Dan saluted the prefect, but Sam hardly more than glared at the police head as the boys left the office in company with the ambassador.
"Well, lads, what do you propose to do now?" questioned Mr. Hamlin, when they had reached the street.
"I think we shall finish our sight-seeing, sir," replied Dan.
"Very good, but you need clothes, both of you. Have you a change of clothing with you?"
"We have only these uniforms, sir."
"Come with me, and I will see that you are fitted out."
"Thank you very much, sir. We have money; but, if you will be good enough to show us where we can purchase clothes, we shall be under a further great obligation to you," answered Dan.
Mr. Hamlin accompanied them to a store, where the boys were soon supplied with shore clothes, hats and all. They presented a far different appearance now. It was the first time they had worn citizens' clothes since they had entered the Navy, but they did not enjoy the change as much as they had expected. They would have preferred to be in their uniforms.
"Now, my lads, keep out of trouble. I do not believe you need advice from me. You seem well able to take care of yourselves. Yet, should you have further difficulty, or if you wish to see me, come or send word to me at once. Here is my card."
"We thank you very much, sir. Will—will you tell Captain Farnham that we are all right?"