There remained three clear days before the die was cast and the momentous step taken—unless events over which the late officers and crew of the Donibristle had no control should necessitate a hurried change of plans.
Just before sunset the guns' crews were withdrawn from the emplacements, and the guards stationed outside the huts were marched out of the compound, so apparently Señor Ramon Porfirio was satisfied that the vessel that had caused him great uneasiness had really taken her departure.
CHAPTER XVI
Captain Consett's Report
Extract from the Report of Captain Cyrus P. Consett, commanding U.S.S. Yosemite.
| "U.S.S. Yosemite, | |
| "Serial No. K445. | Off Honolulu, |
| "21st March, 1921. |
"To Rear-Admiral Josiah N. Felix,
"Commanding Third Pacific Squadron, U.S.N.
"Sir,