This abuse of his flag did not produce the slightest remorse, nor did it appear as disloyal to him.

The German corsairs were coming closer to their prey, displaying neutral flags, in order to deceive.

The submarines were remaining hidden behind pacific sailing ships in order to rise up suddenly near defenseless vessels.

The most felonious proceedings of the ancient pirates had been resuscitated by the German fleet.
He was not afraid of the submarines.

He trusted in the speed of the _Mare Nostrum_ and in his lucky star.
"And if any of them should cross our path," he said to his second, "just let them go before the prow!" He wished this so that he could send his vessel upon the submersible at full speed, daring it to come on.
The Mediterranean was no longer the same sea that it had been months before when the captains knew all its secrets; he could no longer live on it as confidently as in the house of a friend.
He stayed in his stateroom only to sleep.