He had not only secured the rifles and the ammunition for them, but he had purchased from one of the small American Republics an armoured yacht which had been especially built for war service.

He grew quite enthusiastic, even excited, as he told me of her: "She is the last word in naval construction--a torpedo yacht.

A small cruiser, with turbines up to date, oil-fuelled, and fully armed with the latest and most perfect weapons and explosives of all kinds.

The fastest boat afloat to-day.

Built by Thorneycroft, engined by Parsons, armoured by Armstrong, armed by Crupp.