But we must get things regulated on board of both vessels at once, for I judge that the Arran cannot be far off, for the officers hailed us as the Arran when we were approaching, which shows that they were confident in regard to her identity, or they would not have given themselves away so readily." "We have made a lucky hit, and I hope we shall be able to reap the full benefit of it," added Flint.
"We must provide for the immediate future without any delay," continued Christy.

"Our first duty will be to search for the Arran, and we can use the Ocklockonee, which the captain says is her present name, to assist in the chase, for we have force enough to man both vessels, though we are not oversupplied with officers." "There are two more quartermasters who are nearly as good men as Baskirk," replied the first lieutenant.
"I ask no better officer than Baskirk has proved himself to be.

I shall retain him on board of the Bronx, and for the present I shall ask you to take command of the Ocklockonee; and you may select your own officers.
The probability is that, if we find the Arran, we shall have a fight with her." "Then I shall make McSpindle my first lieutenant, and Luffard my second," added Flint, evidently pleased with the idea of having even a temporary command.
"I shall appoint Baskirk in your place on board of the Bronx; but I need one more." "I recommend Amblen, though he is not as well qualified as the others I have named." "Send for these men at once," added the captain.
One of them was on the topsail yard of the Bronx, but all of them soon appeared in the waist of the prize.

They were informed of the honor which had been conferred upon them, and were immediately assigned to duty.

The crew of the Ocklockonee were divided between the two steamers, and were put under guard below..