"You think it will be severe?"
"Very severe, sir. I have sailed the seas longer than you have, sir, and I recognize the signs."
"And you don't think this craft can weather the storm?"
"I am afraid not, sir. Of course there is always a possibility, and by running with the storm we have, of course, a fighting chance; but that's all we have, sir, a fighting chance."
"It is as much as we have had many times before," replied Frank.
"Very well, then," to Edwards, "you may take the wheel. Your advice is to run before it?"
"Yes, sir, at full speed."
"Your advice shall be taken. We'll keep the engine going and the steering is up to you."
"Very good, sir."
Edwards took the wheel and Frank made his way forward.