Chapter 16 A STRANGE DISCOVERY

"Get down that hatchway!" ordered Ned, wiping the spray from his face. "Those fellows see the name 'U-13'!"

"Won't they observe the white flag if we put it up?" asked Jack.

"I don't believe they will!" Ned stated. "Better get below!"

As if to emphasize the boy's opinion another report echoed over the space of water separating the battleshi