Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-26

Up0n reaching the wafer, thettlote, NC vas
by no means clear of the schooner. as his cue,
mics supposed. To the contrary, he remained
attached to the vessel by rope more than an
inch In diameter, and perceived that he was
being towed gently through the water along
side keeping pace with the schooner.
The Iong-boat was already in the water
The schooner had been left under such easy
SAIL with a view to this descrtiou, that her
progress through the water was scarcely per
ceptibles. ,o,, D:u
Marling, who had been chosen to stand next
TO BuncIe in charge Of the expedition.
Il know there is specie aboard, said Bun
Gle, rcfectivcly. but where the specie Is
stored is beyond my knowledge"
"Pete, ought to know all about that point,
suggested Maring, since he is always In the
cabin.
Yes and does, boss said Pete, with a
grin of pleased importance.
Fetch it up, then, Immediately, COM
handed Buncle.
In FIVE minutes more the little band of de-
serters had stripped the schooner OF It's specie.
plate, linen, and other vauabes, with num-
Der Of nautical Instruments lanterns, ETC., and
had pushed clear Of the vessel, standing toward
the island.
Fortunately this departure took place upon
the side OF the schooner opposite to that trom
which our hero had been thrown overheard,
and alongside of which he was being towed
gently through the water.
"Iheyve gone! |" he heard voice cXclaim,
a few moments later
"Help, there ~ he called
"Where are you - was the response Of the
voice which had before spoken.
Here alongside-on the starboard side y
exclaimed our hero.
no are you?"
MIR. Brecze-the passenger
Sundry calculations OF wonder succeeded,
blended with the hurried trampIing of feet,
and then the sheet which had rendered Denny
such timely service was slowly drawn in unti
he found himself able to grasp the buwarks.
That II do, he called. IN all right now.
Where is Mr.. Ski!l?'
Coming to himself, sir, but not yet able to
move" answered Elton. He was black in the
face when we released him..
How many Of you are left %
"Only four OF lis, excepting you and the
capn."
You had better take the light from your
rigging, suggested Denny. "Thcre is little
danger of our falling foul Of another ship in
these waters, and it will be we'll to put it out
Of the power Of Buucle and his gang to board
US.
This suggestion was adopted
LET us hope that no chance will throw Us
into their power, !" said Denny, as carelcSsly as
if no peril had ever assalled him. 'For my
part, [ don't care to be tuwed alongside by one
leg again
"We'Il stand in toward the harbor," said
nm sell
again, with the exception of a severe headache.
''Doubtless our runaways have made the is
land in safety. They would not mind taking
the risk of "a landing in the darkness 10 such
boat as they had.
II see nothing of any ship in port, )" remark
cd Capt Morrison to our hero, as they paced
the deck together.
'No, sir. There certainly is none-at least
within the range Of our vision"
wv c shall have to be very careful about our
movements, said the commander.
The schooner had advanced several miles into
the Passage, when Capt Morrison became con-
vuced that the dwelling which had been dcs
troyed the previous evening as related, was no
other than that of the missionary
1T may have been burned by accident, sir, "
suggested Denny, with keen glauccs through a
glass at the distant ruins
1T may, indeed, asseDted the commander,
'but | fear to the contrary don't like the
looks Of things The tawny rascaIs are not
acting as usual There is something wrong
with them. | shall not venture landng--un-
less ship-of war, or at least Stout raider,
should arrive here within twenty four hours.
10 fact, I'll 60 about immediately, and give
them wide berth until further light is thrown
upon them.
He had just given the order to go about;
when cry of startled surprise arose from uear
ly every soul on the vessel.
''Look !" cried Denny, pointing toward one
of the outlaying islands which define the north
ern limits Of the Passage. "Yondcr is the long
boat"
This was indeed the case.
'She is pushing out to intercept Us = cried
Capt. Morrison.
And all the rascals are in herr declared
Mr.. Skill "rhis is awkward"
the villains - exclaimed Captain Morrison.
sternly 'They have not found the natives
quite 50 pleasant to deal with as they imagined.
and now they wish to come back to the schoon
or.
"You will not let them come aboard SIR
demanded Mr. Skill
"No, sir, After what they have done, they
WOulu UOL utSltdlC ulUlucul W NIL uS ill duu
take possession Of the schooner That's pro
badly the very course they intend to take. 1t
only remains for US to fight them" muttcrcd
Capt, Morrison. I'VE may as well be getting
our tools together.
The preparations for defence were scarcely
completed when the long-boat was within
hailng distance, continuing to advance rap
idly.
Sheer off there, you villains" called Cart
Morrison, as he raised mus ket menaciagy.
You can't come back to the schooner
I'VE must come back = shouted Buuclc, in
return There's 20 living with the natives.
They We risen upon the missionaries and stran
gers, killing every one of them. We nave had
a terrible battle with them"
Sheer off there, say" interrupted Capt
Morrison, raising his muskct. You can
come aboard of the schooner.
I'VE can and we will = cried Buncle. with
a logged resolution that sufficiently evidenced
the desperation of his circumstances. "lfyou
are wise Cap'n Morrison, you'll let Us come