NO! The pilot-boat was nearing the strange vessel, when Blair suddenly exclaimed, "I see British uniforms on board.

We have been tricked by that flag falsely displayed.

It is an English man-of-war.

Put about.
We'll pilot no such vessel into Fairport." Quick as thought the little boat had turned its head, and was making towards the shore.

The movement was not unperceived on board the man-of-war, and its cause was at once understood.