Bet you the _Adventurer_ is doing some pitching herself about now!" They relapsed into silence then, for making one's self heard above the clamour of wind and water and the groans and creakings of the schooner was hard work.

They watched the _Adventurer_ for the expected signal for a long time, but it was nearly ten when a lantern began to swing from side to side on the cruiser.

A moment later they heard faintly the shriek of the _Adventurer's_ whistle..