Its length was just a few inches over forty-two feet.

Half-way along it, a wider corridor crossed it at right angles--the main passage of the ship.
The Master led the way toward this median corridor.

His tall, big-shouldered figure swung along, triumphant, impressive in the long coat, dominant and free.

Followed by the other three, he turned to the left, forward of the ship.
The main corridor, like the other, was flanked by doors.

Two or three stood open, giving glimpses of comfortable staterooms.