His policy is to keep the Ionian so that we may know just where she is, and also to give her the idea that she is running away from us," replied Mr.
Birdwing, as he took a glass from the brackets and handed it to Christy.
The young officer could just make out the steamer with the aid of the glass.

The Chateaugay was following her; and a glance at the compass gave her course as south-east, half south.

Christy had sailed the Bronx over this course, and he knew where it would bring up.
"It is plain enough, Mr.Birdwing, that the Ionian is not bound to Nassau," said he.
"So Captain Chantor said when I came on deck," replied the first lieutenant.
"And it is equally plain where she is bound," added Christy.

"That course means the Bermuda Islands, and doubtless that is her destination." "So the captain said." The passenger was satisfied, and went below for his breakfast.

He found Mr.Gilfleur at the table; and as the fact that the Chateaugay was chasing the Ionian was well understood in the ward room, Christy did not hesitate to tell him the news.