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consecutive shots were fired at her. Then it seemed to become too hot for her and she stopped.
A cutter with a detatchment consisting of one 1st Lieutenant of the reserve (Lanterbach), 2 Deck officers and about 20 men armed with pistols and side arms, was despatched to examine and take possession of her. Everybody looked with tension towards the good and first prize, wondering what would happen next. Presently the russian flags and pennons are hauled down and soon we see the proud german war flag waving from the stern.
The steamers name is "Ryasan" and was captured in the Korean strait. As she is able to do 14 knots she will accompany us. Now it means that we will have to be careful if we want to reach Tsingtau with her.
We had received a wireless that French