Hilton is wounded, and I will send him on board first, if you please." "Do so," replied Christy.

"Mr.Camden, pass the word for Dr.Connelly." A couple of men were directed to convey the wounded seaman up the steps, and he was handed over to the doctor, who had him conveyed to the sick bay.

The obdurate Captain Flanger was next sent up to the deck, where Mr.Camden received him, and made him fast to the rail without note or comment; and even Christy made no remark except to give necessary orders.

The other prisoners were not bound, and they were put under guard in the waist.

The dignified gentleman in black was the last to come up the stairs.
The moment he put his feet upon the deck, the commander stepped back, with a look of profound astonishment, if not of dismay, on his face, as he glanced at the important prisoner of the party.