“I’ll niver believe that, sor. No, it’s my opinion that thim omadhouns av the Aurelian had the insthrumentality av it all.”
Clifford gave a start.
“I have it!” he cried.
“Phwat, sor?”
“It is the work of Parker. He dropped a torpedo down upon us. It’s a wonder that it did not kill us. If his aim had been true we should now be dead!”
The Celt looked his horror.
“Shure, an’ phwat av it sthruck the Dolphin?”
“I do not think it fell in that locality,” declared Clifford, “though I have no doubt the Dolphin felt the shock somewhat.”
Then Barney gave a wild start.
“But, shure, sor, it’s fools we are to be here an’ leave Misther Frank phwere he is.”