After the meagre details of the affair he gave, the officer offered to put a company on board of the steamer for her protection; but the captain thought this was unnecessary.
After the breakfast, the party took a carriage for the pier.

On the way the captain ordered a supply of cooked provisions to be sent down to the boat for the use of the men on board of the Bellevite.

With this supply the party went on board.

On the way Christy had told his story, and by the time they went on board Captain Passford had learned all about the affair.
He had received the order to deliver the steamer at the Navy Yard on the following Monday, and he decided to return to Bonnydale in her.

Enough of the former members of the ship's company could be obtained in a few hours to hold the vessel against any enemy that was likely to appear in the river.