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"Now," said Lord Hastings to Von Rosten, "I would be glad if you could do a further favor for me?" "Consider it granted if it is within my power," said the young German. "Thanks," said Lord Hastings. "I should like to borrow half a dozen of your crew. As you know, I am short handed, and I have work to do." The German hesitated, but only for a moment. "Very well, sir," he returned.
They are young, as you see, but they have proved themselves more than once in His Majesty's service." The young German bowed again. "Now," continued Lord Hastings, "I shall take up the little matter of how I happen to be in command of the U-16 and the unfortunate fate of Captain Tarlenhein." "Fate!" exclaimed Von Rosten. "It is only too true," muttered Lord Hastings sorrowfully.
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"Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow." "What for, sir?" asked Frank. "Oh, just to look about a little," was the reply. "We may be able to pick up a little useful information." "And why didn't you tell Von Rosten you were bound there, sir?" Jack wanted to know.
"And you can suggest means for overcoming it?" "I can," replied Lord Hastings, and added: "At the proper time and place." Von Rosten sat down and indicated Davis. "Then you can vouch for this man?" he asked. "Yes," replied Lord Hastings. "And I should be glad if you would release him. He is a traitor to his country and something of a bungler, but I can make use of him."
"Lieutenant Commander Von Rosten, sir," replied the other, who could not have been more than twenty-five years of age. "Von Rosten, to be sure," replied Lord Hastings, affecting to recall the name. "Allow me to present my friends, who are at present acting as my officers." He beckoned to Frank and Jack to approach.
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Before returning on deck Lord Hastings also issued a few sharp commands to Jack and Frank. "Just keep your nerve and everything will turn out all right," he said. "But Davis," exclaimed Frank. "He is likely to betray us." "Don't you believe it," said Lord Hastings. "Von Rosten doesn't trust him very much and Davis will be sharp enough to know it.
"Pick twelve men of the crew and have them ready to go aboard the U-16 with Captain Bernstorff here," he commanded. The officer saluted and withdrew. "Now, is there anything further I can do for you?" asked Von Rosten. "Nothing, thank you," replied Lord Hastings, "and, with your permission, as soon as Davis is freed of his shackles and the men are ready, I shall return to my own vessel.
"Very well, sir," returned Von Rosten. "Then I shall turn him over to you." "If you would be so kind," said Lord Hastings. The German again summoned his first officer. "Take the irons off this man," he commanded. The first officer motioned for Davis to follow him. "Return when you have been released," ordered Lord Hastings. "Very well," said Davis. He left the cabin.