But as a thrilling event proved, this was premature.
Suddenly the Dolphin began to rock strangely, and a dull gurgling was heard under her bow.
Frank ran to the companionway that led down into her hold, and listened intently.
When he turned about his face was deadly pale.
“My God!” he gasped. “The Dolphin is doomed!”
“What!” cried Stanhope, in alarm. “Is she sinking?”
“She is making water fast!”
Consternation most profound seized the voyagers.
What did the future hold for them?
Luckily they were near land. But to be cast away upon a desert isle in this part of the world was by no means a pleasant thing.