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 * a terrible sea on, and all sorts of signs
 * of something that's likely to shorten our days;-
 * And you carry on so as to make it come quicker!

THE PASSENGER
 * You're in no mood, I see, to negotiate further;
 * but time, you know, brings with it many a change-
 * [Nods in a friendly fashion.]
 * We'll meet when you're sinking, if not before;
 * perhaps I may then find you more in the humour.
 * [Goes into the cabin.]

PEER
 * Unpleasant companions these scientists are!
 * With their freethinking ways-
 * [To the BOATSWAIN, who is passing.]
 * Hark, a word with you, friend!
 * That passenger? What crazy creature is he?

THE BOATSWAIN
 * I know of no passenger here but yourself.

PEER
 * No others? This thing's getting worse and worse.
 * [To the SHIP'S BOY, who comes out of the cabin.]
 * Who went down the companion just now?

THE BOY
 * The ship's dog, sir!
 * [Passes on.]

THE LOOK-OUT [shouts].
 * Land close ahead!

PEER
 * Where's my box? Where's my trunk?
 * All the baggage on deck!

THE BOATSWA