The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-20

known. Will break the compact. viii not move in
the matter And il Carlos dares scrowupon my decision
let him look well for his life The rufian effects
disgusting familiarity already and Mapes has warned me
that Carlos seeks to be leader of the league He my
rival"
Some one knocked at the door, and St. John opened
it at once
"How sets the wind now brave captain? said Carlos
as he staggered in
Fair for good men, and foul for traitors replied St.
John, sternly.
so much the better, captain for US good men. Do
you know that it is after eleven"
And what if it is?"
"Whot if is2 Why much, my captain. There re-
mains bird to be caught-the bargain is not yet all
shipshape on your part It is time you were cruising
after Rosetta the wine-sellers daughter"
True enough for that, replied St. John. sNor am
accustomed to being schooed by any when to act"
Carlos gave a Iurch and a reel that swung him face
to face with his accomplice.
Speak out captain, do you mean say that you will
catch my bird for meg'
Catch your own BIRDS mygay Spaniard and dremem-
Der where you are, and to whom you speak You have
been my ally but not my equal said St John haughty
'SYou wish to back out Of the compact" growled
Carlos, "and try to pick quarrel with Come,
you are not off shore yet. There is time to bring
regiment of sabres from Jackson's camp"
You will dare attempt to betray!' exclaimed Sc.
John, with dangerous CLEAN from his keen blue eyes.
Il say can and dare if you play me false" replied
there's no honor among thieves, and leave you"
''That is if you can"
'If can? Who will stop me?" demanded Carlos,
drawing his pistol quickly.
That" said St. John. calmly and pointing towards
the open door.
Carlos turned and bcheld Raymond with carbine
leveled at his head.
'Aha! So--so" muttered Carlos, CHANGING from mas
ter to He is devil, as the men all believe
must watch for a better chance
'If he stirs, Raymond, shoot him down." cried St.
John.
Aye" growled Raymond. ''The staggering pirate
kicked me last night Be sure hied pop i'm atween the
ears or the heycs But he brought lady with him,
captin -
"A lady? Where is shc2 Who is she?9
Carlos replaced his pistol and laughed mockingy.
u will tell you who She is bold captain and then
will be friends again for have put my in and must
needs pull with YOU captain about the girl and been
Jealous a Turk when | how the girl loved you.
As floating about the streets, lille back hunting
after Pierre Rivart who is missing, petcoat dashed
by and grappIed it, of course. She cried: 'soh tell
me where may find Capt. st. John-for life and deah
So conveyed her here. She didn't know me in the
dark for ! growIed out that had money to pay the
captain and would show the wayt was just around the
bend in the next street She's very anxious to YOU
captain.n
''Who is shezo demanded st. John feeling uneasy.
'Wel she'll be called Sonora Carlos SoIio soOn but
at present her is Rosetta tie wne-seers daugh
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''What cat?"
''Why that we made lovely bargafu-grl for girl-
wife for wife-for intend TO make Rosetta duul and
atfectionate husband" said Carlos Rosetta by this
time hates YOU more than she ever loved-that's nv
policy"
The league is ready to enter the hall" said Ray
moud