty well knocked out, sir."
"Pull alongside the starboard gangway. Need any help?"