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`` I have been thinking of that , Aunt . The _ Boxer _ was there last night and captured the smuggler , but her crew had nothing to do with the fight on shore ; and , therefore , I do n't think there is any chance of his being able to interfere in the matter . Still , I will see him as soon as the cutter comes in . '' On going down to the court-house , Frank found that the magistrates would meet at two o'clock . Then , as the _ Boxer _ had only just appeared round Portland , he went and saw the chief officer of the coast-guard to endeavour to obtain permission to have an interview with Julian . `` I am sorry I can do nothing in the matter , lad , '' he replied . `` It is out of my hands , owing to a magistrate being present at the capture .