The Boy Allies Under the Sea; Or, The Vanishing Submarines

ittle craft-not a human voice was heard. Now and then the faint exhaust of the engine could have been heard

embers of the crew, was stalking the foe-no particular foe, perh

small hand flashlight; and the larger searchlight in the bow was ready for i

ne forward, the other af

had crept silently from the friendly shelter of Bantry Bay. The crew had been ord

y kind had been encountered, and the hour was now after midnight. Still, keen eyes aboard the little craft

approach of a storm. But Lord Hastings, than whom there were few better weather prophets, announced tha

d not bear fruit. However, each remembered what Lord Hastings had said regarding a "tip," so they knew that

his searchlight, shielded by his hand, consulted a chart and

ngs, and in response the engines were stopped. Lord H

ar anything?" he a

one

; "I could have sworn I heard som

n; but less than five moments later

ething," he said to Fr

" replied the lad. "Sounded like a

at there is not another British vessel in these waters to-nig

our light abou

all just remain here for half an hour and see if

ce of death hun

ck, aft, gave a su

gs hurried

it?" he

ring down on us, sir," he rep

a glance. Less than 150 yards away a

gs gave a q

and in response to this comm

heel, and The Hawk came about in a broad circle; and at the sam

ghting The Hawk up like day, while all those aboard could see wa

er the water-the s

ion, in spite of the fact he

chlight on him

Frank heard the whistle o

a single movement, whirled it about. In another

le he was unable to see the other boat, because of its light, he knew that once his own searchl

he missile was not even heard, and Frank knew that h

And just in time, I should say.

's blinded us, sir, but we have don

ready to let her go the first moment you can see the enemy. If we can manage to work out from

on him, sir,"

one another harm, unless by a chance shot. For, although the occupants aboard each

e enemy fired, b

g," declared Lord Hastings. "Ca

ve a plan, sir,

quick," said

ight detour, to get out of the blinding glare, then row toward the enemy. Without the light in our eyes, we should be able to pick off a

eclared Lord Hastings. "It shal

tle boat over the side, procured

them, they could not be seen because of the light aboard The Hawk playing upon th

ped their course toward the enemy, whose bulk

other motorboat,"

ad in the darkness

rom the enemy, Frank made

enough," he whi

and picked up his rifl

eme right," said Frank. "Then get the one next your first m

ack. "Give the word

Fire!" said F

illness of the night, followe

fles and gazed toward the foe,

," said Frank. "We'll fire a couple of more shots,

rewarded. The searchlight aboard the enemy, moved b

uted Frank, and

boat was brought about and headed bac

s now lighted up by the

of the enemy fell squa

ord Hastings sinks them f

rack! Cra

r around the two lads.

er go overboard,"

oo

a single big

k!" crie

oo

ce came

in darkness as the enemy sought

oo

word of the forwa

rom the direction of the foe, follow

ngs!" exclaimed Jack.

and raised his voice

lowing The Hawk's searchlight with their eyes, the two l

nk quietly, "is

eed Jack. "Now we'll

t to their oa