But in spite of that he continued bellowing with all the force of his faith.
"Now you've hit it!...

Hurrah! Hurrah!" And the strange thing was that the enemy instantly disappeared from the blue surface.

The gunners still sent some shots against their periscope.

Then there was left in the place which they had occupied only a white and glistening expanse.
The steamer went toward this enormous spot of oil whose undulations were twinkling with sunflower-like reflections.
The marines uttered shouts of enthusiasm.

They were sure of having sent the submersible to the bottom.