"I do not see that they were in any great danger, as there was calm weather for at least forty-eight hours after the ship went down," answered the captain. "I understand that all but three of the boats have been accounted for."
"Have the submarines been doing much damage?" asked Alfred.
"Yes; they have sunk a great many ships," was the answer.
"Any American ships?" asked Ralph.
"No; but a number of Americans have lost their lives on vessels that have been sunk."
"Where are we going?" asked Alfred.
"To Havre," was the reply.
"I wouldn't worry about father and mother now," said Ralph soothingly.
"No, indeed; the boats were perfectly safe, and I have no doubt but we shall hear from them by the time we reach port," reassured the captain.
Ralph waited until Alfred dropped off to sleep, and then strolled up on deck and mixed with the passengers. He was kept busy telling them about the terrible hours on board the submarine, until he was tired and sleepy. Then he wended his way to the cabin and was soon asleep.