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48 three officers and the old captain, and then with one accord they rushed to the locked door.

"We'll interview them now," cried the captain, as he unlocked the door and flung it open.

Philip was one step behind the captain as they made a plunge into the gloom of the gangway. He saw the captain take three steps, and then stop.

At the same instant a bright blaze like lightning flashed before his eyes, and then all became blank to him.