I am sure he did not fire a musket, and he seemed to take no part in the affairs of the men on board.

Captain Flanger is the active man of the party; but I have no idea who or what he is.

If you look at the skipper, you will see that he is an octoroon, or something between a mulatto and a white man, and in my opinion he is not a cheerful worker on that side of the house.

Perhaps the skipper will be willing to tell you who and what the party are.

They claimed to be private citizens, and that the sloop was bound to Appalachicola; perhaps the gentleman in black can explain the mission of the party." "If he can he will not, if they were engaged in an operation in the interest of the Confederates," added Christy with a smile.