I was on deck at the time and noted the gradual list. One of the Diesel engines broke down in the morning, and while we were working on it, the forward port diving-tank commenced to fill. It was after this that our troubles commenced. The first two boats we sighted made off as fast as they could go and the third, a huge freighter, fired on us, forcing us to submerge. We ran steadily along upon the surface, making good time. Nothing of much moment occurred for a while after we left British waters behind us. I made Nobs' bed down in Lys' room, for I knew she would feel less alone. ![]() I had given her the commander's room, Bradley and I taking that of the deck-officer, while Olson and two of our best men occupied the room ordinarily allotted to petty officers. ![]() ![]() Those were anxious days, during which I had but little opportunity to associate with Lys.
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