It would not be dark, since a young July moon still held forth after a fashion, to show them the way into port.
A peculiar uneasiness had possessed Roderic.
It dated from the conclusion of the blow.
Somehow, when looking upon the last most violent efforts of the miniature hurricane, the thought had occurred to him, what of the Sterling Castle?
Was she also exposed to this storm?
The chances seemed to favor such a conclusion.
He began to make new inquiries concerning her sea worthiness.
Was her crew English or Spanish?
If the latter he had grave doubts.
Captain Beven was able to give him some information that eased his mind.