The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-02-17

water in his direction. When according to my calculation, we must have crossed each other, he above and below the surface. rose above the water.
 Some minutes elapsed ere again be- held the swimmers head. He clove the waves with such rapidity that l could scarce keep pace with him. l redoubled my efforts, and soon gained so much on him as obliged me to strike out less quickly. Shortly, 1 saw him land upon a rock and ascend it: and, as a flash of lightning played upon sea and shore, l recognized the face of Rafael. Al first l determined upon calling him by name and discovering my presence. Spite of myself, suffered him to pursue his way. while gained the eminenoe he had just quilted. observed him take the same direction l was wont to take, then knock al the door of that hut knew so well, and enter.
 ] drew my knife, and passed it along a stone to assure its edge; but did so with such oarelessness or agitation that il shivered to the hilt Thus deprived of the sole weapon that could rely upon for my revenge, felt that l had not an instant to lose. crossed the strait, rushed to my hut, procured another knife and again set out to Espiri,u Santo. The gale increased in violence. The sea gleamed like fiery lake. The sea-mew's wailing cry re-echoed along the rocks the sea-wolf's $ howl was heard amid the darkness.
 All at once sounds of another kind broke upon my ear; they seemed to pro- ceed from the very bosom of the ocean. As the voice proceeded from the direc- ton of the island. at once conlectured i, was Rafael who was calling for help. l looked. but in vain the obscunty was too thick, and could distinguish noth- ing. Suddenly, again heard the voice exelaim Boat ahoy, for Gods sake v
 IL was Rafael's voice. Tis all very well to have sworn to do your enemy to death 10 wreak your just revenge on him who has so bitterly aggrieved you; yet when. on a night murky and dark as that, his tones arise from forth sea swarming with monsters. and when those tones are uttered by fearless man, and wrestling Tn mortal peril, there IS ln that cry of last anguish something tha, strikes awe to the very soul. l could not repress shud- der.
 For moment 1 remained inactive shall leave hlm 10 his fate !'' thought. The thought was repulsed as quickly as II came.
 "No.nofr cried. Allow a brave man to die by his most hated enemy the sh4k. Never, Boat ahoy !" shouted. and used my oars with frantic energy
 All thoughts of revenge were forgotten. Amid luminous shower of spray and foam discovered Rafael. At some dis tanee from hlm was strong phosphorc light Il streamed from shark of the largest size. One stroke of the oar and l was close to Rafael. Another ins,an, and had drawn him rapidly into the boat and seized my knife.
 The moon lighted up for a single in s,ant. That instant was enough; for, as II opened Its enormous mouth, plunged the dagger into its body. and drew il lengthwlse forth. The shark, mortally wounded, sprung several feet from the water. and fell. striking out furiously with its tail. For time was blinded; but as beheld the huge carcass of the enc my. gave vent to triumphant shout, and seIzlng the oars, rowed rapidly to. ward the island.
 took Rafael in my arms. and carried him to the cottage.
 ." will know all nows'.. said "she shall decide between us"
 knocked heavily al the door.
 ! feu yr,nne0sS elanced a,hes, | hearI Rosalie's voice, saying, Who is t!'
 ,lt IS l. Robert Y
 The door was opened quickly, and entered. She started back on seeing Ra- iaei tying unconscious i'll my afn,s, anu then rushing forward, embraced him with passionate tenderness. Her mother en- tered. and as she caught sight of Rafaels pale. handsome face, she uttered cry, land would have fallen had not caught her.
 My son my son," she cried, recover ing herself and kneeling by him.
 "Your son." exclaimed.
 "Yes, my son, Great heaven, he is dead he is dead"
 lifted my hat with an indescribable feeling of joy.
 Thank heaven.' said, that my nobler feelings conquered"
 In a few moments Rafael was restored to consciousness.
 How can ever repay you v he said, grasping my hand warmly in his owR!
 How can you ever forgive me :? said to Rosalie.
 You have made yourself doubly dear replied Rosalie. You give me tao lives instead of one.'
 Mother, can you ever forgive me for having run away so naughtily so many years since?'
 My son. there is nothing to forgive. Rosalie and myself have been searching for yoe ever since, and thank heaven we are at last brough, together again. Nese loyk Nesps.
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 Tho Irnmrney