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- a terrible sea on, and all sorts of signs
- of something that's likely to shorten our days;-
- And you carry on so as to make it come quicker!
THE PASSENGER
- You're in no mood, I see, to negotiate further;
- but time, you know, brings with it many a change-
- [Nods in a friendly fashion.]
- We'll meet when you're sinking, if not before;
- perhaps I may then find you more in the humour.
- [Goes into the cabin.]
PEER
- Unpleasant companions these scientists are!
- With their freethinking ways-
- [To the BOATSWAIN, who is passing.]
- Hark, a word with you, friend!
- That passenger? What crazy creature is he?
THE BOATSWAIN
- I know of no passenger here but yourself.
PEER
- No others? This thing's getting worse and worse.
- [To the SHIP'S BOY, who comes out of the cabin.]
- Who went down the companion just now?
THE BOY
- The ship's dog, sir!
- [Passes on.]
THE LOOK-OUT [shouts].
- Land close ahead!
PEER
- Where's my box? Where's my trunk?
- All the baggage on deck!
THE BOATSWA
