"There probably will be other aircraft with the fleet," said Captain Raleigh. "Most likely. Probably a Zeppelin or two with them. Fortunate we have these new anti-aircraft guns aboard. They weren't completed any too soon. Raleigh, what ships are in the Skagerak now?" "Only three, I believe. The _Glasgow, Albert_ and the _Victoria_, the former a battle cruiser and the latter two torpedo boats. If we can arrive in time there will be five of us. Then, if the _Warspite_, the _Invincible_ and the cruisers _Defense, Black Prince_ and _Warrior_ come up in time we will be more on even terms." "Exactly. But the main fleet, farther south, will hardly arrive in time I am afraid; and, by the way, you are wrong in your calculations. The _Warspite_ is with the main fleet." "Is that so? So, then, is the _Edinsburgh_, the _Tiger_, the _Peerless_, the _Terror_, the _George IV_ and the _Richard_?" "Yes; those, with a dozen battle cruisers and a score of torpedo boats, comprise the main fleet. If they arrive in time, the Germans must either run or be sent to the bottom." At this moment a message was handed to Captain Raleigh from the wireless room. "Change in orders," said the commander briefly, after scanning the piece of paper. "We are to engage the enemy at long range and seek to draw him farther into the North Sea. Orders have been sent to the three ships off Jutland to fall back before the approach of the enemy until we can join them, if they sight the enemy before we arrive. If not, we are all to retire slowly. The _Invincible_, three cruisers and half a dozen torpedo boats will join us soon after dawn. The main fleet cannot arrive until two hours before noon." "By Jove, Raleigh!" exclaimed Captain Reynolds, "I am better satisfied with those orders. There is more chance of success now. It would have been foolhardy for us to engage the whole German fleet." "I agree with you." "Well, I'll get back to my vessel now." Captain Reynolds arose and extended his hand to his fellow commander. "In case----" he said simply. Captain Raleigh gripped the hand. Then he accompanied Captain Reynolds and saw him over the side. It was now after 6 o'clock. The German fleet was due off Jutland at almost any moment. Captain Raleigh and Jack made their way to the wireless room. "Get the _Glasgow_," commanded Captain Raleigh of the operator. "_Glasgow! Glasgow_!" went the call. "_Glasgow!_" came the reply a few moments later. This conversation between the two commanders ensued: "Have you sighted the enemy?" This from the _Queen Mary_. "No," from the _Glasgow_. "Have any of your consorts picked up the foe?" "Not yet." "You received my earlier instructions?" "Yes. We are holding our ground until we sight the enemy. Then we shall retire. How long before you will come up with us?" "In your present position, two hours. If you fall back, we shall, of course, be with you sooner. Are you ready for action?" "Yes; cleared."