Some merely looked out over the sea with a childish curiosity, anxious to become acquainted with this new diabolical toy, invented by the superior races.

On the decks reserved for first class passengers astonishment was as great as the uneasiness.
"Submarines in the Mediterranean!...

But is it possible ?..." Those last to awake appeared very incredulous and could only be convinced of what had occurred when they heard the news from the boat's crew.
Ferragut wandered around like a soul in torment.

Remorse made him hide himself in his stateroom.

These people with their complaints and their comments were causing him great annoyance.