"Oh, is that all?" said Sam in a disappointed tone.
"Isn't that enough? Thousands of miles from home and to come in sight of the Stars and Stripes! Wouldn't that send the blood coursing through your veins?" demanded Dan, with flashing eyes.
"Yes; I guess it would make some folks blood run cold. What ships are those?"
"Let me see; there are three of them."
"I know that—I can count. What I want to know is who they are?"
"I don't know, Sam. Here comes the master-at-arms. I'll ask him."
Dan did so.
"Those are the 'Idaho,' 'Georgia' and 'Wisconsin.' They are to join us here for the rest of our cruise."
"Thank you," answered Dan.
By this time they were approaching the harbor, and all work was suspended for the moment.