For the present, at least, I am in command of the Bronx, and I want my stateroom.

With Dave's assistance, I must ask you to turn out of that berth." "I decline to give up my stateroom, or my command of the steamer," replied Corny in a sulky manner.

"I should like to know how you happen to be on board of the Bronx, Corny." "Did you believe that I intended to let you take possession of this steamer, and run her into a Confederate port, Corny?
My name is Passford as well as yours, and I am not a traitor, and don't believe I am a coward.

At a time which suited my convenience, I left the Vernon and came on board of the Bronx." "Where did you hide, for the vessel has been searched in every part of her for you ?" "I have been under the berth in this stateroom, a hiding-place which was suggested to me by one of your people who used it as such, and was caught, as I was not." "No one thought you would hide in the captain's cabin." "That is the very reason why I chose this place.

I have had the pleasure of listening to all your conversations with Mr.Galvinne, and I knew your plans from beginning to end." "You have been under this berth since the steamer left the flag-ship!" exclaimed Corny, apparently amazed at the fact.
"I have; but I have no more time to enlighten you.