"But they will expect to find the steamer in the sound, and not outside of the island.

If the Teaser could get through the sound at all, she would not be where you intend to put her." "I told Lonley to get upon the island, and be on the lookout for the Teaser; and as they have to come from Pensacola in a boat, it will be as easy for them to go to the island as to land at the point.

Very likely they will get the Times to bring them off, or some other steamer," Christy argued.
"It is certainly very desirable to capture these men, for it will do so much to weaken the enemy; but I am afraid you are a little too audacious in some of your movements, Mr.Passford," replied Captain Breaker, with a softening smile.
"I beg you will not consider that I am asking for the command of the Teaser, Captain Breaker, if she is sent upon this duty," returned the lieutenant, somewhat set back at the prudence of the commander.
"I think I had better send Mr.Blowitt in command of the Teaser, and you shall go as his first officer," added the captain.
"I have no objection, even in my heart, to this arrangement," replied Christy.
"But I shall have to send the prize to New York, and I will appoint you prize-master," continued the captain, afraid that he was disappointing the ambitious young officer.

"You have done exceedingly well, Christy, and I shall not fail to mention you favorably in my report; and you will write out yours as soon as possible." Christy would not allow himself to think that he was unappreciated because an older officer was appointed to conduct the enterprise he suggested.

He was ready to do his whole duty either as principal or subordinate.