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Linscott, and I am sure he will be able to do something for you when he comes," added Christy. "When he comes," repeated Captain Pecklar, with a smile on his thin and blue lips. "I don't expect to see him at present." "But the major has gone for him; at least, he told me he should."
Linscott, and both of them hastened to their posts. The patient had been seated on a bench, and Captain Rombold had returned to his former position. He had tied his handkerchief around his thigh, and both of them appeared to be very comfortable. "Well, Mr. Passford, if you are ready to return to the Bellevite, I will assist you to the ward room," said Captain Breaker.
No doctor had been called, and nothing had been done to alleviate his pain; but he was immediately removed to the mansion at Bonnydale, with his own consent, and Dr. Linscott was sent for. Major Pierson still remained on board of the Bellevite, for no officer had been sent on board for him, as expected; and he was under the efficient care of Sampson.
The wounded commander was placed in the broad berth of the cabin, and the seamen sent on deck. Dr. Linscott, with the assistance of his mate, proceeded to remove the clothing of the patient, Captain Breaker aiding as he would hardly have thought of doing if the sufferer had been one of his own officers.
Linscott, darkening the door when the conversation had reached this gloomy point. "Very comfortable, Doctor," replied the commander. "My friend is Colonel Passford." "Bless me!" exclaimed the surgeon, as he extended his hand to the visitor. "I am very glad to see you, and I hope you are very well. I am happy to inform you that your nephew, who was wounded in the engagement, is doing very well."
"I am very sorry for him, for he was the equal of your father in every respect, except his loyalty to his true country," added the captain. "Poor Uncle Homer!" exclaimed Christy, as he wiped a tear from his eye. "He was the guest of Captain Rombold; but he has been turned out of his cabin to make room for the wounded." "Dr. Linscott with his two mates has gone to the assistance of Dr.
"How shall we move him, doctor?" "Call four of your men; we will carry him to your cabin in his chair, just as he sits; and we can do it without incommoding him at all," answered Dr. Linscott, as he sent his mate to call the men required. "Really, Captain," the sufferer began, but rather faintly. "The surgeon thinks you had better not talk any more, Captain Rombold," interposed the commander.
"Don't you think you had better turn in, Mr. Passford?" asked the commander, as he halted in his walk at the side of the lieutenant. "I have been waiting here to see my uncle; for I thought, after what you said to him, that he would come back," added Christy. "I sent Dr. Linscott down to see him, for he looks so pale and feeble that I thought he must be sick.
Leading from the main cabin were the state-rooms of Florence and Christy. One of the four others was occupied by Dr. Linscott, the surgeon of the ship, who had had abundant experience in his profession, who had been an army surgeon in the Mexican war, though his health did not permit him to practise on shore.
"Yes, sir; and a very skilful surgeon he is, Dr. Linscott," replied Christy. "I went in to see Captain Pecklar when I was below, and I found him in a very bad condition. I am afraid he will die before we can get him to the shore; and he is suffering terribly," added the major, looking earnestly into the face of the young man.
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