But I don't quite understand how you happen to be on this side of the island, and so far to the westward at this time in the morning.

We expected to find the Teaser burrowing through the sound, and we had about made up our minds to take possession of her and run the blockade, as other Christians do.

We did not believe she would get through the sound in a week, if she ever did." "I succeeded in persuading Captain Folkner that he had better come out by the main channel; and that is the way we did come out, and that explains how we happen to be here at this time in the morning," replied Christy, very cheerfully.
"You must have very strong powers of persuasion, Captain Gilder," said Lonley, laughing.
"I have in a case such as this was," added the lieutenant, with a chuckle, as he thought of the particular kind of persuasion he had used upon the captain of the privateer.
"I would give a good deal if I had just such powers, for they are sometimes of very great service to an officer." "You are quite right, Mr.Lonley.I suppose you are the first lieutenant of the Teaser." "No, I am not; kissing goes by favor, and the captain's brother is the first; and he is no more fit for his position than the captain is for his duty.

I was in hope that the government would take possession of the steamer, and send her to sea properly officered," added Lonley, very good-naturedly.
"Good officers are quite necessary in the service," suggested Christy.
"I have no doubt you will fill the bill, and be all that could be possibly desired." "Thank you, Captain Gilder.

Did you have any trouble in getting out of the bay ?" "No, none at all.