The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-09
STMINSTER. MD, SATURDAY MORNING. DECEMBER g. 1871.

potn RO away Tree anu uumOleSted Wncn
your anchors are safely down, and you
shall be saved. If you will not do this,
then your hours are numbered. |
know where you are, and without the
aid OF one who knows the rocks, this
vessel cannot ride one hour longer
"Giye him up" cried Wooler, whose
face was as pale as death. abe sure
you don't bend her an atom"
The Captain dared not hesitate
longer. The rest of the officers second.
cd Wooler's request, and he gave in.
"Save u.s. he said, turning to the
maiden once more; "saye us, and your
father shall be free"
ado you swear this ?"
~ do; most solemnly, and | shall
call on all present to witness that when
this vessel is safe, if your father aud
yourself go not where you will, am
perjured wretch And now the helm
is yours"
On the instant Flora darted into new
life.
"Lay the yards square - she cried
at the ton of her voice. uEase nm the
helm Let two faithful men take the
wheel w
These orders were obeyed, and ere
long the brio was dashiue off before the
wind.
An openinp was made in the rocky
coast ahead.
s,That is Lupoa on tbo ouartor said
the maiden. sand ahead we have n
dozen small islands Uere comes tho
Devils Rock on the starboard how md
that on the aft is ALcDonold's crown
Port n littlel Steodv--sow
The hearts of the men leoned mn and
there seemed IN b,no for somo momon,s
But on went the Aving vesselN,ho
heavy sea octuallv dashino over tbo
deck from the towsr;no rocesNnow on
this hand now on tbot and vet sbo went
safely on If she had conc thronrh
such a dubious channel then whv should
she not pass the restY
The mon became moro o,sv ,borab
the horrors were as palpabie Ms ever
The course of the brig lav tbrough +,
Kissing. trembling suroe with rocks
still on cyery hand And there stood
the fair pilot her keen eves a,sbing
her fiuely chiseled postrils dilated md
her noble form drawn nroudlv mn Ucr
orders were prompt and assured and
confidence was ia every look and tome
At length the vessel entered mar.
row strait. not over a mile wide ana Tho
course was direct IL was the main
land of Arayle on the rigbt and ,he
Isle of Sell upop the left In half an
hour more the strait was possed-,nd
vet the gallant bark few safely ovor Tho
storm, aud the mad sea
"Stand by the braces - cried Flora
now showing little excitement ",lind
your helm and round in carefully on
the larboard braces Keen tho otbor
tautl Helm a mort easvfeasv p
The brig bowed to the wind mos,
fearfully now that her side was nreson
ted to il, and the masts bept ike reeds
but she failed not. A biyb nromon.
tory was passed, and in IA few moments
more the hard labor ceased Tho hr;r
righted, the masts had grown s,ra;che
and the sails had done straipipe ihe
water moved onlv in long sweus
and as the men looked ahead ,bropgb
the falling rain they saw the smooth
haven stretching away IN into land
haven into which the southern storm.
demon could not come. and where the
weary brig could be at rest TWAS the
long, narrow inlet of Kilmore
At length the sail was taken in, the
anchors dropped, and then the men
crowded about their fair pilot to bless
her for the service she had done them
But she asked not their thanks. thouob
she could not reluse their gratitude
81 have saved nv fathcr.n she said
"and that is all 10 all to me. Lat us
both 20 on shore now 9n
"Bnt nor in this storm - ur,oa ,ho
Captain.
aYes." persisted Flora aWe ara
not at home here but on shore I shall
| find a shelteriup roof and oman arms n
receive u.s."
CAPTAIN ThorphiIl felt too ,ratefnl 10
max auy objections and he had boat
"noa NJ no., ~ T. ..;,
or,snod Flora by ~. h.na % s."ra 20 ne
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