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188 "They tell me that Japanese sailors and soldiers are among the healthiest in the world," answered Luke.

In a few days the southern point of Korea was passed and the bow of the warship was pointed toward the eastern coast of Manchuria. They were now getting close to the battleground and the lookout was constantly watching for the appearance of the ships of the enemy.

"We'll have a fight before very long—I can feel it in my bones," declared Larry. And he was right: but before telling of that contest, and what surprising results it led to, we shall have to tell of something else which occurred, to delight Larry exceedingly.