Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-08-23

nations we nave already forfeited our lives
now let the world see that we can do our duty
without being influenced by the mercenary
principles of hope and fear"
81 will never consent to spare their lives"
cried tho tar-"Nor /! nor Ir' echoed from
fifty voices.
"Then by oil the gods at once, swear"
cried Harrydon, jerking out his sword and pa-
cling himself before the prisoners, "that if any
man dare approach one Of these unarmed per-
sons, he shall hew his passage through my
heart"
The gallan; actions of Harrydon, his lour-
ing brow, and fire flashing eye, gave to his an
mated form, as he stood in proud defiance Of
his whole crew, an appearance scarcely human
For moment the reckless blood hounds
wavered, but recovering from the momentary
shock, they seized various weapons and rush
ing towards tie agnanimous hero, cried out
"Kill him! down with him! Let the traitor die
with the prisoners!"
"I'll see to that!' cried Barry springing up
and placing himself by the side Of the young
Spartan.
"a conspiracy a conspiracy" resounded on
all sides, "Bary and Harrydon have agreed
to sell our lives to preserve their own"
A hundred weapons now flashed before the
eyes of the undaunted pair, when young man
rushed out, bound as he was, from amongst
the prisoners and cried, ,-"spare the lives of
your captain and his friend, we consent to die"
then, turning to Harrydon. Brave Captain,
let US be delivered up to their fury, your inter-
position will only bring destruction on your
own head and will not benefit Us, yosr life is
toe precious to be thrown away"
"No, no." beloved the old mer chant, 1--WE
don't consent to die-we are innocent men
and perhaps the pirates will te appeased after
they have killed their ringleader; we are hon
est men but he is pirate, and ho''-"shall
outlve you at least cried the indignant
Barry, plungihg his sabre into the towards
heart.
In the prevailing confusion Hanydon did not
at once comprehend this action, and mistaking
the person and motives of his friend he smote
the faithful Barry with his sword. The old man
reeled and fell-he cast reproachfu glance
on his commander, and closed his eyes forev-
er,
"Alas! what have done'" cried the repen-
tant youth.
"You have murdered one Of your own crew''
cried the furious mutineers--"Now down with
Harrydon! life for li!e"
Harrydon prepared to sell his life as dearly
as possible. The foremost Of his assailants
had just pointed musket at his breast, when
pistol cracked in the companion way and the
In an instant the mysterious stranger youth
was at the side of Harrydon!-But the combat
was too nequol-already had our hero and
his guardian angel sent the souls Of twenty Of
the crew bowling to the Internal shades, when
the latter was eized by an Herculean foe and
cast into the sea. The magnanimous young
passenger before mentioned, gave a cry ofhor-
ror at the sight, and with a mighty eAo.t burst
his bonds asunder, and seizing a hencoop
threw it after the struggling youth; then pluck
ing sword from the stiff grasp of slain pi-
rate, he flew to the assistance Of the exhaust
ed captain. His generosity cost him his life
He fell covered with wounds, and nearly
at tho same time, blow from q hand
spike laid Harrydon lifeless at his side. For
tunately for our hero, he broke the force of the
blow with his sword, and although the mutin-
eeis entertained not the least doubt that it was
fatal, the stroke had only stunned him.
AS il alarmed at what thsy had done, and
desrous of putting the silent witness Of their
guilt out of their sight, the barbarians took up
their captains body and threw il overheard.
Animation was instantly restored, and with it,
all the prudence and foresight Of the youth
He hoated listlcssy on the surface until the
recodng vessel had left him far in her wake,
when he directed his course to a small island,
about four miles to the leeward Of him. Be-
ing an excellent swimmer, he easily sue
ccodod in reaching his point Of destination.
fro BE coNTINUEp.1
1.-THE WHOLE BUDoEr.-wo mover en-
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