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āđāļāļ āļāļāļĨ āļāļ āļ āđāļĨ āļ "How's de sick man, Massa Gumboat?" asked the old negro, chuckling as though he appreciated the stroke of strategy made by his companion. As soon as the steward had taken him to the steerage, Mr. Pennant made his report in full, even to the number and calibre of the guns at the fort, and including the cure he had wrought upon the Confederate soldier. Christy was amused at this last part of the narrative; but he had no time to waste in conversation. 120 The store-ship had been made fast to the flag-ship, and at this moment came a call for all hands to go aft. Christy could not endure the suspense any longer, and taking his valise in his hand he went on deck, just as the Bronx came alongside. Mr. Flint was on duty with a couple of young officers, and gave the orders to make her fast to the Vernon. Captain Battleton was going up the side of the flag-ship, followed by Corny. "It is a strange story, and I cannot see how Corny succeeded in passing himself off as the officer he personated." "A ball went through my arm; but it is all right," replied Christy with a ghastly smile. "I have precisely the same papers," added Christy, with as much assurance as his cousin.