44/46 However, I couldn't swear to that. They must be fifteen miles away. I expect they are our consorts, and a merchantman they have captured." "Can they see them from the other side of that island ?" Ralph asked excitedly. "It depends how far round the frigate is lying, and how close in shore. But if they have sent any one up on the hill there, of course they can make them out as plainly as we can." Jacques handed the glass to Ralph. |