FATH. P. Thank God, they’re swearing yet. (enter Captain and officers.)
1st OFF. She’s simply lying by.
2d OFF. Not in distress,—she doesn’t signal.
CAPT. A pirate, waiting till the blow is over. (exit Father Poularde expeditiously and horrifiedly.)
1st OFF. Shall the passengers be warned?
CAPT. Not until our suspicions are confirmed. (enter wildly and excitedly the passengers.)
1st L. P. Is there a pirate ship coming?
2d L. P. Can it catch us?
3d L. P. (hysterically) Let’s get the life preservers!