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joker123 center At this time the preparations for the reduction of the forts on the Mississippi were in progress, and every available vessel was called into activity. The Bronx had been built for a blockade-runner, and for a steamer of her size she was of exceptional speed. The vessels of the Eastern Gulf squadron were employed to a considerable extent in destroying salt works on the west coast of Florida; but the commodore was not disposed to order the fleet little gunboat upon such service. "Then I stay for sure; I don't go back on you, Massa Christy," protested the steward warmly. "The United States steamer Bronx, under sealed orders. What steamer is that?" "A drift lead, sir," replied Mr. Flint. "I think the Russian said so." "Not just then, captain," chuckled Mike, who seemed to be amused and delighted to feel that he was telling the secrets of his late companions.