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 ABOUT ALL KINDS OF SHIPS

&quot;We do.&quot;

&quot;The old people?&quot;

&quot;Yes, sir.&quot;

&quot;It is dangerous for both. The animals must be cared for by a competent force. How many animals are there?&quot;

&quot;Big ones, seven thousand; big and little together, ninety-eight thousand.&quot;

&quot;You must provide twelve hundred keepers. How is the vessel lighted?&quot;

&quot;By two windows.&quot;

&quot;Where are they?&quot;

&quot;Up under the eaves.&quot;

&quot;Two windows for a tunnel six hundred feet long and sixty-five feet deep? You must put in the electric light a few arc-lights and fifteen hundred incandescents. What do you do in case of leaks? How many pumps have you?&quot;

&quot;None, sir.&quot;

&quot;You must provide pumps. How do you get water for the passengers and the animals?&quot;

&quot;We let down the buckets from the windows.&quot;

&quot;It is inadequate. What is your motive power?&quot;

&quot;What is my which?&quot;

&quot;Motive power. What power do you use in driving the ship?&quot;

&quot;None.&quot;

&quot;You must provide sails or steam. What is the nature of your steering apparatus?&quot;

&quot;We haven t any.&quot;

&quot;Haven t you a rudder?&quot;

&quot;No, sir,&quot;

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