Masts creaked and cordage rattled; the sails had been lowered, and everything made safe, and Captain Owen, standing on the bridge, looked energetic, and "fit" to fight with the storm-fiend.

The ladies soon retired, and many of the gentlemen followed them below, some of the younger and hardier remaining on deck.

Amongst them was Cardo, who watched the fury of the elements as the wind tore down upon them.

Once, as the captain passed him, he asked, "Is there any danger ?" "I see none," was the laconic reply.

It satisfied Cardo, and he gave himself up to watch the grandeur of the storm.