But let that matter rest, for in three hours and a half we shall know all about it.

I want to ask you about the man you call the Russian." "He is a good man, and quite as intelligent as any of our seamen.

He is a pilot on the coast of Florida, and may be farther to the westward so far as I know.

He is forty-seven years old, though he does not look it, and has been to sea all his life.

By the way, that Captain Flanger has done some business as a smuggler, Mike informs me." "He looks like a desperate character," added Christy, as he went below to attend to his supper, which he had so far neglected.
Dave was standing by the door when he entered his cabin.