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Updated: August 12, 2024
When the major applied this high-sounding title to the new captain, the lieutenant opened his eyes a little; but he asked no questions, for he had learned as he came on board that Captain Pecklar had fainted at his post. "Well, what have you been about, Dallberg?" asked the major rather impatiently, as soon as the boat was under way again. "Walking, talking, and rowing most of the time.
Lieutenant Dallberg did not know what to make of it; and he decided to take his two men to the shore, and investigate the matter. He directed me to report this to you." "But when did the Bellevite leave the wharf?" asked the major, evidently very much puzzled at what he regarded as the singular conduct of the owner of the steamer. "I don't know, sir.
"Then Captain Passford has left the mansion?" said the Major, after he had strode several times across the little pilot-house, as he halted in front of the lieutenant. "No doubt of that; the family and the servants hunted the house all over in search of him and his daughter," replied Mr. Dallberg with a yawn. "Well, what did Colonel Passford say about him?" demanded the major.
When Lieutenant Dallberg informed Major Pierson that Miss Florry had left the house, and that her trunk had been removed, indicating that she did not intend to return, the effect upon him was very decided. However it may have been with the young lady, it was plain enough that he was stirred to the very centre of his being.
"You have made a night of it, Dallberg," the major began, seating himself by the side of the lieutenant. "I am about used up, major. I believe I walked ten miles on shore; and I am not as strong as I wish I was," replied Mr. Dallberg. "But I found out all I wanted to know, and I expected the Leopard would be somewhere near the creek."
I heard him and Lieutenant Dallberg talk it all over near the door of my room." "Perhaps the Bellevite can do something more than run away," added Christy with a smile. "What do you mean, my friend?" asked the captain, suspending the operation of his jaws, he was so interested in the answer to his question.
He indicated the position of it to the major, and gave him the glass. "That's Dallberg, without any doubt; but he must be five miles off. He can't reach the steamer for a long time," said the major, when he had examined the boat. "But we shall be no better off than we are now when she gets here, for not one of those in it is a sailor."
"I beg your pardon, Major Pierson," said Christy, who was standing at the wheel. "What am I to do now?" "I will tell you in a moment. Can you tell me, Dallberg, where the Bellevite is at the present time?" asked the major, turning to the lieutenant. "She seems to be running up and down across the head of the bay.
"Dallberg and his two men are soldiers, and they know no more about a steamboat than the rest of us," continued Major Pierson. "It looks as though we should have to stay here till some other boat comes along; and that may be in three days or a week, for steamers have no occasion to come up here now."
I think I heard her screw in motion, though I am not sure; and that makes me think that she is not at anchor. Mr. Dallberg thought he ought to go on shore, visit Colonel Passford, and obtain further information if he could." The major ordered the captain to embark the party at once.
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