For this reason they had quickened their speed, consuming a vast amount of extra coal.

It was necessary to get away as soon as possible, seeking the refuge of Hamburg.

The radiographic apparatus had evidently been working to some purpose.
By the glare of the bluish searchlights which were spreading a livid clearness over the sea, began the unloading of passengers and baggage for Paris, from the transatlantic into the tenders.

"Hurry! Hurry!" The seamen were pushing forward the ladies of slow step who were recounting their valises, believing that they had lost some.

The stewards loaded themselves up with babies as though they were bundles.