task."

"Oh! I hope so," said the other, his face marked by an eagerness that
told of the one sole wish of his youthful heart.




CHAPTER XI.


OUT OF THE FRYING PAN INTO THE FIRE.

Frank took the first watch.

It was to begin about ten o'clock that night; for both of them had
remained on deck, talking, up to that hour. The night was so comfortable
after the hot day that they disliked going into the sleeping
quarters. These happened to face the deck, however, so that the vessel
was admirably suited to cruising in tropical regions.

"Every thing seems to be going on decently right now," remarked Andy,
yawning, as he prepared to have a few hours' sleep.

"That's so," returned his chum. "But while we've got some of the
faithful ones on duty, we mustn't forget that there may be other snakes
aboard. Enrique and the little shouter may not have been all the
sympathizers with the revolutionists. And not for a minute will we relax
our vigilance."