Christy was not disposed to burden them with his presence, but he insisted that Dave should stay there during the interview.

He left them together for two hours, and then sent Mr.
Pennant and a seaman to remove Corny to the quarters.

Dave said they had talked only of family matters, though the son had explained to his father the plan to obtain possession of the Bronx.
When the commander went on deck, the fog had disappeared, and the shore was to be seen at the distance of about six miles from the steamer.

At eight bells, or noon, a steamer was discovered coming out of the bay by a channel between two islands.

She carried the American flag over the Confederate, and no one doubted that she was the Floridian.