They guessed, of course, that our craft were making off, and went to help the frigate." "They were too late to be of any use, Jacques." "Ah! you have seen them from the top of the hill.

I did not think of that.

What is the news ?" "The frigate was in chase of one of them.

It was too far for me to see which.

I should say he was two or three miles ahead, certainly well out of gunshot, and as far as I could see during the hour I was watching them, was increasing her lead.