"How you people can allow such a thing to be done is a mystery to me.

Well, lad, under those circumstances I will agree to do what you ask me, and if your boat comes alongside when I am so far away from land that it cannot be seen, I will take the man to England." "Thank you very much indeed," Vincent said; "you will be doing a good action.

Upon what day do you sail ?" "I shall drop down on Monday into Hampton Roads, and shall get up sail at daylight next morning.

I shall pass Fortress Monroe at about seven in the morning, and shall sail straight out." "And how shall I know your ship ?" Vincent asked.

"There may be others starting just about the same time." The sailor thought for a moment.