The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-09

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The calm propbesied by the American
captain fell upon the ocean shortly after
the descent Of darkness. 1t worried Glide
roy, and he held frequent consultations
with his officers, now on deck, now in his
state room. lie held consultation in the
latter place over bottle of choice wine,
md under the liquors influence he soundly
cursed the Yankee privateer.
Becalmed on the water and beneath the
stars, the Meteor lay like huge, slumber-
ing leviathan. Her lights were hidden, and
the spectral figures that hod her decks con-
versed in whispers.
In small apartment not far remote from
the council cabin, stood beautiful young
girl. There was look of sorrow in her
dark eyes, and her face was quite pale.
She appeared to be listening, for her head
was bent toward Gilderoy's room, from
which direction came faint and confused
murmur of voices.
II know we are becalned," she said to
herself in sn audible tone, "and I know,
too, that the officers are worried about it,
The men? I know that many of them hate
Gilderoy. Didn't hear the helmsman say
last night that the sailors would refuse to
fight for the man who rules them with q
rod of iron, and when he had spoken thus,
didn't he remark to fellow tar that the pris-
oners did not know their strength Yes,
that he did. The men think of mutiny,
and the man at the wheel is now ready to
rise against the captain of this ship. They
want leader; they gnaw in silence the
chain of tyranny, with which their captain
his bound them. will spring the mine !!
will lead the Meteor's mutiaeers, and the
Revenge may have our prize"
Adaline Temple spoke with stern deter.
rnination and clenehed her hands.
The observer would have laughed to
think that she had decided to head body OF
mutineers-that shea fragile girl If nine
teen, had resolved 10 rob the English navy
of one of its best vessels or to perish in the
attempt.
She left the room with resolve well.
formed, and steadfsst in her determination
Like q spectre she glided down the darkeneetd eetd
corridors of the vessel, and at last,
climbing upward with care, reached thhe
deck.
Captain Gilderoy and his leutenants
were below, discussing the situation over
several bottles of wine. Adaine saw the
stars overhead, and turned her face to" the
various poihts of the compass without
greeting a breeze that would have pleased
the British captain.
The man ut the wheel having nothing te
do, seemed to have @fallen asleep, for he
started when Adalipe's hand fell upon hi,
shoulder, and his hand made rapid move
ment toward his belt, when he saw he,
figure.
'sI want to talk with you," she said, in 9
low tone, making no display of the knife
whose hilt she clutched-a knife like the
helmsman's. IT want to say few words
and are you going to listen? I heard yo,
use mutinous language last night, and
could have you hung at the yard by speak
ing to the tyrant Gilderoy."
He was her man!
"You are harboring schemes of mutip,
at this very moment" she continued, aftei
o brief pause, ''and you are not alone in th'
diabolieal work can tell the captain be
fore an hour, if"
Adaline paused moment, and heard tn
beating of the sailors heart. He stared int
her face like man suddenly frightened b,
ghost, and she finished her sentence will
lips almost touching his ear.
'If you do not obey me -
Then the helmsman's lips parted.
'For the love of Heaven do not throw
us poor devils at the feet of Gilderoy,
stammered the sailor 'tHe would han,
every one of uF before morning. DO yo,
want us to mutiny tonight? Our time ha
not yet come. There is but nineteen of Ill
now"
'But prisoners sixty two strong me-
and brave"
"They are Americans !"
Nevertheless, they will not hesitate t.
rescue gallant English sailors from tn
tyranny of the captain of this ship. To
night If you say no, I will drive thi
knife to your heart, and have your com
rades hung to the yard before day"
Then the helmsman saw the knit
whose blade flashed very near his breast
and the next moment he stood on tn
deck
"We'u do it !" he said. "'But Chester
wounded-hurt yesterday by, ball fror
your ship. Chester WAS to have led u.s."
'T will take his place." said Adaline
'Now let us strike !"
Captain Gilderoy, unsuspicious of tn
mutinous spirit on his ship, had place