Frank Merriwell's danger

"Frank Merriwell's Danger" by Burt L. Standish is an early 20th-century adventure story that follows Frank Merriwell, a smart and respected Yale student, as he embarks on a sailing trip with his buddies, which showcases friendship and thrilling escapades against the backdrop of college days. The story begins with the excitement of spring at Yale, as Frank is invited by his friend Harry Rattleton to sail on the "Jolly Sport," and the adventure quickly turns suspenseful when they encounter a mysterious schooner named "Pirate", from which a girl's cry for help is heard, kicking off the pursuit of the ship and foreshadowing the dangers that will soon come.