When he tried the door he found that it was locked.
Presently he heard the movement of the screw, and felt the motion of the vessel.

There was a port light to the room, and he placed himself where he could see out at it.

But there was nothing to be seen which afforded him any hope of comfort.

There must be a pilot on board, and he began to wonder if there could be any way to communicate with him.

He took from his pocket a piece of paper and pencil.