"I don't know nothin' about that, but there's a mermaid below, in the after compartment, near the shaft tunnel, sir, an' I know it!" insisted the old salt, shaking his head.
Dick Hamilton gave a sudden cry.
"Captain Barton, I believe I know what that is!" he exclaimed. "Come on," and he made his way toward the stern of the yacht, while the commander, wondering what was going to happen, followed.
CHAPTER XVIII THE PRINCESS PASSES
His excitement increasing at every step, Dick hurried to where Widdy had said the mysterious sounds came from. As the young millionaire and the captain entered the compartment they heard distinct groans, and a weak voice cried:
"Help me out! Help me out!"
"It's him!" cried Dick. "Get a lantern and help him out!"
"Help who out?" demanded Captain Barton.