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"Your machine looks well, Mr. Caulbolt," said Christy, as he went to the engine room in making his round with the executive officer. "I fancy it is as good as can be built on the other side of the water," replied the chief engineer. "Do you know anything in regard to the speed of the Vixen, for that may be a very important matter with us?" asked the commander.
On examination, Christy found that, though the Pedee had been terribly battered in her upper works, she was not materially injured below the water line. He sent for Mr. Caulbolt, and required him to inspect the engine, which was not injured in any important part.
"I do not know very much yet, sir, but I think she is a fast steamer. Mr. Vapoor told me that the Bellevite made twenty-two knots in chasing her, and that no other vessel in the navy could have overhauled her. He gave me the figures," added Mr. Caulbolt, taking a paper from his pocket. "I think she is good for eighteen knots when driven hard."
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