The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-05-19
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mainmast and back. At the sixth turn,
Just as he reached the rack in which
we're coiled the mainsail halyards, he
stopped suddenly, with nervous quick
ness, while the flashing of his eyes and
instantaneous contraction OF the muscles
of the face, showed that some powerful
idea had shot into bis mind. He quickly
resumed his walk, however, and the
same appearance of cool thought once
more rested upon his features
The wind was now blowing good
top gallant breeze from s S. E., and
the ship was clos, hauled upon the star
board tack, and E. half 5 under single
reef top-sail and top-gallant sails.
{" Mr.. Faulkner" SAID the captain,
again stopping in dis walk near the
main mast, at the same time motlonin9
for his second mate 10 come to him.
81 have it! Watch my every mo-
ton and fail not to catch every word
utter. At the first opportunity you
get, as soon as the men are up, secure
the cabin and forecastle companion
ways, and arm yourself"
This Wallack spoke in hurried
whisper, and then, raising his voice ne
said:
"Mr Faulkner will you 90 below
and tell my mate that should like to
see him a moment on deck :" Then
he added in a whisper, "Tell him l
havebusiness of the utmost Importance.
Faulkner looked for moment into
his commanders face, as if he doubted
whether this order was given in earnest,
but the confident, resolute countenance
which met his gaze, assured him, and
he Immediately went below to his errand.
In few moments he returned, followed
by the first mate, who had not stopped
to dress himself, but came up in his
simple robe de mutt.
"Mr. Roland" said the captain, as
his mate came on deck, at the same
time stepping over under the lee of the
spanker, " | should not have called you
had l not the most urgent necessity.
If you will just step this way out Of the
earshot of Faulkner, | will tell you"
Roland stepped to the lee rail, and
leaned his back against it, while the
captain stood leaning against the iail at
the mates left hand
Roland" continued he, 81 am
afraid Mr.. Faulkner is up to some evil
design"
/" All =" uttered the villain, while
peculiar sparkle shot forth from his eyes.
. Perhaps he has not forgotten the blow
you gave him"
Look out, sir look out, Roland, OF
you'll be overheard"
As Wallack uttered the first syllable
Of this exclamation, he placed his hand
upon Roland's mouth, and with crush
ng, irresistible force, he bent him / ack
,ver the rail. At the same time he
,aught the mutineer by the leg, aud
re the last syllable OF this e1clamat on
ell from his lips, Roland was plunged
leadlong into the sea. All hands on
leck had heard the captains apparent
Warming, but none had seen his deed.
A man overheard ~ shouted Wal
ack, as he sprang to the wheel and
ook the helm from him who held it.
MIR. Roland is overheard Cut away
he life buoy there, one of you! main
md main -topsai braces both side. Main
lew garncts and buntlines Mr.. Faulk-
Ter, rouse up all hands quick Let go
he main tack and sheet, and clue up
Work lively, men, or we shall lose him
faul up the spanker! now spring to
he st rn, boys! Cut the lashings-
ont stop to cast of any thing !"
These orders had been given at inter-
ais, as rapidly as they could be obeyed,
nd by the time all hands were up from
Glow, the ship was hove to, with the
laintopsail to the mast
The boat was lowered from the davits
nd hauled under the quarter, and those
ho were most anxious to save the
ate, were the FIRST to leap into it
Let every oar be manned ~ shouted
10 captain, "and you'll save hin yet
can SEQ aim. hes caught the life
loy !"