The sea devils were swimming, all together, and as the cage they were in moved forward, our friends were carried with it.
Queen Aquareine had a stern look upon her beautiful face.

Cap'n Bill guessed from this look that the mermaid was angry, for it seemed much like the look Trot's mother wore when they came home late to dinner.

But however angry the queen might be, she was unable to help herself or her guests just now or to escape from the guidance of the dreaded sea devils.

The rest of the party had become sober and thoughtful, and in dignified silence they awaited the outcome of this strange adventure..