The sight thrilled her curiously; it awoke in her an uplifting sense of pride that took no account of the danger to herself in the encounter that must now be inevitable.
Beside her on the poop, whither they had climbed to obtain a better view, and equally arrested and at gaze, stood Lord Julian.

But he shared none of her exultation.

He had been in his first sea-fight yesterday, and he felt that the experience would suffice him for a very considerable time.

This, I insist, is no reflection upon his courage.
"Look," said Miss Bishop, pointing; and to his infinite amazement he observed that her eyes were sparkling.

Did she realize, he wondered, what was afoot?
Her next sentence resolved his doubt.