Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-02-07

death, while he trembled in every Joint
NO one, Ghur.' yet tell me truly, was
he murdered 2 and as the youth spoke
an expression of painful earnestness rest.
ed on his countenance
Why think you he was murdered
murmured the man, partly regaiEing his
eomposure
For twice Ghur. I have been startled
IN my sleep by frightful vision, of tall
person in royal robes struggling with two
men in a small barge, and at length one
struck him with javelin and he fell over
into the sea-
And he WASP
Thought, my father, Ghur'
Had some deadly viper stung the man
at that moment, he would not have start
ed with a more fearful shudder, than he
did at those words
The gods know that [ struck not the
blow while cold tremor convulsed his
frame
The youth was silent, yet he felt the
rough hand he held in his tremble vio-
lently
At this moment the quick dip of oars
fell on their ears, and ere they reached the
vessels side, the mask was on deck.
Back stranger, you cannot pass with
out you give the pass word
Allah /
And your name q
'Agga Maleck,' simply replied the
mask still advancing.
Yet why this nocturnal yisit2' de-
manded the youth, confronting the mask
To warn you of the near approach of
the enemy's ship,
And are they SO near, and those on
watch not seen them
The eagles eve is more penetrating
than the doves, who does not dream of
danger yet fear not, one of the ships
will soon be disabled, and ere long [ will
be with you again. as the mask ceased
speaking he stepped to the side of the
ship and disappeared
During the conversation the old sailor
had not spoken, but now stood leaning
against the mast, with his hands pressed
against his forehead. while an unearthlv
frown settled on his dark visage.
He is strange being, Ghur, yet he
has spoken truly, for | can now see the
faint outlines Of a ship about mile
astern,' gazing earnestly towards the
mouth of the river.
Right, Iago, [ can now see it, and
the men must now be made ready for the
attack rejoined the corsair, regaining his
composure, yet still he seemed Indifferent
as though musing on some secret that lay
hidden in his breast.
Kur, prepare the men for battle for
even now the kings ships are bearing
down upon us said the youth addressing
an officer who was coming towards them,
1t is WELL Iago,' returned the man,
with low bow. and turning away he
FASTENED to obey the orders of the youth
Iago, after giving the necessary orders
had FASTENED into the cabin. and some
time passed ere he was again by the side
of the old sailor, and then Ghur was gaz-
ing earnestly at the approaching ship.
What are the movements on board of
her, Ghur2 asked the youth in an anx-
ious tone
1t is him, Iago'
'Who2'
The stranger, and he has fred the
ship, for | can now see the blue smoke
curling up from her deck
Yet can you see the stranger p
See him, Iago, on the bows-now he
has sprang into his barge
Ah 1 DO Ghur, may Allah protect
him. murmured the youth fastening aft
The old sailors words proved true.
The mysterious being. Agga Maleck, had
fired the ship, and the groans and cries Of
the fated ones rent the air.
Itwas a grand, imposing sight, to see
that gallant ship on fire, and the corsairs
gazed on in silent awe, while the fire god
was fast consuming her prey.
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The sky had become darkened, and the
wind came in low, fitful gusts from the
southeast, and ere long big rain drops
began to fall, yet the Witch of the Wave
still kept proudly on her course. Her
canvass was again spread to the freshening
breeze, and she bravely careened over the
dark waters on her homeward course.
On her quarter deck stood Iago and
Ghur, while near them. leaning over the
gunwale was the mask, who was gazing
anxiously astern.
All was confusion on board the corsair
vessel, for one of the kings ships was
bearing down upon them, and they ex
pected soon to have an action.
'Ghurza, spoke the youth, turning
to the aged heimsman. can you take the
Witch safely through the Death Gorge Z?
This place was thus called on account
of its being the most dangerous part Of
the river, and place where thousands
had found q watery grave.
The aged man hesitated for moment,
and there was q slight tremor of the face,
yet 1t passed. unnoticed by the youth
Think you you can. Ghurza p
: I often have, Iago:
Then will you, to night2'
IF you viii trust me, I viii do the
best / can. Iago.'
1t is well, Ghurza, yet keep a steady
hand, fer our lives depend on your cool
ness
Fear not, Iago, I will do my utmost
Thanks, Ghurza,we may yet foil them,'
added the youth turning away.
Midnight came, yet stin the eorsair
vessel sned on but the kings shin was