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Mr. Flint reported that she had been captured without any resistance on the part of the crew. There was no incident worth relating in connection with the capture, though she was full of cotton, and brought over seventy thousand dollars when the vessel and cargo were sold. The two cutters were brought alongside, and hoisted up to the davits.

sa 888vip "That was a sensible thing to do. You are aware that we are short of officers, I suppose," said the commander. "I submit to your authority, Captain Battleton," replied Christy, bowing to the commander. "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana. I don't mean this Captain Flanger that was on board of the Magnolia, but his father," replied the stout fellow. CHAPTER IV THE SICK OFFICER IN THE STATEROOM "If Captain Breaker decides to take your prisoner, I will send a boat for him so as to make no unnecessary delay for you. Mr. Vapoor may remain, and return in the boat I send, for I am confident the commander will accede to your request. Good-by, Captain Passford," said Mr. Blowitt, offering his hand to Christy, who pressed it most earnestly. "All ready, Mr. Flint," reported the third lieutenant, when he had completed the repairs on the steering gear.