"So do I; but I'm afraid we are on a wild-goose chase."
"Perhaps not—at least, I hope not. If there is a rebel ship in these waters, we'll have her, if we have to dive after her."
"The ocean is very broad. None of our ships have had much luck in catching these rebel pirates. I would rather have gone down on the blockade, where there is some show for us."
"Don't give it up, Captain Somers."
"I don't give it up; but I do not see any reason why I should be more fortunate than others. A score of our ships have cruised for months without catching a single one of them."
"They didn't look where they were," laughed Tom.
"If I knew where they were, I would look there."
"You will certainly catch one of the pirates, Captain Somers."
"Why do you say so?"
"Because you are smart, and you are lucky. I know you will make a capture on this cruise. I feel it in my bones."