I have the pleasure of introducing myself to you as Lieutenant Christopher Passford, commanding the United States steamer Bronx." "Thank you, Captain Passford, and I cannot well help being less polite and less frank than you are; and I shall take the liberty of introducing myself to your acquaintance and good offices as Captain Boyd Flanger, lately in command of the steamer Floridian, entirely at your service." "Indeed!" exclaimed Christy, not a little startled at the information thus communicated, for it was plain enough that the intruder meant mischief in spite of his good manners.

"I was under the impression that you had taken up your abode on board of the flag-ship with others who were captured in the Magnolia." "That is very true; I went on board of the flag-ship, but I am somewhat fastidious in my notions, and I concluded not to remain there," replied Captain Flanger.

"Without any intention of flattering you, Captain Passford, candor compels me to say that I prefer your company to that of the commodore.

Can I help you to anything more on my side of the table ?" "Thank you; I will have one of those lamb's tongues," replied Christy.
"They are very nice; I have just tried one of them," added Captain Flanger, as he passed the plate over to the commander.
"You do not use your left hand, captain; I hope you were not wounded in the affair this morning off St.Andrew's Bay." "No, sir; I was not wounded.

Your men did not fire into our party, as we did into your boat.