Therefore many of her fiendish crew had gone down with her.
But their bodies were, of course, much consumed with the action of the water and of marine animals.
A brief inspection of the deck was made; but one and all were thinking of the mighty wealth which undoubtedly existed below decks.
And Frank led the way down through the hatches.
The scene upon going into the cabin of the pirate ship was a thrilling one.
Everywhere were skeletons in various positions, some expressing perfect horror and agony, faithfully showing how the wretched souls had departed.
But there was no article of special value in the first cabin.
Corroded cutlasses, muskets and other arms were lying about.
Leaving all this for later inspection Frank pushed forward into the forward cabin.
Here was a horrible sight.