As the Pegasus paused beside the steamer the man rushed over to her side, and he saw that he was a sailor.
“For God’s sake, take me off!” he implored. “The steamer has sprung a leak and may founder at any moment!”
“All right, come aboard!” said Frank, generously.
“You’ve got a good heart!” the man exclaimed, as he boarded the engine. “I’m sorry I ever raised a hand against you!”
“Where are your companions?” asked the inventor.
“All were taken aboard of a ship bound for Hong Kong. I was left to my fate in the hold. The cyclone ruined the ship.”
“Was Martin Murdock with them?”
“Yes, sir,” replied the sailor.
The engine was then raised in the air and headed for China.
Frank questioned the man and learned the details of their fight with the storm and abandonment of the Rover.