Lieutenant Dallberg did not know what to make of it; and he decided to take his two men to the shore, and investigate the matter.

He directed me to report this to you." "But when did the Bellevite leave the wharf ?" asked the major, evidently very much puzzled at what he regarded as the singular conduct of the owner of the steamer.
"I don't know, sir.

It was after ten o'clock in the evening when we first saw her out in the bay." "Was she at anchor ?" "I think not.

I was ordered not to go very near her, and I could not tell." "Do you know whether or not Captain Passford is on board of her ?" "Of course I do not.

In fact, I know nothing at all about her, except that she has left the wharf and come out into the bay.