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"Strike three bells," added the commander; and the steamer began to back her screw.
āļŠāļĨ āļ āļ 66 "Well, Dave, how is your prisoner?" he asked, halting at the door. 195 "I think some of us need a little sleep to-night," said the commander. The third lieutenant was sent for, and his instructions were given to him. Mike would be his pilot, and could give him such information as he required in regard to the locality. He was to land in some convenient locality, cross the island on foot at the plantation, to Fort Lafitte, distant less than a mile, and ascertain if there were a steamer or other vessels in the bay. He was also instructed to use all means in his power to ascertain the strength of the fort. He was to make a landing about half a mile west of the plantation buildings. "Did she?" added Paul with a gush. "Then she has not forgotten all about me. I almost wish I were not an engineer, for then I might be sent home once in a while in charge of a prize." "You are a moral philosopher, Mr. Passford," said the surgeon, laughing at the earnestness of the speaker.