"008 (B018) - The Sargasso Ogre (1933-10) - Lester Dent" - читать интересную книгу автора (Robeson Kenneth)

CAN YOU FURNISH ME INFORMATION PRESENT WHEREABOUTS FOLLOWING SHIPS STOP SEA SYLPH STOP HENRYETTA STOP U S S VOYAGER STOP QUEEN NEPTUNE STOP GOTHAM BELLE STOP AXTELLA MARIE STOP RADIO ME CARE OF LINER CAMERONIC



DOC SAVAGE







Long Tom scraped thoughtfully in his thin hair. "You think that getting in touch with the ships named on the belt will cast a light on this mystery?"



"I believe Scotland Yard's answer to this radiogram will throw light on something a good deal more horrible than these present difficulties of ours," Doc replied quietly.



"What do you mean?"



"I have heard of most of those ships -- heard something which suggests a very unpleasant possibility. We will know more about it when we get Scotland Yard's reply."



Long Tom would have liked to probe for more definite information, but knew it would be futile. Doc was not in the habit of giving voice to idle theories. When he had proved his suspicions to be facts, word would be forthcoming.



They went out on deck, after filing the wireless message for immediate transmission.



The lights of Alexandria receded rapidly in the warm night. Monk and the others joined Doc. Together, they stood at the rail and conversed, speculating on whether or not their troubles had been left behind.



The Cameronic rapidly quieted, for the passengers -- mostly tourists -- had spent a strenuous day sight-seeing, and were quick to retire. The liner plowed silently through the night. Somehow, it had the aspect of a shiny, new coffin fitted with lights.



The tomblike atmosphere, enwrapping a ship so new and so elaborate, lent the impression that they were starting a voyage of death.