"I only engaged them to bring her down, for I thought that you would prefer to select your own hands."
"I should," replied Levi, thinking what young men he could procure.
"We shall be ready to start on our cruise to the eastward in three or four days," added Mr. Watson.
"I will be ready, sir."
By the time the lunch was disposed of, The Starry Flag, Jr. had arrived, and Levi landed the party. He was anxious to engage his crew, and he ran the boat over to her moorings. On the rocks he found Dock Vincent, who had been observing the yacht.
CHAPTER VII.
GRAVE CHARGES.
"What vessel's that, Levi?" asked Dock Vincent, as the young skipper landed on the rocks.
"It's The Starry Flag," replied Levi, smiling.