By a little timely concert, we can command the North Sea, and keep open important communications with the continent.

It is known the ministry intend to employ as many German troops as they can assemble, and a naval force will be all-important in keeping these mustachoed foreigners at a distance The quarrel is purely English, sir, and ought to be decided by Englishmen only." "In that, indeed, I fully concur, Sir Reginald," answered Bluewater, breathing more freely.

"I would cruise a whole winter in the North Sea to keep the Dutchmen at home, and let Englishmen decide who is to be England's king.

To me, foreign interference, in such a matter, is the next evil to positive disloyalty to my rightful prince." "These are exactly my sentiments, dear sir, and I hope to see you act on them.

By the way, how happens it you are left alone, and in what manner do you admirals divide your authority when serving in company ?" "I do not know I comprehend your question, Sir Reginald.