"As long as he was not actually on board of the steamer, he was harmless." "Perhaps he was, though I have the feeling that it would have been otherwise.

There was a whistle from the shore." "I heard it, and I understand it.

Haslett has done his whole duty, I judge," replied Captain Carboneer.
"Who is Haslett ?" asked the major curiously.

"I never heard of him before." "He is to be the first lieutenant of the Bellevite." "You seem to have a full supply of officers and men, Captain Carboneer," added Major Pierson, apparently a little disconcerted.

"I do not see that I am of the least use here, for you seem to have done everything without consulting me." "In naval matters I have; but I give you full credit for the planning of the enterprise," replied the captain, in his softest tones.
"When I was removed from my command because I allowed the steamer to pass the forts, I felt that a great injustice had been done to me.