CHAPTER XXVIII.
The Bearer of Despatches 312

CHAPTER XXIX.
The New Commander of the Vixen 323

CHAPTER XXX.
The Action with a Privateer Steamer 334

CHAPTER XXXI.
A Short Visit to Bonnydale 345




ON THE BLOCKADE




CHAPTER I

THE UNITED STATES STEAMER BRONX


"She is a fine little steamer, father, without the possibility of a
doubt," said Lieutenant Passford, who was seated at the table with his
father in the captain's cabin on board of the Bronx. "I don't feel quite
at home here, and I don't quite like the idea of being taken out of the
Bellevite."