Several pairs of handcuffs were sent on board of the Ionian, for the first lieutenant apprehended that they would be needed to keep Captain Sawlock and his mate in proper subjection.

The papers which had been contained in the tin case were intrusted to the care of Mr.Gwyndale, with the strictest injunction to keep them safely, and deliver them to the government official before any of the Ionian ship's company were permitted to land.
The cutters returned from the prize with all the hands who had been sent from the ship, including Mr.Gilfleur.The prize-master had a sufficient force with him to handle the steamer, and to control the disaffected, if there were any besides the captain and mate.

The engineers and firemen were willing to remain and do duty as long as they were paid.

In a couple of hours the Ionian started her screw and headed for New York, where she would arrive the next day.
Captain Chantor directed the quartermaster at the wheel to ring one bell, and the Chateaugay began to move again.

The events of the day were discussed; but the first business of the ship had been successfully disposed of, and the future was a more inviting field than the past.