Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-01

us into ,heif power" said Denny, as care
lessly as if no peril had ever assailed him.
For my part, don't care to be lowed
alongside by one leg again y
'We1l stand in toward the harbor,"
said Capt. Morrison, who was now quite
himself again, with the exception of Sc
we're headache. Doubtless our runaways
have made the island in safety. They
would not mind taking the risk OF q land
ing in the darkness in such boat as they
had"
Il see nothing of any ship in port, re-
marked Capt Morrison to our hero. as
they paced the deck together.
mo, sir. There certainly is none-at
least within the range of our vision
ave shall have to be very careful about
our movements" said the commander.
The schooner had advanced several
miles into the Passage, when Capt. Nor
rison became convinced that the dwelling
which had been destroyed The previous
evening. as related. was no other than
that of the missionary.
at may have been burned by accident,
sir suggested Denny, with keen glances
through a glass at the distant rims.
1T may, indeed" assented the COM
mander. "but fear to the contrary.
don't like the looks of things. The tawuy
rascals are not acting as usual. There is
something wrong with them. | shall not
venture landing-unless Il ship-oiwar,
or at least stout trader, should arrive
here within twentv-four hours. In fact,
I'll 90 about Immediately, and give them Il
wide berth until further light is thrown up
on them"
lie had just given the order to 60 about,
when cry OF startled surprise arose from
nearly every soul on the vessel.
Look !" cried Denny. pointing toward
one Of the outlying islands which define
the northern limits of the Passage "Yon-
der is the long boat
This was indeed the case
'She is pushing out to intercept Us -
cred Capt Morrison.
"And all the rascals arc in her. de-
clared Mr.. Skill. "This is awkward"
"The villains" exclaimed Captain Nor.
natives quite so pleasant to deal with as
back TO the schooner"
"Yoa viii not let them cone aboard
sir?" demanded Mr.. Skill.
40. Sll -AlltI W ttttA nave NOHt.
they would not hesitate a moment to kill
ms all and take possession OF the schooner.
That's probably the very course they in
tend to take. 1t only remains for US to
fight them,' muttered Capt. Morrison.
I'VE may as well be getting our tools
together
The preparations for defence We're
scarcely completed when the long boa,
was within hailing distance, continuing to
advance rapidly.
.Shcer off there, you villains - called
Capt. Morrison, rs he raised a musket
menacingly. lyon can't come back to the
schooner
1--WE must come back !" shouted Buncle,
in return. There's no living with the
natives. They've risen upon the mission
aries and strangers, killing every one OF
them. We have had a terrible battle with
them
'Sheer off there, say interrupted
Capt. Morrison. raising his musket. lyon
cant come aboard the schooner"
1--WE can and we willn' cried Buncle,
with logged resolution that sufficiently
evidenced the desperation of his circum-
stances. ''lf you are wise, Cap'n Morri-
son, you'll let US come aboard and excuse
what has happened. We are sorry Tor our
conduct of last evening; it all came Of our
having had too much liquor. We wish to
return to duty"
II can put no trust in YOU" interrupted
Capt. Morrison. "Once for all, you shall
not come near u.s."
''Destruction !" exclaimed Buncle, rs he
caught sight of Denny, THE youngster
isn't dead, after all"
Then he called to Capt. Morrison.
at is useless for you to warn us off,
Cap'n. We are certainly coming aboard,
even if we have to fight you"
And with this the long boat resumed its
swift advance upon the schooner.
"And let me say just one word more
added Buncle. 1--WE are two to your one,
and for every shot that is fired upon us we
shall take horrible revenge"