Why we're trapped isn't a question that matters very much under the circumstances--the serious thing is that we certainly are trapped." Vickers turned to Audrey.
"My fault!" he said contritely.

"All my fault! But I meant it for the best--it was the thing to do--and who on earth could have foreseen this.
Look here!--we've got to think pretty quick, Copplestone, that captain, now?
Has he done this on his own hook, or--is there somebody on board who's at the top of things ?" "I don't see any good in thinking quick, or asking one's self questions," replied Copplestone.

"We're locked in here.

We've got Miss Greyle into this mess--and her mother will be anxious and alarmed.

I wish we'd let this confounded yacht go where it liked before ever we'd--" "Don't!" broke in Audrey.