"Right," replied Lord Hastings, "and it's up to us to get there well ahead of them."
"Other cruisers coming within zone, sir," reported the wireless operator.
"Can you make out their conversation?" inquired Lord Hastings.
"No, sir," was the reply. "They have reported to the flagship, and after being warned, have continued in code."
"Did you pick up their identities?"
"Yes, sir. Besides the Dresden, the Gneisenau, Leipzig and
Nurnberg have reported."
"That's all of 'em," said Lord Hastings dryly, "and they make a pretty powerful squadron. Here's where we have to begin to hustle."
The Sylph seemed to go forward even faster than before.