They promised to be faithful to the government they were to serve, and to discharge their duties faithfully under the direction of the new chief.

The two officers on the quarter deck had watched all these proceedings with interest.

They were the only persons remaining on board who had not been disposed of in some manner.
Christy approached them while Captain Flint, as he was now to be called by courtesy, was making his final arrangements with the crew that had been assigned to the prize.

Both of the officers bowed civilly to the commander as he presented himself on the quarter deck.

They were older men than Captain Dinsmore, though neither was over forty-five.