I have seen Mr.Lillyworth talking to all of these men, and I think we can be certain now who is white and who is black." "On the bridge!" came from the speaking tube, at this moment, and the captain was near enough to hear it.

Mr.Sampson reported that he had steam enough to make at least ten knots an hour.
The commander then instructed the first lieutenant to see that both divisions of boarders were armed with cutlass and revolver, in readiness for action.

The second lieutenant was to attend to the working of the broadside guns, Mr.Baskirk was to lead the first division of boarders, and Mr.Giblock, the boatswain, the second.

Flint went below to the deck to execute his orders, and the captain ordered the quartermaster to ring one bell..