His face was covered with blood, and he looked very pale.
The surgeon was close by him.

Christy felt sincerely sorry for the commander, for he was a noble and upright man.

His protest had prevented Major Pierson from attempting to carry out whatever plan he had in his mind for the abduction of Florry Passford, and the young officer felt grateful to him.
"Ah, Mr.Passford, the luck is on your side again," said the wounded commander, when he saw Christy.
"Of course, I rejoice that it is so, but I am sincerely sorry that you are wounded," replied Christy.

"I must thank you for your interference in behalf of my sister in opposition to the scheme of Major Pierson." "How could you know anything about that ?" asked the commander, bracing himself up.
"I heard the whole of it." "I see; but I did not consider that Major Pierson contemplated any ruffianism," added Captain Carboneer, as the surgeon urged him to go into his cabin.
Christy hastened on deck, and was warmly received by his fellow-officers there.

He reported on board to Captain Breaker without any delay, and was warmly congratulated on his escape.