A mile out to seaward lay the long black shape of a torpedo destroyer.

The pinnace ran alongside and they all went on board, two of the sailors carrying the body as before.
Professor Marmion found himself accompanying them.

The body was taken into a little cabin and laid in a berth.

The rug was turned down from the face, and he recognised Prince Zastrow.

A few minutes later he found himself in the main cabin of the destroyer.