His face and his hand were absolutely covered with blood.
Both Christy and Dave kept their positions, each with a revolver in his hand, ready to finish the victim if he exhibited any symptoms of further violence.

This was the tableau presented in the captain's cabin when the door was suddenly opened by the first lieutenant, who rushed in, followed by the second lieutenant and Quartermaster Vincent.

Mr.Flint had been on the quarter-deck, and had heard the report of Christy's revolver when he fired.

Calling Mr.Camden and the quartermaster, he has come to ascertain the cause of the fracas; and the sight was certainly impressive when he entered.
"Any orders, Captain Passford ?" asked the first lieutenant, as he saw that Christy appeared to be master of the situation.
"Stand by to secure that man," replied the commander, pointing at the wounded man behind the table.

"He has a revolver in his left coat pocket." The three officers promptly obeyed the order, and laid violent hands on Captain Flanger, Mr.Flint taking the weapon from his pocket.