Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-06-17
the good God, who may preserve US if He

the good God, who may preserve US if He
wills
A deafening shout arose at this moment
from The men forward, who had collected in a
group, waiting for further ORDERS Sail after
sail had been run up in one shape and another,
until every rag had been destroyed-and the
Sea Gull was now very near her end. The
flames burst out from below, and half the crew
plunged into the water, resolved TO swim for
II, rather than be burned to DEATH The order
was at once given to stand by to lower away
the boats, two of which were manageable
The remainder of the crew obeyed, and into
The first one, as it rolled and pitched against
the side, Captain Lowden, with his own hands
passed the ladies and three Of the crew.
The other boat was quickly in readiness,
and into this the Englshman and the others
were placed-though Mr.. Bull was very anx-
ious to be amongst the first who left the sink
Ing vessel. Twice was he driven back by the
Strong arm of the firm and brave captain, as he
was forcing himself into the f}rst boat, but dur
! ing which time, Lowden addressed him no,
one word, except, back, sir, wait your turn =
| When he finally got on board, he assured Low
den that he would settle his hash, for him,
when he reached the Shore
The wind still raved, and the sea ran furi-
ously high, as the two boats SWING off from
] the burning schooner, which was very soon
| afterwards enveloped in flames, and sunk with
in another hour. The brave sailors tugged
away at the oars, and had got within half a
mile of the landing, when heavy wave struck
the foremost boat, and instantly capszed her.
| Scarcely had its precious burthen reached
the wafer, when Lowden grasped The bow oar
of the boat in which he sat, and cried give
way, boys! give way, and save them!'
| In another moment, the rear boat reached
the spot where the accident occurred, and
where the lovely Bel was now sinking beneath
the waves In the next instant, plunge was
heard, and the gallant captain rose at the lady s
side, supporting her with strong arm, even
amid those angry and lashing waters.
Succor was at hand. The trouble had been
noticed on shore, and already life-boat had
started to the rescue. The Frenchman clung
to the overturned boat, and the ladies' all were
rescued. By the time the life-boat reached
them, its services were needed but all were
subsequently, landed in safety.
The Englishman got over his fancied offence,
and acknowledged that Captain Lowden was
not only good sailor, but that he was also a
really brave man. His epithet of coward he
retracted voluntarily, hnt the young captain
only replied you didn't know me, sir, or yot
wouldn't have suffered yourself so TO speak,
Think -------.=- -------.. ----
Bull was abashed, and was more careful il
future, but his French friend never forgave
him for his cutting criticisms on the action Al
the field of Waterloo.
But, asks the reader, what became Of the
captain and the beautiful Lady Bell, and the
bachelor, and the love-sick Weston! Really
i can scarcely tell particulars!
The bachelor lord, and his young friend, who
was so smitlen with the fair stranger, at any
rate, never heard anything more of. The
fussy little Frenchman declared that if ever he
was fortunate enough to reach Boulogne, he
would never try the Yves, Indies again for hi;
health. Mr.. Bull went TO Lun'u 10 tell the
story of his mishaps, and 10 enjoy his beef ant
ale more leisurely, subsequently,.
Two years after this incident, however, Cap
tain Lowden retired from nautical life and set
tied upon beautiful farm in one of the south
ern counties of England. This place was one
of more than ordinary beauty, and had beer
occupied for ten years previously by relative
of one Bel Truffini. Notice was served upol
the tenant in due form, and possession wa
yielded, one fine spring morning, to the origi
nal owner and tenant that was to be.
A bridal party drove up the smooth avenue
TO the wide old portal of the mansion, and, sur
rounded BY half dozen intimate friends, thi
very Bel Truffni was welcomed there as Fl,
ture mistress of the establishment. She wa
handed from the gay vehicle by that very Cap
tain Lowden, and she introduced him, at once
to the neighbors, as her husband
They still occupy that farm, because its pnr
suits Better suit the taste of the brave sailor
But they have means. in plenty otherwise. ant
both Bel and her talented mate are as happy a
wealth and true love for each other can posi-
bly, make them.