Both of them would be obliged to keep up appearances for the present.

Christy's first thought after he had settled himself in his new quarters related to the cabin steward, who had served him very faithfully, and whom he had brought off in the Teaser, the former name of the Bronx.

He had no doubt he was still on board, and probably acting in his former capacity, for Mr.Flint knew that he was attached to the man for the service he had rendered, not only to him but to his country.
He was absolutely sure that Dave could be trusted under any and all circumstances, and the first thing he did would be to make a connection with him.
Christy became rather impatient because the Bronx did not get under way; but he concluded from such sounds as came to his ears that she was taking in shot, shells, and powder, as well as stores and supplies.
At any rate, neither Corny nor his first lieutenant came into the cabin, so far as he could ascertain.

But he had not been in his hiding-place an hour before he heard a noise in the adjoining apartment.

It was not the commander, for the noise was an occasional rapping; it was not an unfamiliar sound to him, for he had often heard it before when he lay in his berth.