The captain thoughtfully filled and lighted his pipe.
"I wonder," said he, "how that happened. Was it the council, do you think, Lieutenant?"
Von Holtz shook his head.
"I think it was the governor," he replied. "He is a just man, and had you been able to see him personally on your arrival you would have been spared any annoyance."
"Perhaps," said Patsy doubtfully. "But your governor's a regular bear."
"I believe that is merely his way," asserted Uncle John. "I didn't mind the man's tone when I found his words and deeds were all right. But he—"
Another rap at the door. Patsy opened it and admitted Henderson. He saluted the captain, bowed to the others and said:
"We've got her, sir."
"Mrs. Denton?" cried Patsy, delightedly.
Henderson nodded.