I think he would not have killed me, for that would have blocked his game; but he would have wounded me in two minutes more.
I thank you with all my heart, Dave, and I shall not forget what you have done." "Thank you, Captain Passford," replied the steward.
"I do not fully understand this affair, captain," said Mr.Flint.
"Sit down, take a seat, doctor, and I will tell you all about it.

You may go forward, Dave, and report to me the condition of the prisoner," added Christy, as he seated himself at the table, and began to tell the story of the intruder's visit to his cabin.
He finished the narrative, and the officers were discussing it when there was a knock at the door.
"Sail on the port bow, sir," reported a quartermaster..