"Have the scoundrels departed?" he asked. "Have you killed themall?"

"Those who I failed to kill have departed, Perry," I said in reply.

He came out on deck and, peering over the side, descried the lonecanoe floating a short distance astern with its grim and grislyfreight. Farther his eyes wan-dered to the retreating boats.

"Carter," exclaimed he at last, "this is a notable occasion. It is a greatday in the annals of Pellucidar. We sometimes have won a glorious victory.

"Your majesty's navy has routed a fleet of the enemy thrice itsown size, manned by ten times as many men. Let us give thanks."

I could scarce restrain a chuckle at Perry's use of the pronoun "we,"yet I was glad to share the rejoicing with him as I shall alwaysbe glad to share everything with the dear aged fellow.