In either case, Homer Passford is a thief and a robber!" "That's plain speech, young man," said the major, biting his lips.
"I meant it should be plain, sir," said Christy, gasping for breath in his deep emotion.

"I am ashamed of my uncle, and I know that my father would not be guilty of such treachery." "I see that it is useless to reason with you, Passford." "You have come to a correct conclusion.

When you call my father's steamer an enemy, you define my duty for me; and I have nothing further to do on board of this tug," replied Christy.

"I am in your power, and of course you can do with me as you please." Major Pierson was certainly very much embarrassed.

The events of the night, and the information obtained on shore, to say nothing of the specific request from Colonel Passford to "manage the business," imposed upon him the duty of capturing the Bellevite; and he was all ready to do it.