There will be a naval battle somewhere in the vicinity of these islands to-morrow, and Captain Chantor will find that it will be no boy's play," added Mr.Gilfleur.
"My father told me that he was a very able officer, and had already rendered good service, good enough to procure his rapid promotion.
I liked the looks of his officers and crew, and I have no doubt they will give a good account of themselves." "I hope so, for I am to be an American citizen: I have filed my first papers." "I doubt not you will make a good and useful citizen; and your wonderful skill as a detective will make you very serviceable to your new country." The conversation was continued for full three hours longer; at the end of which time they saw a dark body ahead on the port bow, and heard some rather gentle screams from a steam whistle..