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"These gentlemen are cousins, and both of them bear the name of Passford," added the captain, as he raised his finger, pointing to Corny. "Will you give us your name in full, if you please?" "Christopher Passford," replied the invalid officer, with the most unblushing effrontery. "Your father's name?" "Horatio Passford." "Where does he live?"
Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer. Mr. Gilfleur came to the open door of his room, and seemed to be somewhat astonished to observe his preparations.
From the Confederate point of view, it was exceedingly desirable that she should be prevented from doing any further injury to the maritime interests of the South. But it seemed almost incredible that Corny Passford should be employed to bring about her capture by stratagem.
"But we shall not go up to the city," replied Captain Passford, in a very decided tone. "But that shall make no difference in your pilot's fees. Captain Breaker."
"The Dauphine is coming about," added Christy, as he joined the commander and his father on the rail. "The Dauphine?" queried Captain Passford. "That is her name. Captain Pecklar can tell you something about her. He says she is fitting up for the Confederate navy, but he thinks she has no guns on board yet."
"I must say that any man who will take upon himself the position and reputation of the real Lieutenant Passford is a bold man, and even, if he succeeds in taking his place, he will fail in playing the rôle." "I should thank you, Captain Battleton, for the compliment, if I were not under suspicion of being some other person.
He could not imagine what business Lonley could have with Gilder or his representative; and if he had any, why it should be necessary to meet him on the island. "Of course you don't expect me to carry on the programme that fellow has marked out," said Mr. Blowitt. "I don't quite like the looks of the things that we can't see, Mr. Passford." "Neither do I, Mr.
When it came to disposing of the vessels that were no longer needed for the navy, Christy bought the St. Regis, for in a moderate way compared with his father he was a rich man. On the day he was twenty-one years old, Bertha Pembroke became his wife; and Paul Vapoor became the husband of Florry Passford on the same occasion. Over a year had elapsed since the war, and the St.
"It is within the limits of the town of Montgomery." "Nothing further, captain," said the executive officer; and the stock of this particular Lieutenant Passford mounted another trifle. "Your cousin, who, according to your statement, was raised in the South, seems to be better informed in regard to the geography of Bonnydale than you do," added Captain Battleton.
"On duty, Captain Passford," said the first lieutenant, touching his cap to him a few minutes later. "Heave short the anchor, and make ready to get under way," added the commander. "Heave short, sir," replied Mr. Flint, as he touched his cap and retired. "Pass the word for Mr. Giblock." Mr. Giblock was the boatswain of the ship, though he had only the rank of a boatswain's mate.
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