She had hardly gained the summit when she uttered a cry that attracted Cabot's attention and caused him to hasten in her direction.
In a few moments he met her running breathlessly down the hill.
"What is it ?" he asked.

"Are you hurt ?" "A warship coming up the coast," she panted.

"I saw it plainly, and we must get back with the news as quick as we can." Much as Cabot hated to give over the exploration of that wonderful copper-bearing ledge, he did not hesitate to obey the imperative call of friendship, and accompanied Cola with all speed back to the village.
When they reached it they found White jubilant over the extraordinary catch of lobsters that was even then being brought in.
"Hurrah!" he cried, as Cabot appeared.

"Biggest catch of the season, and you are just in time to help pack it away.

But what brings you back so early?
I thought you were off for all day." "Oh, White, they are coming!" gasped Cola.
"Who are coming ?" "A warship.