It is true, Bluewater, himself, was actuated by motives directly contrary to these wishes; but, as the parties travelled the same road to a certain point, the intriguing baronet had his expectations of being able to persuade his new friend to continue on in his own route.
Promptitude is a military virtue, and, among seamen, it is a maxim to do every thing that is required to be done, with activity and vigour.

These laws were not neglected on the present occasion.

No sooner had the rear-admiral determined on his course, than he summoned his agents to put it in execution.

Lord Geoffrey had returned to the heights and was within call, and he carried the orders to the lieutenant and the quarter-masters.

The lanterns only required lighting, and then they were run aloft on Dutton's staff, as regularly as the same duty could have been performed on the poop of the Caesar.