"It is evidently the work of a spy," added Hausmann, who, perhaps, was not wholly displeased that the Admiral should have met with a reverse. "There can be no doubt of it! We know that Lépine suspects something. This is probably one of his men—and a most daring and resourceful one."
"If that is true," said Pachmann, hoarsely, "he must not leave this ship alive! We must find him. And we must watch the wireless. Every message must be most carefully inspected."
"I will see that that is done," Hausmann agreed. "But to find the man—how do you propose to accomplish that?"
"When do your officers start their examination of the passengers for the immigration record?"
"They can start at once, if you wish."
"I do wish; and I wish also to be present."
"Very well," agreed the Captain. "We will start immediately after breakfast."
"You could be of very great help, Captain," Pachmann added, "if you would go over the passenger-list and check off the passengers with whom you are personally acquainted. No doubt you know a great many of them?"
"Yes; but the purser knows even more. Shall I ask him also to check the list?"
"If you will. It would save much time."