The prisoners are in the cabin under guard, and I must caution you to be vigilant.

Calwood will inform you in regard to the particulars." "I am sorry to inform you that Mr.Blowitt was severely, if not dangerously wounded in the action with the battery up the bay, where we had some sharp work," added Mr.Walbrook.
"That is very bad news to me," replied Christy, who had known the wounded man as second officer of the Bellevite when she was his father's yacht, and had served under him when she became a man-of-war, and as his first lieutenant in the Bronx.
The intelligence filled him with anxiety and sorrow; but while he was fighting for the right, as he had been for three years, he could not give way to his feelings.

Without asking for the result of the action up the bay, he went over the side into the cutter, and ordered the crew to pull for the ship.

Mr.Blowitt had been more than his superior officer, he had been his friend, and the young lieutenant was very sad while he thought of the wounded officer.
He found Captain Breaker on the quarter-deck; and he could see from his expression that he was greatly affected by the condition of his executive officer.

Mr.Dashington, his first officer in the yacht, had been killed in action the year before, and now another of his intimate associates might soon be registered in the Valhalla of the nation's dead who had perished while fighting for the right.
"We have sad news for you, Mr.Passford," said the commander, who seemed to be struggling with his emotions.
"But I hope there is a chance for Mr.Blowitt's recovery, Captain Breaker," added Christy.
"I am afraid there is not.