Mr.Blowitt in the first cutter had followed the Bronx, and the third cutter, in charge of Mr.Lobscott, had gone over to Piney Point, to which there was a channel with from three to five fathoms of water, and which seemed to be a favorable place to load a vessel with cotton.
As the Reindeer approached the Bellevite, the latter stopped her screw, and Christy directed the wheelman to run the steamer alongside, and within twenty or thirty feet of her.

There was no sea in the bay, and there was no danger in doing so.

As the Reindeer approached the position indicated, two bells were struck to stop her.

The flags that had been hoisted on board, informed Captain Breaker of the capture of the steamer, so that no report was necessary.
"I have to report the capture of the Reindeer, loaded with cotton, and ready to sail for Nassau," said Christy, mounting one of the high piles of cotton bales, and saluting the commander of the Bellevite, who had taken his place on the rail to see the prize.
"Do you know the cause of the firing up the bay, Mr.Passford ?" asked Captain Breaker.
"I do not, Captain; but I learn that the battery below the town has been strengthened, and I should judge that the Bronx had engaged it." "Have you men enough to hold your prize, Mr.Passford ?" "I think I have, Captain." "You will go down the bay, and anchor outside of Egmont Key." Christy rang one bell, and then four..