The Democratic advocate., 1881-05-14
u know all. and l will take my chances

stand seaward, so as not TO be IN this
neighborhood at daylight.
"And you, Delmonte ?"
ooh | will run the vessel into the har
Dor we left, and then 60 ashore and hasten
on after Ryan, for can overtake him, and
when you again come to the Island l will
join you, unless can do more good ashore;
but here we are. and l will hail"
In ringing voice, and in Spanish, En-
rique Delmonte hailed the large vessel,
which was now plainly seen to be large
steamer and war vessel, whose light sails
would not work her off shore.
"Ho, the Alamada !"
Gay, ay, are you pilot?' came the
answer from the vessel of war.
"Yes; 1 will run under your lee and
come on board.
"All right, for our machinery has broken
down, we have lost our anchors, aud are
drifting rapidly said an officer, in ear
nest tones.
Il know that voice it is Captain We
roma himself Now, goodbye, Captain,
and if harm bcfall Enrique Delmonte, tell
my friends how died, and the young
Cuban grasped the Americans hand, and
stood ready to seize the ropes to be thrown
to him.
Though pluuging fearfully, the Ameri-
can held the yacht firmly in hand, and ran
close in under the stern Of the steamer,
from which ropes were skilllully thrown,
and adrOitly grasped by the Cuban, who,
with goodbye on his lips to his ship
mates, clambered over the sides Of the
Spanish vessel, while the yacht bounded
away from the enemy those on board had
so much cause to dread, aud started on
her return voyage to the United States.
Upon reaching the deck, Enrique Del
monte found himself in the presence Of
score Of officers, while crowd Of seamen
stood not far away, gazing upon the daring
pilot that had come out to their aid but,
with his collar muffiing his face, his hat
drawn dowu over his eyes, and ia the dark
ness he was not recognized, though be
looked upon dozen men who bad been
his comrades in the navy Of Spain.
Are you Cuban pilot 2 asked Cap
tain Verona, naughty, ern.faeed man
of foriy-6ve.
Il am Cuban, aud have come to keep
you of yonder rocks, vas the quiet re
ply, while he pointed shorewarl to she line
Of breakers
"Oar rig is too light for Us 10 work of
shore aud cur machinery is broken dOWa
and anchors gone, 50, If you cannot save
US, We are doomed, said the SPaniard
Il know that well, senor, aud | will take
the helm, was the reply, aud going to his
post Of duty be assumed control, aud no
longer struggling to beat out TO sea, the
steamer was pu, before the gale, aud rush.
ing laudward with fearful speed.
Calm and firm, Enrique DelmouIe stood
at the wheel, his eyes watching every move
Of the vessel, aud penetrating the glOoa
ahead, to catch sight Of some well known
object By which be could get his course.
And on rushed the Spanish vessel 10
the channel, and though apparently sur
rounded BY breakers, holding her curse
uuswerviugly, until she glided around the
point of land that formed the harbor, aud
was in safety
aYou can move alongside Of yOader
rocks Senor, for there Is depih eooush,
said the Cuban, when the cheers of the
Spaniards at their rescue died away.
"You are a daripg and skillful pilot,
Senor, and you have saved myself and
crew, so name your reward, said Captain
Verona
"The reward l ask, Senor Captain, IS
mercy for any poor Cubaus that may fall
into your hands, was the brusque reply.
"Ha. this rings Ike the words Of trai-
tor to Spain! Are you such, sir?
Il am Cuban patriot, Senor,' was
the calm reply.
"Ah, and seem proud of it, By NeP-
tuuel but We have been saved BY foe
your love Of gold must be great indeed, for
sou risk your life aboard this vessel.
Il told you Senior, the only reward ask
have saved you from wreck, SO will now
say farewell.
"Hold! Quartermaster, hold that battle
lantern here that may catch glimpse
Of this fine fellows face
The lantern flashed upon the dark
handsome aud fearless eouuteuance, and q
dozen voices called his name:
Enrique Delmoute.
.Ah, Enrique | am; once an officer
aboard this vessel, but now Cuban Pa
trio;, for l would not fight against my IA,
tive land
He stood before them unainchingly now
and for moment there was dead silence
then Captain Verona spoke
Enrique Delmonte, your resignation of
your lieuteuant's commission was never
accepted; but, on the contrary, you were
tried as deserter, and condemned to death
as such, besides coming under the sentence
of those who call themselves patriots. Uu-
der these circumstances, notwithstanding
your noble deed this night, it is my duty
to arrest you and place you in irons.
"What! would you be guilty of deed
so vile, Senor?" asked the Cuban, iudig-
nantly.
"My duty, sir, compeis me. Seuor put
this man in irons.
A defiant smile crossed the handsome
face of Enrique Delmonte as the officer
approached and ironed his wrists; but be
made no resistance, and was led away be-
tween decks and placed in a state room, a