The captain of the frigate will be savage that all the privateers have escaped him, but it may put him into a good temper if he takes possession here before the schooner arrives." Ralph ran down to the storehouse, got hold of a sheet and an oar, and a white flag was soon hoisted on the top of the cliff.

Five minutes later two gigs were seen rowing off from the frigate.

Ralph and Jacques took their places on the battery.

When the boats reached the mouth of the narrow entrance the order was given for the men to lay on their oars.

Ralph shouted at the top of his voice: "You can come on, sir! We are the only two here!" The order was given to row on, and Ralph and his companion at once went down to meet them at the end of the harbor.