Joy and excitement thrilled the ship's company.

Cuban patriots appeared in uniforms with Cuban flags pinned in the brims of their straw sombreros.

From the hold came boxes of small-arm ammunition of Mausers, rifles, machetes, and saddles.

To protect the landing a box of shells was placed in readiness beside the one-pounder.
"In two hours, if we have smooth water," shouted Lighthouse Harry, "we ought to get all of this on shore.

And then, all I ask," he cried mightily, "is for some one to kindly show me a Spaniard!" His heart's desire was instantly granted.