If we could only make our crossing of the Nile and the Red Sea, at night-- ?" "Impossible, Major.

That's where we've got to restock petrol.

If it comes to a show-down, crippled as we are, we'll fight! Of course, I realize that, fast as we fly, the wireless flies faster.

We may have to rely on our neutralizers again--" "They're working ?" "Imperfectly, yes.

They'll still help us, in 'civilized warfare.' And as for what will happen at Mecca, if the Faithful are indiscreet enough to offer any resistance--" "Got something new, have you ?" "I think it may prove something of a novelty, Major.