"I suppose you came out in this steamer for the purpose of capturing the Bellevite; but you have not done it yet, and I don't believe you will." "I should like to see your father," added the colonel.
"We are ordered to put these people on board of the Dauphine, and she has just stopped her screw.

I cannot disobey my orders, uncle Homer." But Christy did not like to prolong the conversation, and he told his men to give way.

The sea had certainly increased till it made it lively for the boats, and the colonel said no more.

The passengers were put on board of the Dauphine, and it was not necessary for more than two of the boats to return to the Belle for the rest of the men on board of her.
Colonel Passford insisted upon boarding the Bellevite, after the others had left the boat, and Christy yielded the point.
The Confederate brother was received by the Union brother as though nothing had occurred to divide them.

He was conducted to the cabin, as it had just begun to rain, where he was greeted as kindly by Florry.
"I am sorry you left me in such an abrupt manner, Horatio," said Homer, very much embarrassed.