And now it was seen that she had sighted the Dolphin.
This was made manifest by a gun fired from her bow.
The Dolphin could not answer save by displaying a flag. This was, however, recognized.
Nearer the two boats drew, and soon the brig was in speaking distance.
It was seen that she floated the American flag.
Her appearance was, however, a mystery, for she did not have the bearing of either a whaler or a trader.
But the mystery was soon solved.
“Ahoy!” came from the brig.
“Ship ahoy!” replied Frank.
“What craft are you?”