As we drew near the ship we ran up English colours, while in return, up went at her peak the stars and stripes of the United States.  On we stood.  The ship, so Jerry and I concluded, did not suspect the character of the schooner, for she made no attempt to escape us, but appeared as if those on board expected a friendly greeting.  I observed Captain Bruno very frequently turn his telescope towards the stranger, and examine her narrowly.  The officers, too, began to talk to each other, and look suspiciously at her.  I asked Mr McRitchie, who was near us, whether he thought the pirates would attack the ship and murder the crew, as we believed they had done that of the brig.