Lieutenant Danvers had already come over to the "Benson" from the
flagship. Danvers bore with him the orders of the naval board.
Moreover, the lieutenant was to remain on the Pollard craft that day.
Each submarine that was entered for the race had a naval officer on
board, who was to give directions, at need, and to act as judge of
conduct.

"Just get under way easily, and move out, Mr. Benson," advised Danvers.
"Eight or nine miles will be fast enough to go."

Jack and the naval officer stood by the platform deck steering wheel as
the "Benson" left her moorings.

Back by the conning tower stood Messrs. Farnum and Pollard. Eph was
below, until otherwise needed, to render Hal any necessary help in the
engine room.

"There goes the Rhinds boats" called Mr Farnum, as one of the other
submarines left her moorings, making for sea in the wake of the
"Chelsea," which gunboat was to act as the starter's boat for that day.

"What's the name of that particular Rhinds boat?" asked Jack.

"The 'Zelda'," replied Lieutenant Danvers.

"Nice, lady-like name for a fighting boat," mocked Jack.

"You don't seem to like the Rhinds people," hinted the naval officer.