Arkansas democratic banner., 1851-09-16
TIE PLOTS REVEEGE.
A Thfllling NarratIve.
BY srLyaxus cosr, ia.

. lVWtf q obaA tlnH 6hE uti<t NHiGn ifo0 DcEl fitted out fer the suppression of smuggling, was lazily creeping along over the mouotoneus swells just oH the coast Of Galway, and on her deck was being enacted scene of Somewha more thau com mon interest Tie day before she had captured e small boat laden with contraband articles together with an old man and boy, who had change of them; tine captain of the brig. whose name was Dracutt had ordered that the old Smnggier should he put in irons. To this indigniiy inc old msn made stout resistanec--and in the heat of the moment he had so far forgotten himself as 10 strike the captain blew which laid him upon the deck. Such an inSnlt 10 English officer was past en- dursnce, and, in punishment for his offence, the smuggleT had been condemned to die
 single whip was rose at the staboard yard arm and all hands were called to witness the execution The rope was noosed and slipped over the clnprits head, and the running end was rove through a small hatch block on the deck Until this nome nt not a word had escaped the lips of the boy. He tiembled as he beheid the awful preparations, and as the fatal moose vas passed and drawn tight, the color forsook his cheeks, and he sprane forward and dropped upon his knees before the inceused captain.
 Mercy, sir; mercy"
 ''Fcr whomp asked the ofiicer, while contemp- tuous sheer rested upon his lips
 ''For that old man whom you. are aboutto kill" f'He dies, boy"
 'liut he is Tay father, sir"
 ''No matter fl he were my own father, that man WHo SltihcS on EflgttSn OluceI While HI the per fornance of his duty must die,'
 But he was manacled--he was insulted, sir urged the boy.
 ''Insaited'" repeated the captain; s"who insuIted him p -
 q You did, sir" replied the boy, while his face was flushed with indignation.
 ''Get up, sir, and be careful you don't get the same treatment' said the captain, in savage tone. The old man heard this appeal of his son. and as the last words dropped from the lips of hlS capor he raised his head, and while look Of the utmost defiance pass over his features. he exciaincd- " Ask no favors, Robert Old Karl Klntock can die as well now as at any time-let them do the worst"
 Then turning to Captain Darcutt, be changed his tone to one Of deep sapplcalion, and Sald--
 ''Do what you please with me, sir, do not harm my boy, for he has done no worng l am ready for your sentence, and the sooner you finish it the beter''
 ''L.ay hold every man of you, and stand by to run the villain up."
 In obedience to this order the men ranged them selves along the deck, and each one laid hold of the rope. Robert Kiniock looked first al his father and then he ran his eyes along the line ofmen who were 10 be his executioners. But not one sym pathising or plying look could he trace. Their faces all hard and cold, and they all appeared anxious to consummate their murdefous work.
 sWhaip' exclaimed the boy, while tear started from hls trembling lid, "is there no one even, who can pity r
 ''up with him." shouted the captain.
 Robert buried his face in his hands, and the next moment his father was swinging al the yard arm He heard the passing rJpe and creaking block, and he knew that he was fatherleSS 8
 Half an hour afterwards the boy knelt by the side of ghostly corpse, simple prayer escaped his lips. Then another low, .murmuring sound came up from his bosom; but none of those who stood around knew itS .uport. It was pledge of deep revenge.
 Just as the old mans body slid from the gang way into the water, q vivid flash of lightning streamed through the heavens, and in another minute the dread artillery ofnature sent forth roar SC long and loud that the men actually placed their hands to their 10 shut out it's dcaening power. Robert kntock started at the sound, and what had caused dread in others bosom sent thrill of satisfaction to his own.
 "Oh, revengel revengev' he muttered to himself as he cast his eyes over the foam crested waves which had alIeady risen beneath the power of the sudden storm. The darkness had come as quickly as did the storm and all that could be distinguished from the deck of the brig, save the breaking sea, was the fearful, craggy shore, as flash after flash of light ming illuminated the heavens.
 Light, ho," shouted the maa toward, and the next moment all eyes were turned to bright light which had suddenly flashed up among the distant rocks.
 The wind had now reached it's height, and with it's giant power 1t set the Ill fated brig directly upon the sari bound shore of rvcks and reefs and every face, save one, was blanched with fear.
 In vain did they try to lay the brig to the wind, but not sal would hold for instant, until at length the men managed to get up fore and main storm -staysaii, and then the brg stood for short time bravcly up against the heaving sea, Bnt 1t was evident that even should she succeed in keep ing to the wind she must eventually be driven ashore, for the power of he in setting waves was greater than that of the wind.
 "Boy, do you know what light that IS F' asked the captain, as he stood holding on to the main rigging to keep his feet
 "Yes, sir" replied Robert; "it is BpllymOres crag"
 'What is it there for2''
 'sIt marks the entrance to little harbor, sir, which lies in the back of 1t ["
 "And can it be entered by vessel of this sizeg' asked the captain while gleam of hope shot across his face.
 70, yes. sir, large ship can enter there"
 And do you know the passage P
 "Yes, sir; have spent my whole life on this coast, and know every turn in IL"
 4Can you take the brig in there Tn this storml
 "Yes sir" answered the boy, while strange light shot from his eyes,
 And will you do itt' eagerly asked the captain.
 ''On two conditions
 'Name them quickly"
 "1hc first is, that you Tel me go in peacei and the next, that you trouble none of the Snugglefs, should they happen to be there.'
 ''l will pgomise." sad the captain. "And now set abogi your work. But mark me, if you deceive me, by St. George wiii shoot yoe on the mo ment."
 The brig was soon put before tbe wind, and Robert Kintock stationed hsEself upon the ssaf- board fore yard arm, HoD whence his orders were passed along to the helinsman. The bounding vessel soon came within sight ei the ragged crags, and the heart of every man leaped with fearful thrills as they were swept past irownlng rock which almost efaxed tbem as they passed Or flew the brig. and thicker and more fearful became the rocks which raised their heads un every side
 s'Port r shouted the boy.
 ..fort it is',
 'fSteady--so.n
 ''Steady t is."
 s'ssiarboard--quiekp'
 s'Ay Az, slaTboard il is.'
 ''Sseady-s so."