In answer to this statement, a shot echoed across the water. A ball striking the crest of a wave sent a cloud of spray over the “U-13.”
CHAPTER XVI
A STRANGE DISCOVERY
“Get down that hatchway!” ordered Ned, wiping the spray from his face. “Those fellows see the name ‘U-13’!”
“Won’t they observe the white flag if we put it up?” asked Jack.
“I don’t believe they will!” Ned stated. “Better get below!”
As if to emphasize the boy’s opinion another report echoed over the space of water separating the battleship from the new “U-13.”
This time the shell had been aimed a trifle too high. It went directly over the lads on the diminutive deck. Instinctively they all ducked their heads as the missile screamed wickedly in its useless flight.