The two proceed to the hearing, which is (due to Mandeville's animosity) progressing very badly for Steckler and Bludde. Given a reprieve of 48 hours, Steckler and Wychinsky go to a spot in the ocean where the wreck of the Kornblatt lies following her last use as a target dummy.
The hearing is progressing badly for Steckler and Bludde due to Mandeville's hostility.  Steckler and Wychinsky are given a 48-hour reprieve, during which they travel to a spot in the ocean where the wreck of the Kornblatt lies.