We were invited to lunch on board.

At the last moment we were turned off.

Through some glasses from the roof of the 'Ship' I saw some workmen pull down the match-boarding, but I couldn't make out what the structure was." "I can give you an idea," Collins remarked.

"This fellow Worth has got hold of some system of concentric lenses, with extraordinary reflectors which enable him to see distinctly at least thirty feet under water.
Then they have a recording instrument, according to which they alter the gradient of a new gun, with shells that explode under water.

Von Lowitz was on the track of something of this sort last year, but he gave it up chiefly because Krupps wouldn't guarantee him a shell." "Krupps gave it up a little too soon, then," Granet muttered.