ng morning that Lord Hastings re

at I have time on my hands. Would it be too much

shall be pleased. I shall have my man roll

Captain Koenig. He

nd Frank and Jack and order them to his cabin

ge to pick off the gunner should he train one of the rapid-firers on us. Do not move, however, unless it is necessary. If we can reach the bridge wi

utomatics. Jack did likewise. These they put in th

ed Miss Wheaton, w

pen," said the girl, "and I want to

g to your cabin and staying there. Make s

"I had hoped to be of

make sure that the women remain in t

r way to her own cabin. Then she summoned the other women prisoners and when they were inside she locked the d

ridge. There were only two men there-the officer

motioned to the giant

Koenig

Tom," he said quietly.

grinning. "I'll be

gs to Captain Koenig's

rtunity of matching his wits against his prisoner acros

lained. "I thought I would enjoy the battle. Mr.

that event," sai

Johnson wheeled Lord Hastings into position and fell into position

xiety, as though nothing were about to transpire. Even the negro, Tom, showed nothing of the excitement that he felt. Now a

was winning. Lord Hastings glanced at the clock. It lacked five minutes to 11. He loo

six bel

ings, apparently accidentally, brushe

" he said to

ead, his hand sought the box in his chair and when he

ticulate cry. At the same moment Tom sprang forward, a

der in the German navy, which means that he was a brave and resourceful man. He allowed his body to rela

unded in an

worked with swift a

ion at a glance. Tom released his hold upon Captain Koenig and jumped for the lieutenant. As the negro's arms went round the man, Jac

ight shin. Immediately Tom released his bold and sought his brass knuckles. Bef

volver and fired, but t

ttered an

" ordered Lo

box were disposed of between the three, and then a

bearing down on them, both opened fire. The revolvers of Lord

of the keys to the doo

cester streamed forth.

ck gave him a pair o

ided up as far a

chine guns until we get there. Much depends on your getting there before the enemy can recover from their surprise." St

ifles!" cried

ord Hastings and membe

er crews

lared above and there came t

discovered!"

no time to

s, ammunition and small arms were stored. The men, perhaps six

men, Jack," sai

Arm them and then come on deck. You go with him, Tom. If any of the prisoners hang ba

d on deck, closely

rd from the outside. Sounds of confusion from within told the lads that the prisoners had heard the sounds of firing above.

appeared afraid that the door would give beneath kicks and blows rained upon it from with

eared in sight and the attackers had the advantage. One swerved sudd

n Jack opened the door. He held u

shouted to make himself hea

e words. There was a wild cheer as the