The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1871-04-15
TALES OF THE BORDERS
THE SEA sKIRMISH.


Fl L some time, while Tom Jones was de-
Huring every word which was uttered
litter enjoying the coelness Of the mornins
tireeze, they again descended to the cabin
here they continued till breakfast time
shen they were joined by the captain anC
his son Tom. The old tar was full Of spirit
told them some of bis best yarns, and BY
lis kindness endeavored to make his guests
rs comfortable as possible Tom was en-
sAged in the same labor of love; and BY
lveral acts of Kindness to the old gentle
han, be gained what, to him, was the sweet
est reward on earth-an approving smile
rom Catherine.
"Are we your only passengers p asked
lr. Keyeley.
Yes" replied Tom. People nova
days prefer going by land to running the
Iask of being taken by the French priva-
tAers, which swarm along the coast"
al hope there is no danger Of being at
lacked y asked Catherine, turning pale
Vlth alarm.
why, as to that replied old Bill,
lone can't say for sartin. have seen such
sghts as that before now; but never fear,
rny bOnny Miss; if they we're to attack
three smacks armed as we are, they might,
riayhap, catch Tartar-that's ALL"
f" l am not afraid for myself, said Cath
eSine, casting an affectionatc look at her
tther; . but my father -
els now under that protecting Power
&hich has preserved bis life in the midst Of
20 many perils By land"
When they again assembled to the deck
lhe vessels were going with fine breeze,
which was taking them quickly down the
river. After passing the More they stood
out TO the open sea and, the wind cODtin-
uing fair, they proceeded speedily on their
voyage, which promised TO be pleasant and
expeditions On the second morning after
sailing, the Ticeed was passing Y Yarmouth
Roads. In the roadstead was lying large
vessel, whose taunt, raking masts and
square, hghtly-rigged yards, proved ber tc
be a man of-war. The seamen of the 1tOeeo
were pointing out to each other the variOu:
fair properties Of the vessel as they passed
and Tom, thinking that Miss keveley
would be pleased with the sight, wen
below. to ask her if she wished to see man
ofwar.
Catherine thanked him for bis attention
and followed HIM upon deck.
"What a beautiful vessel - exclaimed
Catherine, unable to contain ber delight
what exquisite symmetry what neat
ness in the arrangements Of the various
ropes, which appear as complicated as tb'
gossamer's web, and, at this distance, al
most as fine What an intricate maze d.
all these appear to an Ignorant spectator
And vet, dare say continued she, ad
dressing Tom, :" there is not one among th
number which has not its USE"
Z" Not one, said Tom land boweve
confused they may appear to your eye, ye
there is not one which, at a moment
notice, may not be laid bold Of BY the sea
men,
During this conversation Tom asked th
name of the village in which Miss kevele
was going to reside. She Informed him tha
they proposed settling, foI some time a
least, in Norbam.
"Tbat's lucky" replied Tom; ''iny ol
aunt, Mrs Burton, lives there, who ma
be o. service to you in settling, and VII
will be the most pleasant companion IN Ii
world. Her husband was the curate Of tt
village, but he has been dead this many
day. She is, however, in most comlortab
circumstances, and can afford you accou
mediation for short time, till you g
settled"
You are very kind, indeed, sa
Catherine, with emotion, 'and trust tb
nv father and will both feel grateful f
the offer However, we shall be guided |
circumstances.
Tom hastened to inform bis father Of
destination Of his passengers and of the
fer which he had made them.
''Thats right, my boy, said the 0
tar; it's our duty to assist our trllo
men as much as is in our power, and new
: have [ seen two persons whom | would
inclined to assist so much as that old ms
and MS daughter. "
ne Wlhd, WHICH Ddu Oeeh ldNOIdoie
them hitherto, now chopped about by q
grees, till at last it blew in direction c
actly opposite to their course.
!. "This is unfortunate. said old Bill,
|. he gave bis reluctant orders to alter the v,
sells course and to take in the studdll
sails, which we're hanging tapping in W
disorder, as the wind. beaded them. Tbe'
!, however, were speedily taken in, and
other evolutions perfOrmed, so as to enat
the vessel to ply to wIndward. On
= morning of the third day the I'Oeed v
4 abreast OF Boston Deeps, with the wi
:. still at northeast. To Ieeward of her ahC
five miles were the OLiUs and the Primo
Charlotte, the other two smscks Tom
the wstch on deck and was Aee6ing