With the five blacks we are now double their strength, and even Carthew may see the uselessness of offering any resistance." They ran down until they were within a mile of the shore, not being now more than a beam off the brigantine.

Two female figures had some time before been made out on her deck, but they had now disappeared.

It was evident that the Osprey was being closely watched by those on board the brigantine.

Presently two or three men were seen to run aft.
"They are going to tack again, sir.

If they do they will come right out to us." Frank made no reply, but stood with his glass fixed on the brigantine.