"We'll just add a charge of carrying concealed weapons when these two are arraigned," said the captain of the Dianthus.
"You'll have to watch them," said Captain Rumford. "They're a desperate lot. They won't go to prison without a struggle."
"We won't take any chances with them," said the captain of the guard-boat. "Get your irons, men."
The guardsmen produced handcuffs and in another moment Hardy and his band of desperadoes were securely shackled. Then they were taken aboard the guard-ship.
"We'll bring the Shark in," said the shipper. "You take care of your passengers."
"Hoist the sailing lights," said the shipper, as the Dianthus moved away into the darkness.
Alec pulled out his flash-light and hunted about in the Shark's cabin until he found her lanterns. He lighted them. While Jim Hawley hoisted the white light aloft, Alec was fastening the red and green lights in the rigging.
"Now make the Osprey fast astern," ordered the shipper.
Alec leaped aboard the little craft and pushed her along the side of the Shark, while Hawley pulled on a rope from her bow. In a moment the Osprey floated astern and Alec was back on the Shark.