Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-05-10
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voyage, as things stand at present
As he thus reflected upon his unpleasant
position, there was noise Of a scufle upor
deck, and he hastened thither to learn the
cause. Hethere found Luigi in struggle
with one of the men, an Irishman, who,
though Luigi was powerful man, was a.
bout to get the advantage of him in the en-
counter, when the mate drew dirk, which
he was about to plunge into the sailors
side, which the captain prevented, by rush.
ing in and seizing the blade with his naked
hand, succeeding in wrenching it from the
sbloody:mindsd Portuguese. and fingine
the weapon overheard at this juncture his
presence produced cessation of hostilities,
'Howly Mary Captain Manvers, ye did
that very nately, long life to you ? painted
the rescued seaman, as he leaned exhausted
against the bnlwarks, adjusting his torn
shirt, sMay I neversup soup, but TIL do
as much for you, soma of. those days
sWhat is all this trouble about?' inquired
the captain, turning to Luigi, who was
quivering with rage, his snaky eyes glaring
like demons. Luigi looked with intense
hatred at the captain, and deigned no reply
while the .Spaniards and Portuguese clam
bred in their peculiar gibberish, like SO
many crazy monkeys, for the refractory
sailor to be put in irons, forthwith; /; one OF
them ofhciously bringing the 'rufles' to the
spot. -, g.,D ~ =.
) iAyast there, John Portugee ! at this in
slant said an American sailor, stepping up
between him and Captain Manyers, 'or I'll
shiver your top. lights in 9 jify! O'Raffer-
ty's not to blame, your honor, The. mate
tripped over his foot, and struck him for
his own aWkardness, and he; resented it as
it becomes man for to do. You wouldn't
iron him for that, captain, would, you?
mo, Peters, no, the man shall go free,
replied the captain, looking proudly upon
the listening mate, whose countrymen with
the majority of the men, had ranged them
selves together to watch the result. Ifhe
did wrong in assaulting his officer, the
wrong was offset by the drawing of a knife,
It is violation of my rules, for any one to
carry weapon about his person. Let me
see no more of this wrangling men, he ad,
ded, turning to the throng gathered about
Luigi. There has been unnecessary trou'
BILE and dissatisfaction enough already. !
have marked it amor you, and wish to
see no more of it, Be warned against i'll
advisers, men, or tha. may happen which
you will bitterly repent -. !:
He walked away, overhearing the mur'
murs Of that part of the crew who seemed
inclined to side with Luigi, right or wrong
sCospetto = Kissed Luigi to. those about
him, as he ground his teeth at the double
discontinue, sworse qcsH come of it,. ere
longY Aud with significant shrug and
glance at O'Raferty, who was now CONVEX
sing with Peters, he held lowtoned inter
view with his companions, Of no agreeable
nature, Judging from their looks and ges'
lures. O'Rafferty caught the eye of Luigi,
as its venomous glance was bent upon him
for en- instant. ...... 81
sOpiver mind, ye mutherin blackguard.
I fear neither yer ugly tead's eye nor yer
knife, bad luck to it, that's to the bottom
of the say, or will be soon. An O'Ratferty
niger demeaned himself so far, as to take a
knife upon his enemy. By the powers, il
I had ye ashore, Pd-Pd-'
The sentence was unfinished, owing to
the caution of Peters, who whispered to the
irate Hibernian to keep cool and be on bis
guard and during the rest Of. the day the
affair was much .dwelt upon by the men,
who from that time took sides decisiyely,
either for or against the captain, the major
ity being with Luigi-for they had been
sounded by him often before, on matter
of darker import, and their piratical pro-
clivities were found to be all; that he could
wish. ----.- -, .--- ~
The fourteenth night had come, and
Captain ManVers, as he retired to rest, knew
that his wife was thinking of her promise
and musing upon her whimsical ideas OF
dreams, he fell asleep. He dreamed, and
his dream was of no pleasant cast. In his
sleep he saw afar off the shore to which
they were fastening, and his heart beat joy
fully as he thought how soon his difficulties
were to cease. Suddenly the sky grew
dark and the waters answered to the angry
runbling of the clouds, A storm was upon
them tropical storm, and his men were
ordered to their posts. They refused, Lui-
gi demanding that first he should deliver
up the command, or perish. Alteration
ended in quarrel. But few were faithful
to him. They resisted. A bloody strug'
gle ensusG, himself encountering Luigi,
and the williams knife was raised,to pierce
his heart, just as boat was leaving the
ship With O'Raferty in it: .-
With an -he-cHleap effort he stroVe; to
disengage himself, when-suddenly be a.
woke! Through the agony of his dream
his brow was covered with perspiration, and
his heart beat audibly. The light burned
dimly, but with sufficient brightness to ena'
BILE him to discover Luigi's figure stealing
through the doorway. s -, -
who's there?' he cried, starting up,
There was no answer, but the door was
slammed violently to-. He sprang towards
it and looked out, but nobody was to be
seen.
10 thiege or murder, doubtless, he NUT.
tered, and trimming the lamp, he examined
the pistols under his pillow, They were in
order, and he determined, till he should