THE ACTION WITH A PRIVATEER STEAMER Christy had made up his lost sleep.

On the first day out he had taken Captain Lonley's word that he would not interfere with anything on board, and had then given him a berth in the ward room, where he messed with the officers.

Captain Rowly had also been taken on board, and as he was a captain in the Confederate army, innocent as he was, he demanded similar accommodations.

His request was granted, but Christy decided to leave him at Key West, for the ward room was full.
The fleet continued on its voyage after the call at the Florida port, and was soon in the Gulf Stream.

It was an exceedingly quiet time in the little fleet of vessels, though the drill on board of the Vixen was closely followed up.