The officers of the vessel were confident that the entire cargo would be saved, with not much of it in a damaged condition," added the owner.
"There has been no violent storm since we left St.George, hardly three days ago," said the commander.
"I wish to obtain as much of this cargo as will be necessary to arm the Bellevite properly for the expedition; and I have a double object in obtaining it, even if I have to throw half of it into the Atlantic Ocean." "The fact that we need the guns and ammunition is reason enough for trying to obtain the cargo." "But I have the additional inducement of keeping it out of the hands of the enemy, so that the guns shall be turned against the foes of the Union instead of its friends.

We must make a quick passage, so that, if we lose this opportunity, it will not be our fault." "I understand.

Pass the word for Mr.Vapoor," added the commander to a quartermaster who was taking in the ensign at the peak.
Mr.Vapoor was the chief engineer; though he was the youngest officer on board, and really looked younger than Christy Passford..