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"Very well, major; I cannot object to your decision," added the captain, as he touched his hat and left the prisoner to the attentions of Sampson. He was kept on board of the Bellevite, now re-enforced by the return of about twenty of her former crew, so that regular watches were kept, and there was no chance for the prisoner to escape, and none for Captain Carboneer to capture the steamer. Dr.
She had intended to describe a quarter of a circle in order to render her port broadside guns available, but she had not made more than the eighth of the circuit before she appeared to be going ahead, and her direction was diagonal to that of the Bellevite. "What does that mean?" asked Christy of the commander who stood near him, though he had a very decided opinion of his own on the subject.
"And I shall take the responsibility of having advised the ladies to go on board of the Bellevite," interposed the steward. "But you have not reported upon the condition of the enemy after the shot hit the Vampire, Mr. Watts," said Christy, impatiently. "The shot struck her walking-beam, smashed it all to pieces, and cleaned it off completely. Of course, that disabled her.
The reduction in the quantity had made her draught somewhat less, and the owner and captain hoped she would get through the channel. But the thought had hardly passed through their minds before the Bellevite came to a sudden stop, and her keel was heard grinding on the bottom. Mr.
No other batteries were to be seen, and the Bronx proceeded up the bay, followed by the Bellevite. When the latter had proceeded as far as the depth of water rendered it prudent for her to go at that time of tide, the Bronx went ahead some ten miles farther. The boat expedition, consisting of three cutters from the Bellevite and one from the Bronx, moved towards the head of the bay.
"I am informed that my orders will come by to-morrow," added the lieutenant-commander. "The ship is all ready for sea. An eight-inch Parrot has been substituted for the Armstrong gun, the same as the midship gun of the Bellevite," the captain explained. "Perhaps you would like to know something about your fellow-officers, Christy."
When they went on board of the Bellevite, he was so excited that he could no longer remain in his prison, but came out, and crept up the accommodation ladder to the deck of the steamer. But he was careful not to show himself, and, having a key to the cabin, he went into it, locking the door after him. Then he had a chance to think. What should he do?
I am sorry it must be so; but this is a time of war, and I have no time to stand on ceremonies," replied her father, as he picked up the trunk, and tossed it on his shoulder as though he had done that kind of work before. He walked off with a firm step, in spite of his burden, taking the nearest way to the wharf where he had left the Bellevite.
"We have been looking for the gentlemen who were engaged in this attempt to capture the Bellevite," added Captain Mainhill. "I hope you have found them, or some of them," replied the owner. "Only a single one of them; and he is badly wounded. We have scoured the river for miles without finding any trace of the enemy.
How does the engine work?" asked Christy. "I have been stirring it up, and I just filled up the furnaces. I think she is doing her best, though that is not saying a great deal. But, Christy, have you tried to get a look over beyond the Bellevite?" "No, I haven't seen any thing in that direction," replied Christy, a little startled by the question.
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