The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-04-06
RICHMOND, WAYNE COUNTY, IND.

heavy, Of the most exquisite polish, aud
mounted in bill. Of gold and precious stones.
| was for the moment chained 10 the scene
The youth looked most strangely His face
was yet calm and pale. but its expression was
changed The FIRE of his eyes was deep and
intense, and the usual sedate, melancholy ex-
preston had given place to a sort of exuliant
smiling expression l did not speak to him.
l saw that he stood over the place where his
mother had found refuge.
BY this time the quiac was nearly alongside.
| waited until the moment for pistol shooting
came, and then l gave the order to fire
There was long wild yell from the boat, and
on the next moment she struck side, and
the pirates began to Chamber up our rigging.
Our shot had not done much execution, for
nearly all who sat in the quiac leaped for the
ship. We beat them back as fast as We could,
but they began to gain upon us, and at length
my men gave way. l urged them all l could,
but the bloody Pirates came on in such wild
fury that to stay them seemed impossible.
Savage fell back to the poop. and his ccm-
panions followed him. The pirates struck
down three of my men, and the rest fell back
{ to the opposite side of the deck. By hasty
count made out that there were about seven
ty of the enemy, and we had thirty eight left.
For few moments there was mutual sus-
pension Of hostilities. The pirates had all
gained the deck--all that were alive. and their
chieftain stepped out in front of them. He
was Spaniard but spoke English WELL
ado you surrender your ship?' he asked.
"Of course we surrender" spoke Savage,
seeing that l hesitated eve may receive
quarter if we surrender quietly
"Nerer!!" spoke a clear, calm voice. and on
turning we beheld Walter Legrand. "Nerer.f'
he repeated, while his dark eye flashed proud
ly. "Are ,ge EnglishnenH'
l saw that these words produced wonder
full effect upon my crew. and so they did
upon the other passengers, and | must confess
that they went to my heart with a nerving
power. Only Captain Savage seemed to dis
like them. Upon him they seemed to CRATE
harshly.
At this moment Mrs. Legrand came upon
deck. She had heard her sons voice and per-
haps thought he was in danger.
"Santa Maria! that is my prize exclaimed
one who seemed to be second in command
among the Pirates, as soon as he saw the
beautiful woman.
'No, no, by San Paulo. she's mine" cried
the chieftain, and as he spoke he started to-
wards the spot where the widow mother stood.
His lieutenant followed him, and so did sever
al of the others.
Stand back" said Walter.
''Out boy, or die!'
Thus spoke the pirate leader. but he spoke
no more. for the young mans sword swept the
air like lightning. and the villains head was
cleft in twain. Another stroke, and the lieu
tenant shared the same fate.
Now, men of En- gland, show the blood of
WeIe Noue IKE bugle notes-clear and ringing and
distinct
I remember how Legrand looked at that
moment; He had just forced his mother De
low when be spoke. and then he turned upon
the crew His head was up, his teeth set us
finely chiseed nostrIls distended ana MS eyes
literally emitting sparks of fire. lie dashed
like alightning a shaft among the toe, and we
all followed him. Ever and anon could DIS
tinpuish his form amid the smoke-for there
were MANY pistols fired-and l could see the
flash of his bright blade where it was not COW
cred with blood. fought with all my might,
and SO did all my men. Savage fought too.
but he did not seek places of danger. rather
seeming to keep his back against the bull
warkS.
! Ever and anon the flash Of Walters sword
would catch my eye, and failed not to see q
man fall where it descended. My own men
looked to him as their leading spirit, and die
not feel offended l rather felt proud Of him
How could l help it? The very genius Q
Mars seemed SO sit within him. 1t was al
most miracle how he swept the foul villains
from before him.
At length the deck began to grow thin 0
standing men, and streams of blood wer
flowing towards the scuppers. reached LIE
crand's side, and l saw stout men flee from
before him | saw his arm move, and say
h,~l
our ears. Itwas cry for quarter, for mercy
The fighting ceased, and the living pirate
were huddled together in the starboard gang
way and disarmed. They numbered efeps
mem Ny next work was to count my owr
and 1 found eighteen of them, and nine of th
infantry officers. In the centre of the quartz
deck stood Walter Legrand. He was leanin
upon his sword, and tiny stream of bloc
trinkled down the faithful blade and made
dark pool upon the deck about its point. II
was still and calm and serene, but the old loo
of sedate melancholy had once more take
possession of his countenance.
Captain Favor said he, addressing m
.-can you take care Of the prisoners"
I quickly answered him, yes
.Then,'' said he, Il will go and comic
my mother. She may be anxious
The prisoners were put in irons and place
in safe confinement. aud then went TO Work Ar
cleared up the deck. All hands turned wor
men, and ere long the dead were sewed up
old sails, and buried in the deep blue sea
friend aud foe together. Such as were woun
however, were properly cared for,
. That evening when we sat down 10 supp,
no one could have told from the appearance
Walter Legrand that anything unusual b
, happened. He met with that same ca
, smile of recognition, and his face wore t
same look of unobirusive. modest reserve
The meal was ea5en in silence. could
4 that the other officers gazed upon the yot
& with looks OF admiring wonder and even c;