"You saw that the ship was headed directly for the shoal?" asked one of the officers, addressing Davis.
"Yes, sir."
"And you signaled them of their danger?"
"Yes, sir."
"Could the shoal water not be seen from the bridge of the ship, do you think?"
"I was not on the bridge, sir. I could not say. From the direction of the sun I should say the whole bay looked alike, judging from my observation when I have been up there, sir."
"Very good."
The officer was seeking to draw out the Battleship Boy to serve some purpose of his own.
"Why did you not notify the ship at once of your discovery?"
"I did not feel at liberty to do so, sir. I considered that it would be an impertinence to do so."