“Well, yes, partly so. Also we are Americans.”
“Caught here at the outbreak of the war?”
“Yes.”
“Well, I’ll do what I can to get you out of it.”
“Thanks.”
“You see, I am not without influence. It happens that I am the new military governor of the city.”
“Is that so?” exclaimed Frank in surprise.
“Yes. I only arrived today, and was having a consultation with the Turkish admiral when this disaster occurred.”
“Have you any idea what caused this disaster?” asked Frank quietly.
“I guess there is no doubt what caused it. A British or a French submarine.”