away from here. From this point, looking down, we can see if any of the
boats in port get ready to put out. So Millard, if he hasn't already
escaped, can't get away by sea without our knowing it. If he tries to
get away by land, we're right where we can see him coming."

"Then you think we'd better wait here, keeping out of sight, until
dark?" asked Hal.

"Most decidedly. Don't you?"

"Yes," nodded Hal.

"But it'll be a mighty tedious wait," growled Eph, the impatient one.

"Well, youngster, we're not here to consult our own comfort," retorted
Captain Jack. "There's something higher to consult--the best interests
of our country."

"Oh, if you put it that way!" grumbled Eph, much mollified.

The submarine boys had stepped into a little hollow, just off the road,
and barely below a rise in the ground. There were trees and bushes
about to aid them in concealing themselves. If they saw anyone coming
their way they could easily find better hiding.

No one came, however. Dark found the boys desperately hungry.

"Of course we didn't think to bring anything to eat," uttered Eph,
disgustedly. "What are we going to do about it?"