Before noon a prize crew was put on board, and both vessels were headed for New York.

In three days more the Chateaugay was at anchor off the Navy Yard, with the Cadet near her.

The return of the ship caused a great deal of surprise, and one of the first persons to come on board of her was Captain Passford.

He gave his son his usual warm welcome.
Christy gave his father the narrative of the brief voyage, and astounded him with the information that his brother was on board.

The two brothers had not met since they parted at the plantation near Mobile, and the meeting was as tender as it was sad; but both of them refrained from saying anything unpleasant in regard to the war.