The ships bore a powerful stock of heavy guns, ready to batter her iron sides, and strong hopes were entertained that this modern monster would soon cease to trouble the deep.

• 木甲军舰都有重磅枪炮的强大储备，准备猛击“梅里麦克”号的铁船舷。他们强烈地希望这个现代怪物很快就陷于深深的困境中，这愿望令他们无比快乐。