Away I trotted, and presently found the first lieutenant on the forecastle, supervising the labours of the boatswain and the carpenter, the latter of whom was just putting the finishing touches to his part of the work.  I delivered both my messages, picked out fifteen more men to go aboard the prize,--that being all that Mr Howard could spare,-- hustled them, with the carpenter and his crew, down the side, and presently found myself again aboard the prize.