Smyrna times., 1859-02-10
CHAPTER III.

! II was early morning. The red sun had Just
come up out of the Atlantic, and now frightened
the slIghtly-rippled waters of Salem harbor.-
The sails OF the" Tyrannicide" had been loosed,
her cable hove short, and she only waited for
the change Of tide to commence her cruise.
All of her boats had been hoisted but the ca D.
taln's gig, and her officers, excepting him only,
were watching the tide very imPanently for It's
change. He bad been summoned TO the shore
by a signal from Mr. CringIe, very soon after
daylight, much to his surprlse-fOr he bad, as
he supposed, received his final directions the
night before
When he reached the store, the merchant
yet him, and SAID: Go up stairs to Kate, my
dear captain, she has got some errand Tor you.
tired TO lind out, but she would only tell you"
The captain, who was in a hurry TO return 10
his vessel, FASTENED up stairs into the paror,
where Miss Kate Cringle waited for him.
She was not what might strictly be termed
very handsome girl, but yet was pretty. She
had fine. plump, well ped figure; her hair
was glossy brown, almost black; her eyes of
bright hazel-at times laughing aud tul of
light, then liquid with deep and true womanly
feeling; her features very good, and her com-
plexIOn as clear red and white as pink in full
blooRl
There was no lack Of strong. bold intellett in
her expression; but she was modest almost tot
tault-It mOdesty could be faulty; for the
bushes came and went like the flashes of her
Aurora BUrealIs across pale northern sky.
" Your good father said that you wished TO
see me, lady," said seawait, as he stood before
her, actually blushng as much us she did-fOr
a brave man is often tim ID before lady; only
fops, fools, and cewards are apt to be brave
IN wOman's presence, where danger only exists
in her love darling eyes. Such as they are pro-
tecied by shields OF brass, VIII lie true men 60
there with open hearts and ma ked breasts.
"Yes, SIR said Kate. while her eyes were
dOwncast with modesty. You are about to
leave US on an expedition where death will be
hOvering above, below. and all AROUND you. ard
| could not sleep all the nigh for thukrng at
it; and 30 | spent my wakefu hours in makn
tor you little token which mIgbt rem nr y'u.
when tar away, that there was one here VII,
would pray tor your safety, watch fO ytur sac
return, aud tremble at every e'orn. -cIuu, That
appears"
Thus saying, she produced email, whine
sIlken banner, upon which was NO, ked, iU rich
gold embroidery, the iden icaI coa,-o.arm
which he had described 10 her father o., H., GAY
before.
"FOrgiVe me" she said as she saw With har
surprise be looked upon the work a" atcl-
ietlaily, yesterday, overheard lht sad story
cOuntiDg-r room, copy lag some INVOICES And |
could not rest; and SO | made this llllr bar.
ner, as a token Of remembrance from or who
feels deep interest IN your success and happl-
ness.":
She ceased to speak, and timidly isrd her
eyes to his, she handed hun the pretty flag
al thank you, lady," sand SeawaIt, while b
voice trembIed with emotion.
Aud he took the little flag, and placed II 10
his bosom, next to h : heart; and, after press
ing her small white hand to his lips said:
"EXcuee me that ] do not tarry-my sails
are loose. Ihr anchor a most apeak. aud thp tl0..
will serve by the time can get back to my YES
sci. Heaven bless you. and adieur'
He was gone. And the pretty ma den stood
and looked at the hand on which hp had printed
his last burning kiss-a salute. it is true. ni re-
spect only-lUoked at il as if the kiss hod lefI
visible impression, sign whichshe could look
upon for all time when she thought of him.
And a still, soft sigh came up from her heart,
seeming to llnger on her red. sweet lips, as If
10th to part with them She stood thus dream-
lily. until she heard the sound of men cheering;
md then she went to the window, which trorIed
toward the harbor, and saw the " "TyrannicIde''
was under way.
(TO BE CoNTInUED)