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few miles to windward of us ; and as both captains wished 

 to consult together once more, and, if the weather 

 allowed, to take coals on board the Germania, the ap- 

 proach signal was hoisted. The Hansa misunderstood 

 this,' set more sail, and disappeared in the now thickly- 

 rising fog before we could succeed in following her. Thus 

 a fatal misunderstanding separated the two ships, and 

 that for ever. We will now leave the Germania, under 

 Captain Koldewey's command, to her further course, 

 and hear Captain Hegemann and his companions' report 

 as to how the Hansa fared. 



' We signalled — " Come within hail," The Hansa understood — 

 " Long stay a-peak." 



