"Both of you were in command of the Vixen, I suppose," added the captain
with a smile.
"I was, captain; but I cannot speak for my cousin Corny," replied the
possessor of the commission.
"I can say with entire confidence that I was in command of the Vixen,"
added Christy.
"A considerable number of officers and seamen must have come with you in
the Vixen and the other vessels," said the captain, raising his finger
to indicate that the question was addressed to Christy.
"Yes, sir; the Vixen was fully armed and manned to protect the fleet of
prize vessels she convoyed."
"Do you remember the names of the officers who served with you in the
Vixen?" asked the captain.
"I could not very well forget them in so short a time," replied Corny,
upon whom the gaze of the commander had again rested as he looked about
him.
"Very well; perhaps you had better answer the question;" and the captain
pointed at Corny. "Who was your first lieutenant?"
"Ensign Gordon Fillbrook," replied Corny promptly.
This was a correct answer, and Christy saw that his cousin had fully
armed himself for his daring scheme, whatever it was.
"Your second lieutenant?"
"Ensign Frederick Jones," answered Corny, with some hesitation.
"Now will you inform me, Mr.
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