J. Allan Dunn

Name: No Man's Island — Chapter IV
Author: J. Allan Dunn

No Man's Island — Chapter IV (1920)

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“No Man's Island — Chapter IV”, published in 1920, is a work by J. Allan Dunn. It explores elements such as Hooper, Manning and Steiner.

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J. Allan Dunn, No Man's Island — Chapter IV (1920)

“ THERE was a change in the two leaders as they steadily neared Schwarzklippen. Manning, seldom over talkative, grew taciturn, and Hooper began to flame with an eagerness that manifested itself in his eyes, in his nervous pacing of the deck, working out the daily position, his scanning of the horizon that he knew must, as yet, yield no results. The entire man emanated force and at times, Manning, patching the rubber of his diving-dress, would think of him as a racing engine, constantly evolving unapplied power. ”

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J. Allan Dunn, No Man's Island — Chapter IV (1920)

“ Aside from Manning and Hooper, it meant little to them materially; they were not in the true secret of the voyage. But no one can sail for leagues across the ocean stretches where there is no plume of smoke, gleam of sail or promise of land, and raise an island unplaced upon the maps, without sharing the thrill of the discoverer.
Landfall, in such circumstances, ever partakes somewhat of the miracle; it heats the blood and rouses the spirit of adventure. ”

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J. Allan Dunn, No Man's Island — Chapter IV (1920)

“ With the exception of Fong and Ling, every soul aboard was on deck at the commencement of the morning watch. One of the Hawaiians was perched in the foremast spreaders before the sun leaped up and day suddenly blazed over the sea and sky. The wind strengthened with the dawn, blowing well aft of the beam, and the schooner surged along at a fast clip through curling, sharply faceted waves of sapphire, dazzling where they caught the sun. ”

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J. Allan Dunn, No Man's Island — Chapter IV (1920)

“ Several of the men bid fair to become good shots; others proved hopeless and Hooper weeded them out as wasters of cartridges. The four ex-lunas and Edwards himself were evidently familiar with the use of firearms. Manning’s steady nerves brought him to the forefront and Hooper was already an excellent marksman with either pistol or rifle. Two of Manning’s assistants also shaped well. ”

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J. Allan Dunn, No Man's Island — Chapter IV (1920)

“ He massed the men and crew at the rail and shifted them about to preserve the center of effort and, what with varying airs and Hooper’s skill, matters evened up.
“Keeps the loafers doing something,” he remarked to Manning. “Plenty of time for target practise later on.”
Ten degrees north of the equator, the breeze began to falter and threaten to fail altogether. Fong’s compatriot had overhauled the engine and Hooper prepared to abandon canvas for gasoline.
“We can take our time about coming back,” he said. “We’ve got plenty of gas and we can strike a dead course for Schwarzklippen. ”

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J. Allan Dunn, No Man's Island — Chapter IV (1920)

“ Manning and I being partners in this trip.”
He looked toward Manning, who confirmed the bonus with a nod. The men cheered, led by Edwards.
“We shall try and treat with Steiner, leader of the Germans, and tell him where Germany now stands,” continued Hooper. “We shall try and treat.with Tiburi, chief of the tribe. We do not wish to start bloodshed if we can avoid it. You have been prepared for a certain amount of trouble. But any landing-parties in the face of danger will be made up of volunteers.” ”

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J. Allan Dunn, No Man's Island — Chapter IV (1920)

“ We shall have to act as circumstances guide us. If we succeed in getting back my valuables there will be a bonus paid to every man aboard of two hundred and fifty dollars over and above his wages, Mr. ”

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