"I shall be very happy to give my parole." "Not at my house, if you please, Major Pierson; it would not be convenient at the present time," replied the owner, astonished at the suggestion, "Then you will excuse me if I decline to accept a parole," replied the prisoner, biting his lip as though he was not pleased with the reply.
"As a guest in your house, I should not wish you to have any solicitude in regard to me." "Very well, major; I cannot object to your decision," added the captain, as he touched his hat and left the prisoner to the attentions of Sampson.
He was kept on board of the Bellevite, now re-enforced by the return of about twenty of her former crew, so that regular watches were kept, and there was no chance for the prisoner to escape, and none for Captain Carboneer to capture the steamer.

Dr.Linscott soon relieved Corny of his pain, but it was many weeks before he was fit to leave the house, and then he was paroled.

Captain Passford could never ascertain what had become of the crew intended for the Bellevite, though it was supposed, as they separated, that they found their way to some port where they could ship for their chosen service.
On the Monday following the attempt to capture her, the Bellevite was taken to the Navy Yard, and she was prepared for service.

It was understood that her former officers and crew would be appointed to her, for they were accustomed to the vessel, and could do better with her than any other.

Paul Vapoor and Christy Passford had already received their commissions and orders.