He was still very weak, and Mr.Graines supported him, though he presently recovered himself.

The ship's company, by this time relieved of all heavy work, had been observing him with affectionate admiration, and rehearsing the daring exploit in which he had received his wound, gave three rousing cheers as he rose to leave the quarter-deck.
Christy turned his pale face towards them, raised his cap, and bowed to them.

Another cheer followed, and then another.

The men knew that his prompt action in mounting the mizzen rigging, boarding the Tallahatchie, and firing the thirty-pounder after he had reversed its position, had saved the lives or limbs of a great number of them, and they were extremely grateful to him.
With the assistance of his friend the engineer, Christy was soon between the sheets in his berth.

Dr.Linscott came in as soon as he was in his bed, spoke very tenderly to him, and then proceeded to dress his injured arm.