"It is an honor I did not expect." "Very likely," said the captain, with a laugh; "but you deserve it.

If it hadn't been for you, we should all have been captured.

I saw the whole of the transaction from the pilot-house." "It was my duty to do it, sir." "It was a brave act, call it what else you will.

Now go and give this to the paymaster," continued the captain, handing Frank an order for the settlement of his accounts, "and then go immediately and report to the Admiral." Frank left the captain, a good deal elated at his success; and when he approached Simpson, the latter exclaimed: "What is it, my hearty?
Your promotion ?" "Yes," answered Frank; "read that;" and he handed his appointment to his friend, who said: "I knew you would get it.

The captain isn't the man to let such a thing as you did at Cypress Bend pass unnoticed.