I saw a young man in the boat when you came along-side, said Mrs. Davis.
Yes, and it was your son. He came on deck with me, replied Cora.
The Captain was in a maze. He had at no time been convinced that the person alluded to by Cahoonshee was his child and this sudden disappearance raised greater doubts.
Lieutenant, said the Captain, this is very remarkable that the person said to be my son came on board, but cannot be found.
Said to be your son? exclaimed Walter. I have heard of no such person.
I have, replied Cora, and am the only one on board that knew that fact.
How do you know? inquired the Captain.
I saw the mark on his breast that I have so often heard described. He showed it to me on the island.
The decks were searched, but Drake could not be found, and amid the confusion the doctor appeared.