While we had as good a right to be on shore in the Bermudas as the Confederates, if we were recognized our method of operations would be betrayed, and in my opinion that would be very bad policy, especially as we are to adopt the same strategy in the Bahamas." "I see; and I agree with you, Mr.Gilfleur, that it will be good policy to keep our own counsel in regard to what we have done in the islands," added Christy, as he saw Captain Chantor approaching him.
"Good-morning, Mr.Passford.You and your uncle do not appear to be on very friendly terms, for I notice that you do not speak to each other." "Our relations have always been friendly, even while I was in a rebel prison; but I have not happened to meet him since he came on board of the Chateaugay." "I will present you to him as his nephew, if you desire me to do so," continued the commander with a smile.
"I thank you, Captain: I intended to speak to him when an opportunity came.

But you will pardon me if I make a suggestion without being asked to do so," said Christy, speaking in a low tone; and he proceeded to state what had passed between him and Mr.Gilfleur.

"I hope you have not mentioned the fact that Mr.Gilfleur and myself have been in the Bermudas." "I have not, for it came to my mind that it would be very unwise to do so," replied the captain.

"Besides, I was not at all inclined to tell Captain Rombold that I knew all about his ship, her size, the number of her ship's company, and the weight of his guns.

A man does not feel just right when he finds he has been made the victim of a bit of strategy; and I was disposed to spare his feelings.