Now, Mr.Graines, it will excite remark if I instruct the ten men we have selected, and I must leave that part of the work to you," continued Christy.

"But all the instruction you need give them is in regard to their dress, and require them to be at the main chains on the starboard side at ten o'clock to-night precisely." "As I have plenty of time I will take the men, one at a time, to my room in the steerage, and instruct them," replied the engineer.
"You can tell each one to send in the next one wanted.

Above all, make them promise not to speak to any person whatever in regard to the expedition," said the executive officer as his companion retired.
Mr.Graines lost no time in discharging the important duty assigned to him.

Christy reported to the commander, as soon as he found an opportunity to speak to him privately, what progress he had made in carrying out the duty assigned to him.

Captain Breaker looked over the list of the men selected, and gave it his hearty approbation.