Then he rose, as he replied:

"No other papers, sir."

"That is all, Lieutenant," nodded the captain, and returned his
subordinate officer's salute.




CHAPTER XII

THE MAN OF THE EVIL EYE


"The captain's compliments, sir, and will Ensign Darrin report to
him immediately?"

Darrin had dressed for breakfast the morning after, but there
were yet some minutes to spare before the call would come to the
ward-room mess.

"My compliments to the captain, and I will report immediately,"
Ensign Dave replied.

Turning, he put on his sword and drew on his white gloves. Then,
with a glance over himself, he left his quarters, walking briskly
toward the commanding officer's quarters.