"Don't give them the chance."
"How, Young Glory?"
"Run boldly up to her, sir."
"What then?"
"It's neck or nothing. Let all hands be ready, and once we're alongside of the Spaniard, we must board her and take her by storm."
The captain was thunderstruck. This audacious proposal fairly took his breath away. It was difficult for him to reply. Meanwhile, Young Glory respectfully awaited an answer.
CHAPTER X.
BOARDING THE CRUISER—THE LAST STAND.
"Mr. Tyler."