Bill. It has taken its eye.
Sniggers. We are saved.
A Voice Off [with outlandish accent]. Meestaire William Jones, Able Seaman. [The Toff has never spoken, never moved. He only gazes stupidly in horror.]
Bill. Albert, Albert, what is this? [He rises and walks out. One moan is heard. Sniggers goes to the window. He falls back sickly.]
Albert [in a whisper]. What has happened?
Sniggers. I have seen it. I have seen it. O, I have seen it! [He returns to table.]
The Toff [laying his hand very gently on Sniggers's arm, speaking softly and winningly.] What was it, Sniggers?
Sniggers. I have seen it.
Albert. What?
Sniggers. O!