"We have nothing to do here, and I should like to return to Bonnydale as soon as possible.

But what will you do with your prisoner, Christy ?" "I shall do nothing with him.

Sampson is in charge of him, and I am sure he will not take his eye off the major while he remains on board." The port-quarter boat was lowered into the water, and a couple of the old sailors took their places in her.

The ladies were assisted to their seats, and Christy, after he had informed the engineer that he was in command during his absence, leaped into the boat, and it was pulled to the nearest pier.

A carriage was called, and the party were driven to the hotel.