noon
And then the Emden 's shells began to fall short . The Sylph was out of range . For an hour the Emden continued her pursuit , and then once more put about and herself became the pursued , the Sylph following relentlessly on her heels . It was near noon when the wireless operator aboard the Sylph approached Lord Hastings . `` Have just picked up the Australian cruiser Sydney , sir . I gave him our identity and Captain Glossop pays his respects to you , sir . '' Lord Hastings jumped to action in a moment .