Ensign Darrin’s desperate plan. The governor in terror. Old “Burnt-face” swoons. Dave tests the powder. “Fire the magazine when you think it is the only course left!” Darrin kisses his wife farewell.
[Chapter XII—His Excellency Makes a Proposal]
Hand to hand on top of the wall. Yellow men hurled to the ground. Sampson totes the governor. Words that acted like magic. Villainy is suspected. “Forward, march!”
[Chapter XIII—A Journey of Fears]
Riding on a powder magazine. On board the “Castoga.” “Well done, Darrin.” Dan objects to being thanked. A summons from the sickbay. What happened to Pembroke.
[Chapter XIV—The Plot That Failed]
Dave hears a confession. “If I am alive in the morning.” The governor’s avarice. The part of “Burnt-face.” Darrin shakes hands with a scoundrel.
[Chapter XV—Ensigns Get a Surprise]
The lot of a naval officer. Dave admits being badly scared. How the governor made amends. Sailing of the “Castoga.” Good bye to Belle. Ordered to report to the Admiral. What came of Darrin’s report.