"Well, I like that!" grumbled Sam. "First you get tossed overboard and then you get arrested because you didn't go drown yourself. I won't be arrested."
"Take us to the master-at-arms; he understands," said Dan.
They were led to the upper deck, where they were suddenly confronted by Captain Farnham.
"What's this, what's this?" he demanded.
The marine guard explained.
"You may release them, guard. Now, lads, explain how you got into the ship? I can see from your appearance that you must have had a hard time."
"We got in through the twelve-inch turret," explained Dan, after having told the captain of their experiences.
"Most remarkable. I have come to the conclusion that there is no use in worrying about you boys. It is evident that there is nothing on land or water that can kill you. But you are shivering, Davis."
"I am a little cold," admitted Dan.
"Go to the chief steward and tell him I order that coffee be made for you. How about you, Hickey? Are you in a chill also?"