Present my compliments to General Washington, with that ship as a Christmas present, if you bring her in.

God grant you get in safely.

Good-by.

Better put out that light; we will take your place in the fleet, and see what happens." "Good-by, sir," cried the young lieutenant; "a prosperous cruise to you." In a moment the boat from the Ranger was alongside, the bags and boxes were speedily shifted, and the cutter, with the other two boats in tow, dropped back to the Ranger, which by a shift of the helm had drawn much nearer.

Then the Mellish filled away, and presently wearing round on her heel went off before the wind, and, all her lights having been extinguished, faded speedily away in the darkness.