"That is all; and we had better turn in." A sharp lookout was maintained during the hours of the morning watch, for the conjectures and calculations of the captain might prove to be all wrong.

It was possible that the Dornoch had proceeded directly to the southward, after making less easting than was anticipated.

Nothing was seen of any steamer.

But in the middle of the forenoon watch a long and rather faint streak of black was discovered in the east.

The Dornoch was not exactly a blockade-runner, and doubtless she used soft coal, though anthracite was beginning to come into use in other than American steamers, for its smoke was less likely to betray them.
"I think we have figured this matter out correctly, Mr.Passford," said Captain Chantor, as they gazed at the attenuated streak of black.
"Captain Rombold is a very competent officer, and you and he seem to have agreed in your calculations," added Christy.
The steamer to the eastward soon came in sight; she and the Chateaugay were headed for the same point, and by noon they were in plain sight of each other.