In half an hour she was alongside, and she looked like a fine vessel, for she had come from the other side of the ocean as a blockade-runner.
Mr.Flint reported that she had been captured without any resistance on the part of the crew.

There was no incident worth relating in connection with the capture, though she was full of cotton, and brought over seventy thousand dollars when the vessel and cargo were sold.

The two cutters were brought alongside, and hoisted up to the davits.
"I suppose the steamer has a supply of coal on board, Mr.Flint." "Enough to take her to Liverpool," replied the first lieutenant.
"There are several vessels in Appalachicola Bay, and I thought of attending to them; but I think we have too much on our hands now, and I shall sail at once for the station.

You will take charge of the Floridian, Mr.Flint, with such crew as you need," said Christy.
In less than half an hour the two vessels were under way, and just at dark they were within hail of the flag-ship..