"I can say of my own knowledge that he is a Confederate agent, and was trying to purchase vessels there.

This letter is signed by Hillman Davis." "The American traitor," added Mr.Gilfleur; and both of them were using the French language.
"He says he shall send the machinery and other merchandise to Nassau to be reshipped to Mobile," continued Christy, reading the letter.

"He adds that he has bought the steamer Ionian for this purpose, and he expects to be paid in full for her.

I think that is quite enough to condemn the steamer." "Undoubtedly; but what is the Ionian to do in the Bermudas?
That is what perplexes me," said the detective.
"Possibly Captain Chantor can solve the problem, for I am sure I cannot," answered the young officer, as he rose from his seat.
He was as much perplexed as his companion, and he went on deck to wait the appearance of the commander.

About nine o'clock he came upon the quarter-deck.