'She's a fine big vessel, whatever she is,' said Harry.
'She's like the one that was here last year,' said Marjorie.
'Oh, don't you hope she's the same,' sighed Tricksy.
'You are right, Marjorie,' said Reggie, whose eyes were the best; 'I'm certain it's the old Heroic.'
'What fun!' said Marjorie; while Tricksy sighed 'Oh, how nice!'
'I wonder whether the same men are on board,' said Reggie, whose serious expression had changed.
'Don't know,' said Allan briefly, looking out to sea with his hands in his pockets and a thoughtful face.
His lack of enthusiasm caused all the others to look at him, and Marjorie felt her fears revive.
The man-of-war came to a standstill in Ardnavoir Bay and a boat put off from her side.
'Look, oh look,' cried Tricksy, 'they're coming on shore.'