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He is also a quartermaster," said Flint, who was evidently very deeply interested in the persons he described. "Any more?" "Luffard is a quartermaster, for I selected the best men I had for these positions. He is a young fellow, and the son of a rich man in Portland. He is a regular water bird, though he is not over eighteen years old." "His age is no objection," added Christy with a smile.
"I suppose not; but I have taken Luffard on his bright promise rather than for anything he has ever done, though I have seen him sail a forty-footer in a race and win the first prize. The other men I happen to think of just now have been sailors on board of my coaster. They are good men, and I can vouch for their loyalty, though not for their education. They are all petty officers."
"Then I shall make McSpindle my first lieutenant, and Luffard my second," added Flint, evidently pleased with the idea of having even a temporary command. "I shall appoint Baskirk in your place on board of the Bronx; but I need one more." "I recommend Amblen, though he is not as well qualified as the others I have named." "Send for these men at once," added the captain.
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