what is discussed between montgomery and edward

Montgomery seems painfully reminiscent of London, and Prendick tries to satisfy him with as much news and gossip as he can remember. Prendick also wonders about the beasts on board and M'ling, but he does not voice his concerns for fear of angering him. Prendick thanks him for saving his life, and Montgomery verges on revealing his past, alluding to how he "lost [his] head for ten minutes on a foggy night." But Montgomery eventually decides not to share his story, and Prendick does not pursue the matter.