He had more respect for an out-and-out rebel than for one who shirked his duty to his country as he understood it.
"I have been afraid some one might identify me here," suggested Christy, determined not to over-act his part.
"I might help you out of the scrape," said Percy, who appeared to be reflecting upon something that had come to his mind.

"I suppose you are aware that most of the vessels in this harbor, and those outside the bar, are directly or indirectly interested in blockade-running." "I supposed so, but I know nothing about it." "Some of them have brought in cotton, with which others are loading for England.

My business as my father's clerk takes me on board of most of them, and I know the captains and other officers very well.

This little steamer we have just passed was bought for a Mobile man by my father.
She carried a full cargo of goods into Mobile, and came out again full of cotton.

She is called the Snapper, and she is a regular snapper at her business.