Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1868-01-03

So. turning to Mark, he surprised the
youth by beginning 10 talk vigorously of
the briiliancy Of the Western Isles. and
the brave deeds To be done among tho
Spanish galleons. beguilng the way
through the woods, 40 that Mark only
grieved that the moment came too fast tor
tlecending into the garden OF Undcrciitf.
A warm and friendly greeting passed
between him aad the old Squire. WIZ, had
Known him slightly in his boyhood and
regarded him as an honorable scion of an
old house. Mrs Lynch was with her pa
tient. Grace in the kitchen, and Amse as
usual. looking on. The utmost work ever
asked of that dainty young creature was
Smelling peas or topping sooscberlies.
Mrs. Lynch was 1T once Summoned, and
conducted Sir. Walter to the sick room.
where he remained till Mark was sent to
him with an urgent entreaty to give huh
seit time to partake of the family meal. be-
fore the tide, which waits for no man,
should render his departure necessary.
Sin Walter. whose skill in medicine was
IA remarkable as his other accomplish
ments. explained. Oh his reappearance
what the family were already convinced of,
that their guest was III no condition tor
removal. since fever had set in. and perfect
quiet was the ouly hope of avertiug seri-
ous mischief to the brain from the blow he
had suffered. H. therefore acccded TO the
hospitabe entreaty of both Mr.. and Mrs.
Lynch. that ne would leave Master Stat
ford with them until his recovery; AID he
added what. AS lie said, he knew would
compeDd the Young man, the more to their
goodness. that Lilo .el Stafford was an or
phan. whose father having been cast Of
by his family for an i'll advised marriage,
had cndeavered TO redeem his fortunes by
taking part i'll one ri the Irish adventures
His newly butt house had been sacked.
himself aud all his family massacred by
the rebels except this one boy. who had
been saved by the affection OF the very
servant who had betrayed the rest. This
man had brought him to The verge of the
English camp. and there left him to make
his WAY to the hut OF the gentlemen whom
he already knew as his fathers friends
lie hal been first the pet of the English
troops iii ireland, then educated at West
minister by the combined efforts of their
scanty purses. then had become page
but always under the special care OF ka-
leigh. who had been the chici iriend OF his
father. and had taken him with him in his
voyages OF adventure. III the course OF
which Lionel Stafford had become an adj
miraLle seaman, and an efficient and
Trustworthy leader. With no defect except
a certain sofiHpss of heart, which ut times
betrayed him into certain excuses Of iner-
cy to the enemy. and ofindgnation against
his own followers. which had been the
dire consequences to himself. but Tor
which. said Sir Walter smiling. you ii
dies viii not esteem him the less.
Poor lad no indeed. sab! Mrs. Lynch.
wiping her great barnacies. :, never could
40 mnca rs abide to SEE a Kitten drowned.
,et alone a man or woman, Though they be-
y The
shall not want for the best of everything.
and Grace and will tend him as ti,oIgt
he were uine own son. poor orphan boy '
Il knew you would. kind madam, said
Sir Walter. giving her his hand. and |
trust tina, he will not long be burdensome
to you
Amid protestations that such would new
er be the ease. Sir Walter ose to take leave
and Mr.. lynch eXcusing himself Tor being
unable to accompany him TO the boat. now
close at hand. placed him IN Marks charge
and with much ceremonious politeness tae
farewell was male.
Sir. said Mark. as they went out into
the GARDEN besetch you TO let me so
with yon on your next adventure.
How. said Raleigh; 'voa have not seen
enough of tae e.f.ctS OF likt. voyages? and
he pointed up to Staifor,s window.
What brave man ever was daunted by
ano.hers broken head. said Marx.
Hive you your friends consent:' said
Sir Walter. then. as Mark paused for an
answer, with fathers blessing With
held. we sailors think we Jack wind in our
sails. Think we'll over il, Master Lynch ;
better weary te than a bitter return
home. Were you younger son, ID strike
hands on i. ut once. caaaot since | have
seen your hons. Farewell. and take IA
leigh's counsel ere you d. aught rashly;'
and Raleigh's boat was soon speeding
down with the outgoing tide.