"Ah! it is you, Master Tranquil," the Captain replied, as he shook hands with the old hunter; for it was he who had so unexpectedly interfered in the conversation. "What do you say?"
"I say," the Canadian replied, in his calm voice, "that your precautions will probably be unnecessary."
"Why so?"
"Hang it! I don't know, for I am not a sailor. But look for yourself. Do you not think as I do—that something extraordinary is taking place on board the corvette?"
The Captain quickly opened his telescope, and fixed it on the Mexican ship.
"It is true," he said, a moment later. "Oh, oh! Can our audacious attempt have proved successful?"
"All leads to the supposition," said the hunter, with his old stoicism.
"By Heavens! I will ascertain."
"What will you do?"
"By Jupiter! Convince myself of what is taking place."