They had only to wait, for they could do nothing.

The pursuer had ceased to discharge her guns, and those of the Yazoo were useless under present circumstances.
The situation was becoming more exciting on the deck of the Yazoo, judging by the sounds that came from it.

Then it was evident that the Bellevite had returned to her former tactics, and was coming alongside with the intention of boarding.

Loud yells and fierce cries followed, and then came the noise of a hand-to-hand struggle on the deck.

It was of short duration, for the ship's company of the Yazoo were outnumbered at least two to one.
"I suppose we may go on deck now," said Beeks.
"I should judge that the fight was over," replied Christy, as he led the way out of the wardroom.
At the companion-way they found two sailors assisting Captain Carboneer to his cabin.