noon
Jack hurried away . First he returned to the other craft and assisted Edwards aboard _ The Hawk _ . Then he went to the engine , Frank took the wheel and they headed for Bantry Bay at full speed . It was still before noon when they entered the bay and came to anchor in the midst of the motorboat fleet . The lads had Lord Hastings removed ashore immediately and listened to the diagnosis of the surgeon with bated breath . `` Nothing serious , '' said the surgeon , much to the lads ' relief . `` He 's been knocked unconscious in some way .