American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-02-14
WILMINGTON, FRIDAY, IA FEBRUARY, 1928.

lopen sea, that we perceived we had no chance o
|hehoding him much longer - He waved his hand
TO US several times, with an air OF resignation, blu
We thought we once or twice observed him endea
voring TO impe the raft towards our island by using
his arms as oars and then suddenly desis as il con
scious OF the hopelessness OF the attempt. Forlu
nately, the weather had become very calm, and vi
knew that there was no change OF his sinking Will
it continued so, and while the planks that suppore,
him kept together We watched him till it grew
dark, and then set about providing ourselves with
place OF shelter for the night; during the whole o
which, Mrs. Mont in her indescribable anguish
forgot all that had passed. and even where she was
and talked, laughed, and wept, alternately.
spent the greater part OF the night in strollinl
along the shores OF the island which could do will
pleasure and safety for the moon and the stars sue
cessiveiy yielded light enough to direct my steps
Neither did captain Burder nor his crew seem in
clined to take any repose. When | happened t.
pass the spot where they were, always heard then
disputlng about the way in which they should ma
mage to leave the rock; and it appeared from thei
conversation, that the wreck of the schooner hat
been much more complete and sudden than the,
had anticipated or intended | also gathered from
some accidental hints, that they did not regret tina
MIR Monti was now out of the way-his avowet
knowledge OF their plans having excited good dea
| Of alarm and anxiety among them
| A, day break, nc vesge OF the raft or its unfor
tunate navigator was discoverable, and forgot IN,
own desoate prospects In thinking of the fate o
MI. Mon, and trying to believe that he might still
be in life, although conclusions 10 the contrary wer
forced upon my mind, by consideration OF tn
dangers that surrounded him, and of the Unite,
means he had of contending successfully agains
ihem.--ImmediateIy aite. sunrise, the crew oaule
Up the damaged boat, and began to repair her witt
some fragments OF the schooner, which had tina
morning Heated ashore. They soon rendered he
in manner seaworthy and found that the mat
and crew intended settinS out i'll search of relel
while captain Burder, and Mrs. Mont. and he
naid, and were to remain till they returned Ac
cordingly, in the afternoon. they put off, takin
/ Samno with them, on the ground that they woul
lrequire him to assist at the oars.
\ 1t appeared to me rather strange that captai
! Burder should not accompany his crew, and dlreC
the expedition, though he said he remained benin
Ito shew the two females that neither he nor hi
men had any intention of abandoning them. | pre-
tended to be satisfied with this explanation, but ne
4 vertheless determined 10 watch his motions. Mr.!
Il Monti and her maid had taken up their abode in
small rocky recess, which sheltered tht IN in som
=, measure from the weather, and had-conveyed til
Their the best provisions ! could select from III
quantity washed ashore. but did not ntrude mysr
upon them, for perceived that my presence wa
painful to the former BY recalling the image of he
husband,
Il Having chosen place of repose, in the vcinit
of the recess / retired soon after sunset and Ell
RI deavored TO sleep; but notwithstanding the fatigue
Iof the preceding night continued awake so lon
that resolved to walk abroad and solicit the tra
lquihzing effects OF the fresh air. AS emerged b.
Il yond the projecting rock, behind which had form
! ed my COUCH | saw Captain Burder stealing alon
I on tiptoe. Fortunately he did not observe me, al
Immediately shrunk back into the shade, that
might watch his steps unseen by him He proceeds
cautiously towards the recess. & having looked rour
a a moment, entered it. lg,ew alarmed, and hastc
d ed to the spot, but remained outside, and listtn
/, attentively heard Mrs. Mont suddenly utter
d exclamation of surprise, and say g Pray, sir, wi
l. do you ntrude yourself here -" come to e.
d qure how you are" replied Captain Burder, " al
ito ask if can be OF any service to you."-" Non
:; none,' answered she /; a" this is an extraordina
, thine for such visit. beg you will leave me
e |" Are you not afraid 10 remain mere alone - sa
e captain Burder. -" have my attendant, SIR sa
hi Mrs. MONT, haughuly.-" No, no." cried The io
mer, " you know well enough you have sent aero
!. the island for water, and have taken advantage
her absence to have little conversation with you
ri You are beautiful creature, and--'' Capta
er Burder," exclaimed she, in tone of alarm, :"
n you really dare ?-Begone Touch me not p
D. heard shrek, rushed into The and seiz
n, the nsolent villain by the collar of his coat, bragg
Re him backwards considerable way, and then dash
n him twice upon the rocks, with all the force "
r.: master Of. He could not Use, but lay greaning vi
he pain, and vanly attempting to speak
ed now fastened to Mrs Mont. whose agitatio
oft endeavored relieve and compose by assurances
Nv unremilting protection and by the hope of
being able to leave the island. When her attend;
to returned, left them together, alter promising
al keep watch In front of the recess, and prevent
III future intrusion of Captain Burder, who continu
~ Tor some time the spot where had left him, a
.ir then got upon his feet, and retired out of sight
d., l armed myself with piece of broken o
DIV which | found amODp the cliffs. and bepan TO WI