"I don't see how Massa Corny can run away with the steamer when she has her officers and crew on board." "I have just told you that the first lieutenant is a Confederate officer; and I have not yet learned who is the third lieutenant.

Among the crew I know there are at least four men, and there may be twenty of them, who are to take part in this plot.

The loyal men will not be likely to interfere with the officers unless they have a leader.

The fact that the Bronx is headed into a Confederate port would not create a rebellion on board unless they were informed of the actual situation.

By the time the Union men found out the plot, it would be too late for them to do anything, for the vessel would be under the guns of the forts." "But what are we going to do, Massa Christy ?" asked the steward, dazzled by the situation.
"We must recapture the vessel before she gets into port; and what I want most now is to see Mr.Flint.You must fix the matter in some way, Dave, so that I can see him.