"And if there are any more below deck tell them to stay right where
they are. If anybody shows head above deck I'll blow out his brains."
Soon Jack was in command of the situation. Making sure that the
submarine was securely moored ashore, he retreated again to the
deck of the U-boat, drawing after him the heavy plank that had been
laid down as a gangplank. The battle on the outskirts of the village
was still raging with fury. Shells were bursting all around the
submarine. Running to starboard, Jack took up his position directly
behind the conning tower with the steel turret between him and the
village. Crouching with a revolver in either hand, he kept sharp
watch at the closed hatches for any attempted outbreak from within.
Soon they came, pouring in wild retreat down the village street
toward the wharf, running pell-mell for the U-boat. At a glance
Jack could see the tide of battle had turned against the Germans and
they were being worsted. He resolved to stand his ground and prevent
the escape of the enemy by way of the submarine.
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