We are near
shore; and it seems he can swim like a duck--a long-distance
champion and all that. He was so very meek about it that we were
a little careless. I know it taught me a lesson. There are only
two places where a spy is safe: in his grave, or in irons; and
he's not very safe then. He watched his chance and when he got a
second's show, he moved like a whirlwind. He knocked his guard
down and grabbed his revolver, all in one jump, shot full at
Captain Greene, missed him but winged me and killed the captain
of the Firefly, poor fellow!
"Then he made for the door with Captain Green after him; and you
know the rest."
"Gee!" said Porky.
"Sakes!" added Beany.
There was a silence. The Colonel looked at his watch. There was
a sound of tramping from above.
"They are getting the men ready to go ashore," he said. "This is
to be the last daylight disembarkation. Better go up and take a
look around, boys. It is worth seeing. Are your things all
ship-shape?"
"Yes, sir; all ready to pick up," said Porky, "Can't we do
something for you?"
"Not a thing, thank you! This arm does not even burn now. When
you see me on deck, just fall in, and don't let me have to look
for you." He smiled and dismissed them with a nod as the doctor
entered.
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