"I shall now return to the Chateaugay to report." Christy decided to return to the ship; but the detective wished to remain, though he said there was nothing more for him to do.

The six sailors who wished to enter the navy were ordered into the boat, two of the regular crew remaining in it.

The recruits were good-looking men, and they pulled their oars as though they had already served in the navy.

They supposed the Ionian was really bound to Wilmington; but they could not explain why they had not enlisted at Brooklyn if they desired to do so.

The first lieutenant went on board of the ship, and reported to the captain.
Mr.Gwyndale was at once appointed prize-master, with Mr.Tompers as his executive officer, and sent on board with the ten seamen who had been put on board of the Chateaugay expressly for this duty.