He had kept his own counsel in spite of the difficulties, and had done more to blind the actors in the conspiracy than to enlighten them.

He had hoped before he parted with the prize for the present to obtain some information in regard to the Arran; but he had too much self-respect to ask the officers of the Ocklockonee in regard to such matters.
The seamen who had been spotted as adherents of the late second lieutenant had done nothing, for there had been nothing that they could do under the circumstances.

Spoors and two others of them had been drafted into the other vessel, while the other three remained on board of the Bronx.

They were not regarded as very dangerous enemies, and they were not in condition to undertake anything in the absence of their leaders.
Christy had inquired in regard to the condition of Pawcett and Hungerford before he went to his cabin, and Dr.Spokeley informed him that neither of them would be in condition to do duty on either side for a considerable period.

They were in no danger under careful treatment, but both of them were too seriously injured to trouble their heads with any exciting subjects.
"Good evening, Captain Dinsmore," Christy said, when he went into his cabin, after he had attended to all the duties that required present attention.