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As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold. The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.
"Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth! " said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.