Ensign Darrin’s desperate plan. The governor in terror. Old “Burnt-face” swoons. Dave tests the powder. “Fire the magazine when you think it is the only course left!” Darrin kisses his wife farewell. Chapter XII—His Excellency Makes a Proposal Hand to hand on top of the wall. Yellow men hurled to the ground. Sampson totes the governor. Words that acted like magic. Villainy is suspected. “Forward, march!” Chapter XIII—A Journey of Fears Riding on a powder magazine. On board the “Castoga.” “Well done, Darrin.” Dan objects to being thanked. A summons from the sickbay. What happened to Pembroke. Chapter XIV—The Plot That Failed Dave hears a confession. “If I am alive in the morning.” The governor’s avarice. The part of “Burnt-face.” Darrin shakes hands with a scoundrel. Chapter XV—Ensigns Get a Surprise The lot of a naval officer. Dave admits being badly scared. How the governor made amends. Sailing of the “Castoga.” Good bye to Belle. Ordered to report to the Admiral. What came of Darrin’s report. Chapter XVI—Old Friends Meet in Tokio A wonderful medallion. “In my family 600 years.” A ride after a two-legged horse. Belle receives a present. Could not keep a secret. Dave in line for trouble. Chapter XVII—Complications Await Ensign Darrin The note that Belle lost. Japanese are polite in their indignation. Dave is astounded. What does it all mean? Prepared to face a storm. Chapter XVIII—A Call That Turned out Badly An insult resented. Danny Grin bears a startling message. “What are you going to do about it?” A joke that was not a joke. Dave Darrin challenged to a duel. Chapter XIX—An Outcast in Tokio Danny Grin makes a speech. That was a splendid deed. Never smelled powder. Japanese officers unconvinced. Dave Darrin is shunned. The Frenchman’s snub. “If any man dares, I’ll wring his neck!” Conclusion—Courage That Did Not Fail “Spt! Spt! Sizz! Sizz-zz!” A sputtering bomb under Ensign Darrin. Japan’s undying gratitude earned. A belated apology. The mystery of the stolen medallion. Honored by the Emperor. DAVE DARRIN ON THE ASIATIC STATION CHAPTER I—TWO STRANGERS OF MANILA “I am delighted to have had the privilege of meeting you, Miss Chapin,” said Ensign Dave Darrin, lifting his uniform cap and bowing low at the end of the brief conversation. “And my thanks to you, Captain Chapin, for having afforded us the great pleasure.” Ensign Dan Dalzell, U. S. Navy, delivered himself in similar fashion. The two young naval officers turned and were about to resume their stroll over the _Punta de España_, or Spanish bridge, which, crossing the Pasig River, separates Old Manila from New. Just as suddenly, however, the pair checked their progress, to stare across the bridge. On the opposite side, leaning against the rail, stood a Chinaman in rather rich apparel, with a decidedly sinister cast of countenance.