"So say all of us," shouted Mullen.
"Captain!" said Tempest.
It was a sudden shout, and almost startled Vernon.
"What is it, Mr. Tempest?"
"The flag——"
"Yes?"
"Is ours."
"God be praised! Are you sure?"
"Yes; and—the boat—is commanded by—Mr. Farragut."
"Then the ship is the Essex."