The engineers had remained in their room, and kept the machinery in motion.

As the Reindeer approached Egmont Key, the Bellevite, followed by the Bronx towing a schooner, were discovered coming out of the bay.
It was evident that the second lieutenant's capture had not been the only one during the day, and he concluded that Mr.Lobscott had brought out the schooner that had been supposed to be at Piney Point.
The Reindeer was about two miles south of Egmont Key when the Bellevite came out of the bay, and the latter stopped her screw as soon as she had reached a favorable position a mile from the island.

Christy brought his prize as near to her as it was prudent to go in the open sea.

The lieutenant went to the cabin to look out for the prisoners there, and found that the four men who had been detailed a guard were marching up and down the cabin in front of their charge, plainly determined that the steamer should not be captured again.
"Boat from the Bellevite, sir," said one of the men on the quarter.
"Where is the Bronx and her prize now, Kingman ?" asked Christy.
"Just coming by the island, sir." In a few minutes more the third cutter of the Bellevite came alongside.
Mr.Walbrook, the third lieutenant of the ship, came on board of the Reindeer, and touched his cap to his superior officer.
"Captain Breaker requests you to report on board of the ship, and I am directed to take charge of the prize you have captured, Mr.Passford." "I will go on board at once, Mr.Walbrook," replied Christy.

"It is necessary for me to inform you before I leave that this steamer has changed hands twice to-day, and her ship's company have given me a great deal of trouble.