"In case the balloon does go up, it would be better to have a backup American officer."
You'll have to keep half an eye on him when the balloon goes up.
"You know, I don't think this balloon is going to hold us both up."
Last week a balloon went up, from the other side of the river.
There'd be plenty of light to see by once the balloon went up.
Think how short a time it's been since the first balloon went up back on Earth.
Well, he thought, the balloon would go up soon enough.
"If the balloon goes up, I want to be ready."
It is the jet you are most likely to face if the balloon goes up.
Then wait - and if I call you over to me, let the balloon go up.