I should have been glad if you had sent in Colonel Pierson, for he has already done our commerce a great deal of mischief." "I am entirely satisfied, and doubtless the information obtained here and at the Bermudas will enable our fleet to pick up some more of the steamers you have spotted," added the captain, as he rose from his seat, and dismissed his guests.
The Frenchman was so exhausted by his labors, and the want of sleep, that he retired at once to his room, while Christy went on deck with the commander.

The ship had been working to the eastward for over an hour; but the order was given for her to come about, and the course was laid for the light at the Hole in the Wall.
"Now, Mr.Passford, we are bound for the Gulf of Mexico, putting in at Key West for the purpose of attending to the affair of the Snapper," said Captain Chantor.

"In a few days more no doubt you will be able to report for duty on board of the Bellevite." "I shall not be sorry to be on duty again, and especially in the Bellevite," replied Christy, as he went to his stateroom to finish his night's sleep.
The next day the Chateaugay overhauled the Snapper; but all was well on board of her, and the ship proceeded on her course.

On the third day she went into the harbor of Key West.

Christy and the captain went to work at once on the legal questions relating to the prize last taken.