It was soon apparent that one of the stern chasers had been disabled; and after a while the other ceased its noise.

Beeks was so excited that he left the wardroom, and found his way into what proved to be the captain's cabin.

More than one shot had come into it, and made no little havoc.

He found a port there through which he obtained a view of the Bellevite.

Whatever damage had been done to her, her engine was in perfect order, for she was driving ahead at her best speed.
The quartermaster reported what he had seen to Christy, though it proved nothing except that the Bellevite was all right, but everything began to look more hopeful to the occupants of the wardroom.