Captain Vernon turned and saw the blushing face of the commandant's daughter.
She knew that Bob's silly speech had been repeated to Vernon, and her face flushed, making her look far more beautiful, if that were possible.
She, however, possessed that easy grace which gave her control over her feelings, and mutual interest in the powder-monkey made her feel more at ease in talking with the captain of the Lively Bee.
Bertha seemed to cotton to her at once, and before many minutes were passed the two ladies felt that they would be fast friends for life.
The man who had been assaulted by Bob did not die; in fact, was scarcely injured, and as the powder-monkey had said, Dolly Madison did intercede and secured the young rascal's release.
Three days later Vernon, Tempest and Bob bade farewell to Washington and hastened to rejoin the privateer.
Bertha had made many friends in the Capital City, and though she found the parting from her husband hard to bear, she knew she would be well cared for, and that loving friends would try to cheer her in her solitude.