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Dave Darrin on Mediterranean Service; or, With Dan Dalzell on European Duty

by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock

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Set during the early 20th century, this naval adventure novel follows the experiences of two young ensigns, Dave Darrin and Dan Dalzell, during their service aboard the battleship "Hudson" in the Mediterranean. The narrative begins with the characters in Gibraltar, where they become involved in a theft of a secret government document, initiating a series of dangerous and mysterious events. The story depicts their encounters with espionage, crime, and peril as they navigate the complexities of military duty amidst the backdrop of World War I.

The work is situated within the genre of adventure fiction and reflects the period's interest in naval and wartime exploits. It focuses on themes of friendship, loyalty, and patriotism, capturing the early 20th-century naval environment. The novel provides a detailed depiction of life aboard a warship and the challenges faced by young officers in wartime service.

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Dave Darrin and Dan Dalzell, while ashore at Gibraltar, have an exciting experience with a spy and stir up a deep mystery. Chapter II—Dan's Thirty-three-dollar Guess 27 Admiral Timworth solves the mystery for the ensigns and amazes them very much. Chapter III—The Startler at Monte Carlo 43 Danny turns a trick on a brother officer. Ashore at Monte Carlo the young ensigns find the makings of future trouble. Dave loses a human trail and saves a human life. Then the plot begins to thicken. Mr. Green Hat sets a trap at the gambling resort, into which Ensign Dalzell smilingly walks. Chapter VI—Dave Runs into a Real Thrill 78 A desperate plot to involve his country heard by Dave Darrin, who acts swiftly on the information he has obtained. Chapter VII—The Admiral Unloads His Mind 87 Called before the Admiral, the young officers make their report. The former sends a wireless to Washington, later summoning the ensigns to his quarters for secret orders. A delicate international situation is explained to Dave and Danny, who are then ordered ashore at Naples on a special and perilous mission. Darrin meets one of the men he is looking for. As a result of that meeting he and Dan are sentenced to death. Enticed away for a drive, the Naval officers find themselves in a disreputable section of Naples and on the threshold of a tragedy. Dave and Dan are attacked by a mob of Sicilian bravos and fight a desperate battle to save their own lives. Chapter XII—Evil Eyes on Sailorman Runkle 132 The young officers now discover the real reason for the attempt on their lives, but, though they do not know it, fresh perils await them. Chapter XIII—Orders Change in a Minute 138 Able Seaman Runkle, bearing an important communication from Darrin to the Captain of the U. S. S. "Hudson," gets into serious difficulties. Chapter XIV—Dan has very "Cold Feet" 151 Beset by spies, the two young officers set out on a long journey after an exciting start, later finding that they have been guilty of a grave oversight. Dave and Danny arrive in Paris, where they are the guests of the American Ambassador. Darrin trails an international plotter and makes an important discovery. Chapter XVI—"Seeing" the Paris Apaches 179 The young ensign, after picking up a valuable clew, is attacked by savage Paris Apaches, who, angered by his defense, determine…

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