She hove in within a mile of the coast, and then suddenly ran to the west of where our friends laid.
This odd action was quickly explained by the sudden appearance of a schooner that darted around the wooded promontory, which the frigate was heading off.
Upon the schooner’s bow was the name Chimpanzee.
As soon as Zamora saw it he exclaimed, excitedly:
“Why, here comes one of Diavolo’s vessels now.”
“Yes,” replied Frank. “And see, that frigate is heading her off, and evidently means to capture her.”
“Bedad! we’ll see some fun now!” chuckled Barney.
“My Lawd!” roared Pomp. “See dar!”
The frigate had run toward what looked like a buoy, when she struck a mine and exploded it.
A deafening report ensued.