His son is the person who tried to induce me to take passage in the Snapper, with the promise that I should be permitted to land at Key West.

It was only a trick to get me on board of the steamer; and when it failed, for I declined to fall into the trap, I was captured by a gang of four or five ruffians, Captain Flanger being one of them, and conveyed to the vessel, where I was locked up in a stateroom till after she had sailed." "That is a proper question for the British government to deal with, and I hope it will be put in the way of adjustment by the proper officials, though I am inclined to regard it as an act of war, which will justify me in holding the men engaged in the outrage as prisoners.

Do you know who they are, Mr.Passford ?" "I can designate only three of them,--the captain, Mr.Dawbin, the mate, who is now on the ledge, and Percy Pierson.

I am sure they were all in the carriage that conveyed me to the beach where I was put into the boat.

The others were sailors, and I could not identify them." "I will hold the three you name as prisoners," added Captain Chantor, as he moved forward, followed by the executive officer.
It was getting dark, and Christy made his way to the shadow of the mainmast, where he obtained a position that enabled him to hear all that passed without being seen himself.