_Nissr_ had got wholly out of control, so far as steerage-way was concerned; but the rate of her fall seemed to have been a trifle checked.
Alden and the major followed their chief to the companion.

All three descended the ladder, which hung inward and away from them at a sharp angle.

They reached the strangely inclined floor of the main corridor, and, bracing themselves against the port wall, worked their way aft.
Not all the admirable discipline of the Legion could prevent some confusion.

Such of the men as were on duty in pilot-house, pits, wireless, or engine-room were all sticking; but a number of off-duty Legionaries were crowding into the main corridor.

Among them the Master saw Leclair and Rrisa.