The inspector was pointing out-stream to a large vessel which had steamed inshore as far as was safe.

Probably Hervey was watching for them through a night-glass, for a blue light suddenly flared on the bridge.

Don Pedro, according to his promise, fired a pistol, and it was then that Date learned that his companions were armed.
"What the devil did you do that for ?" he inquired angrily.

"It will bring my constables down on us." "I do not mind, since you can control them," said De Gayangos coolly.

"I had to give the signal." "And we all have revolvers," said Random quickly.