Without hesitation, Paul plunged into the basement, and fortunately came on the hose.

Turning on the water he pushed his way back through the thick smoke and soon had the fire under control.

It was a heap of rubbish and scrap rubber that emitted far more smoke than flame.

When the fire engines arrived, it was found that they had nothing to do and the proprietor was so well pleased that he gave Paul five pounds.
When the Virginia was ready to sail, all the soldiers were transferred off to her in lighters.

On reaching the deck they were all examined for revolvers and other weapons that when found were immediately placed in the charge of the quarter-master to be returned on reaching New York.
There were a number of German emigrants and the steamship officers thought there might be some trouble.