Now, Mr.Baskirk, I shall ask you to take the deck, relieving Mr.
Amblen," added Christy, who wished to talk with Flint alone.
"I shall be really glad to get back into the Bronx, for I feel at home here with you, captain," said Flint.
"You will be back to your berth here very soon.

Now we have to send these two steamers to New York.

They are fine vessels, and will be needed.

We want two prize masters, and we must have able men.

Have you any suggestion to make, Mr.Flint?
I first thought of sending you as the principal one; but I cannot spare you, and the service in the Gulf needs you." "I am entirely willing to go where my duty calls me, without regard to personal preferences," replied Flint.