The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-10-02

could attach itself to him, aud all hands
\ ~adeav0red to speak word of comfort
to their pale, detected superior.
But other matters soon engrosed the
attention OF both officers and men. With
The drst rays OF the morning sun which
pierced the dispensing storm clouds, a
numerous and weli-armed body OF ma
tiyes suddenly made their appearance,
and win loud and menacing cries rushed
upon the defenseless, ship wrecked sea-
men.
BY the advice of the captain no at
tempt WAS made TO resist the half-naked,
swarthy natives; who bore the entire
| shlps company in their midst to their
| reigning prince, who was attired in more
than barbara splendor.
A Malay stepped forward to act as in
| terpreter, having served on board a
| country waliat as seaman, where he had
learned O smattering OF the English Ian
guage. He informed Captain Jackson
that the ship had struck a reef making
out from Sarawak, on the island of Bar
| neo, and that they were now the prison
| ers and slaves OF the prince bearing the
name Of the town.
in low, confidential tone, he added
that he wished them no harm, but ad-
vised them to strain every effort to es-
cape, as the rajah was q bloodthirsty
1 tChOns 0AO AcbSuttu Ill UubtluX uio
prisoners to death by the most cruel
tortures that could be devised. The
Malay added that the potentate was
1 greatly depressed at present on account
OF the serious illness of the young prin-
cess, his favorite daughter; and as all
| the ja,ju-men on the lsiand had failed to
relieve ner, their heads had paid the for
felt. She was hourly growing worse,
and the father was almost frantic at the
thought of losing his Idol.
4 Captain Jackson listened In deep ST.
lenee, and ray Of hope darted across
his really the features as he reflected
Tor moment. In his many leisure hours
at sea he had made the science OF medi-
cine a study-so much SO tnat he felt
perfectly confident W grapple with an
ordinary disease.
Tue men were standing between the
i well-armed natives, who were only
| awaiting the well-known signal Of their
ruler to dash their brains out or reserve
them for a worse fate. But the dusky
potentate had relapsed into reyerie,
and had apparently forgotten the pres
eBce OF the white men.
The guards stirred impatiently, while
| their dark eyes shot forth glanees which
boued no good to the trembling men
whom they mad in their power.
Nerved on by desperation and prey
to the most terrible apprehension at the
awful p:edicament and danger the ships
company were in through his instru-
mentality, Jackson whispered a few
words in the ear Of the Malay, who ven-
tured to approach his royal master.
Jackson had DethOught him of the for
tunate medicine cnest, and determined
TO ASSUME the risk oil asserting his pow
er to save the princess life, which he
accordingly did and the Malay quickly
conveyed the Intelligence to the despond-
ent father.
In an instant the high-born native was
on his feet. His eyes glistened with an
unnatural lustre; his deep, sonOrous
voice echoed through the room, while
the jewels flashed and scintlllated on
his clothing as he gesticulated wildly.
The Malay translated the will OF his
chieftain, aud Jackson was informed
that ne should have an opportunity to
Try his skill-lhat, il successful, he
would be loaded with wealth such as he
never dreamed Of, that his comrades
liberty as well as jewels should he the
share OF the white strangers. But, on
the other hand, alter exciting false
hopes and making an assertion he could
hot make good. II the princess should
die, then death with the most exquisite
torments would be the portion OF all.
IL was not without nervous chill that
the shIpmaster listened. to the alterna-
4 tive, and although his face was pale.
still he never faltered in his step as be
olowed guide TO the presence of the
princess.
4 He could scarcely repress bis embar-
rassment as he bent over the Slight form
OF the princess, who was little more
than child in years and stature.
| She Was reclining in a silken ham
mock, partially covered by slight gauze
covering. She moved her head from side
4 to side, moaning with pain, and quietly
subuitted to Jackson as he examined
her pulse, tongue, etc.
He soon discovered that her trouble
was nothing more serious than slow
4 lever, which the contents of The. medi-
cine chest would easily alleviate, and he
Dreathed silent but ieryent prayer OF
Il gratitude lOr The means OF escape Oh
4 tered to his comrades and himself.
Il The precious collection of drugs was
4 soon under his watchful care, the proper
4 remedies given, ana Tor the first time fer
many days the princess sank into an
easy and refreshing slumDer that night.
Il jackson watched. by her hammock,
while the stern old chief occupied a pile
of cushions close beside him.
LhO ACSoVCiy VI tuO PhLlCht do Ihplu,
thanks to a good constilu ion; and Cap.
N tain jackson in the course OF ten days
had the satisfaction of seeing her sit
ting up laughing aud talking with her
i oyerjoyed father.
Tne safety Of the shipwreeked crew
was assured, the rajah more than kept
his word, heaping gems ami gold dust
upon them all.
10 Jackson he made the most munifi-
cent offers, pressing upon him the office
OF chief ja.ju Of the island. But the
shipmaster wisely declined the office in
cautious language, and parting his belt
received an addition that more than ex-
ceeded his widest ideas of wealth.
The entire party were conveyed to
Singapore, where Jackson bade adieu to
his old comrades, taking the first mail
steamer that left.
Reaching Liverpool. he soon arrived
at his destination, and was warmly
welcomed by his wife and little ones,
to whom he related his strange adven-
lures.
Without the loss OF time he called on
the owners of the Exporter, who had,
meanwhile. secured their full insurance
OF vessel and cargo, coolly informing
jackson that he need never expect
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