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Pent took his little blood-stained tow-boat out to the _Holy Moses_. The yacht was already under way for the bay entrance. As they were passing out of range the Spaniards heroically redoubled their fire -- which is their custom. Pent, moving busily about the decks, stopped suddenly at the door of the engine-room. His face was set and his eyes were steely. He spoke to one of the engineers. "During the action I saw you firing at the enemy with a rifle. I told you once to stop, and then I saw you at it again. Pegging away with a rifle is no part of your business. I want you to understand that you are in trouble. " The humbled man did not raise his eyes from the deck. Presently the _Holy Moses_ displayed an anxiety for the _Chicken's_ health.
"One killed and four wounded, sir."