Mr.
Drake conducted him to the captain's cabin when he went on board of the prize, where he met Captain Rombold, with whom he exchanged friendly greetings.
"Fellow passengers again, Mr.Passford; but you are going to your reward, and I to my punishment," said the late commander very cheerfully.
"Hardly to my reward, for I neither desire nor expect any further promotion," replied Christy.

"I am not yet twenty years old." "But God makes some fully-developed men before they are twenty-one, and you are one of them." "Thank you, Captain." "I am willing to wager the salary I have lost that you will be promoted whether you desire it or not." "I hope not," replied the lieutenant, as he went to the temporary stateroom which had been prepared for him.
The apartment was much larger than the permanent ones, and it was provided with everything that could contribute to his comfort.

While Mr.
Graines was assisting him to arrange his baggage, the steamer got under way..