I went down with his sister and the young lady he is engaged to marry.

On deck there was a structure of some sort covered up.

I tried to make inquires about it but they headed me off pretty quick.

There was even a sentry standing on guard before it--wouldn't let me even feel the shape of it.

However, I hadn't given up hope when there came a wireless--no guests to be allowed on board.
Conyers had to pack us all off back to the hotel, without stopping even for lunch.