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 Li Chang from that ship and that'll clean everything up."

The officers got into the motorboat and Joe clambered in beside Tony Prito, who was at the wheel. The craft backed out of the channel into the deeper water of the cove, then sped out into Barmet Bay.

"Once we get out of the bay we should see her lights," said the federal officer. "Li Chang probably has his ship anchored just off the coast."

This proved to be the case. The lights of the vessel were soon descried and the motorboat sped toward it through the night.

When the boat drew alongside, the federal man roared out:

"Ahoy, there!"

A voice answered in Chinese.

"Speak English!" roared the officer. "Throw over a ladder or we'll open fire on you."

"Who there?"

"The police."

Jabbering voices and running footsteps suddenly created a commotion. One of the troopers fired his revolver into the air and very promptly a ladder was lowered over the side of the vessel.

"That's better!" said the federal man, as he clambered up over the rail, revolver in hand.