When I am told to do any duty, I do it if it is possible; and whether it is possible often depends upon whether you think it is or not." "I should say that it was audacious for you to think of capturing two steamers, fitted out for war purposes, and twice the size of your own ship, with the Bronx," added Mr.Blowitt, still laughing, to take off the edge of his criticism.
"Why did the Navy Department instruct me in my sealed orders to look out for these steamers, if I was to do so in a Pickwickian sense ?" demanded Christy earnestly.

"What would you have done, Mr.Blowitt ?" "Perhaps I should have been as audacious as you were, Christy, if such had been my orders." This conversation took place on the deck of the Bellevite where Christy had come to see his friends; and it was interrupted by a boat from the flag ship which brought a big envelope for Mr.Blowitt.It instructed him to go on board of the Bronx, to the command of which he had been appointed.

Another order required him to proceed to a point on the western coast of Florida, where the enemy were supposed to be loading vessels with cotton, and break up the depot established for the purpose, where it could be supplied by the Florida Railroad.
The new commander packed his clothing, and he was sent with Christy in one of the Bellevite's boats to the Bronx.

They went on board, where the late acting commander had already removed his own property to the ward room, and Captain Blowitt was conducted to his cabin and state room, of which he took formal possession.

He seemed to be very much pleased with his accommodations since the government had put the vessel in order, though he had been on board of her, and fought a battle on her deck, while she was still the Teaser.
"I am sure I could not ask for anything better than this cabin," said he, after he had invited his first lieutenant to come in.
"I found it very comfortable," added Christy.