Graines was standing near, waiting for an opportunity to speak to his late associate in the expedition.
"You gave us a bad fright, Mr.Passford," said the surgeon, as he took the right hand of the wounded officer.

"But you will do very well now.
I have something here which will keep you comfortable;" and he proceeded to place the left arm in a sling, which he adjusted with great care, passing a band from it around his body so as to prevent the member from swinging, or otherwise getting out of position.
"Is it necessary that I should take to my berth, Dr.Linscott ?" asked the patient.

"I am feeling very nicely now; and since my arm was dressed it gives me very little pain." "Dr.Davidson ordered you to your berth because you were so weak you could not stand," replied the surgeon.
"But I have got over that, and I feel stronger now." "We will see about that later, Mr.Passford.Captain Breaker, all our wounded except a few light cases, which my mates can treat as well as I can, are disposed of," added the doctor.
"I am very glad to hear it," replied the captain.
"May I stay on deck, doctor ?" asked Christy, who did not like the idea of being shut up in his stateroom while the arrangements for the disposal of the prize were in progress.
"You may for the present if you feel able to do so," answered the surgeon.

"But you must have a berth-sack or an easy chair on deck, and keep very quiet." "Punch!" called the commander; and this was the name of the cabin steward, who was not, however, as bibulous as his surname indicated.
"Pass the word for Punch." The steward, like everybody else on board able to be there, was on deck, and immediately presented himself.
"Bring up the large easy-chair at my desk, and place it abreast of the mizzen mast," added the commander.
Something else called off the attention of Captain Breaker at this moment, and the surgeon remained in conversation till Punch reported the chair in position.

Dr.Linscott conducted Christy to it, and adjusted him comfortably, sending for a blanket to cover his lower limbs.