human
Any more news, Ready?
gpt
No, sir. Their current is getting weak. The last time I had them the operator said that the ship was slowly settling, but that they had the steam pumps going and would keep them working till the water reached the fires. The officers were keeping the firemen at their work with revolvers.
human
I've been through such scenes, remarked the captain.
gpt
It's part of a seaman's life, but it's an inferno while it lasts.
human
Notify me if you hear anything further,
gpt
Yes, sir. Hullo, here's something coming now. It's the _Borovian_, of the Black Star line. She got that S. O. S. too, and is hurrying to the rescue. But she's far to the south of us.
human
Yes, we shall reach the _Oriana_ long before she does, said the captain.
gpt
By the way, Ready, I've heard that you have quite a reputation for loving adventure.
human
I do like action, yes, sir,
gpt
Well, then, said Captain Turner,