If the boats are to bring off forty men, they will expect them to go with only men enough to pull the oars; and when they get possession of them, they expect to retake the Teaser." "I think you are right, Mr.Blowitt," replied Christy, who began to believe that his scheme was rapidly approaching a failure, though he did not give it up just yet.
"This Lonley is still on the shore near us," said Mr.Blowitt.

"I should very much like to know what has been going on to-night on the island, and it may be that he knows all about it.

As you are the representative of Gilder, Mr.Passford, you may take the canoe that is astern, and have a talk with Lonley at close quarters, if you don't object." "I should have proposed it myself if I had not feared that the idea would be charged to my audacity," replied Christy.

"I will take only Flint with me, as he was with me before." The canoe was brought up to the gangway, and Flint took his place at the oars.

Mr.Blowitt charged the young officer in the most serious manner not to run any risks, and the boat was shoved off.