Mulgrum is a very worthy man, patriotic in every fibre of his frame, and in every drop of his blood.

I should be glad to obtain some permanent occupation for him in the service of his country, for nothing else will suit him in the present exciting times.
Perhaps when you have tested his qualifications, this will make an opening for him." "I will consider the subject tomorrow," said Christy, as he descended from the bridge.
The commander was satisfied that the portion of the conversation which had taken place between the aspirant for the position of captain's clerk and the second lieutenant and which had been finished before the steward had reached his perch on the foremast, related to this matter.

Mulgrum had heard the conversation between the first lieutenant and himself, which was intended to blind the listener, and he had reported it to his confederate.

It was only another confirmation, if any were needed, in regard to the character of the conspirators.
Christy had no doubt in regard to the disloyalty of these two men; but nothing in respect to their ultimate intentions had yet been revealed.
They had brought six seamen on board with them, and they appeared to have influence enough in some quarter to have had these men drafted into the Bronx.

Eight men, even if two of them were officers, was an insignificant force, though he was willing to believe that they intended to obtain possession of the vessel in some manner.