An assistant engineer and two first-class firemen, on their way to New York for examination and promotion, were sent on board of the prize.

The two steamers were soon under way, and then it was ascertained that the Pedee's ordinary rate of sailing did not exceed ten knots, and it was not probable that she would be bought into the navy.
The fleet of prize vessels had continued on its course to the north, and was soon overhauled by the Vixen and her capture.

The progress of the fleet was very slow, for the Aleppo, which was said to have a speed of ten knots, did very badly towing two steamers.

Mr.Pembroke and Bertha were sent on board of the Vixen, and the young lady blushed beautifully when Christy welcomed her return.
Possibly she had feared he might be killed in the action, and had worried about him till his return in safety, with the prize alongside his ship.

Her father was very cordial in his congratulations to the young commander, and even said that he and his daughter had prayed that he might not be killed or injured in the conflict; and Bertha blushed all the more when he said it.
Mr.Scopfield was instructed to take one of the schooners of the Aleppo in tow.