CHAPTER XIV

A REMEMBRANCE FROM SHORE


It was a drowsy looking submarine party that retired to a room in the
hotel to talk over the situation.

"Now, of course, first of all," declared Jacob Farnum, "we must take
word of this whole affair to the commanding officer of the gunboat. As
the representative, here, of the United States Government, he can give
us some advice as to what to do. I am wondering whether M. Lemaire
and Mlle. Nadiboff can be arrested."

"Hal," demanded Jack, turning to his chum, "when you were prowling about
at the cave, did you hear Gaston mention the name of M. Lemaire?"

"No," replied Hastings, shaking his head.

"Then there wouldn't be any witness to confirm my testimony," sighed
Captain Benson. "Without such a witness to aid me, I don't see how we
could expect to prove anything legally against M. Lemaire."

"As for that pretty young Russian woman--" began Mr. Farnum.

"We haven't a single line of proof we could put out against her,"