The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-03-17
TRG GIRL REseUER.


in 49,, against the pirates of the An
TILES, that her captain, William Howard,
"a handsome, dashing young naval off,
Ger, of twenty -five-was obliged to run
for repairs into one of the narrow inlets
on the west coast of the island of San
Salvador.
Il was dangerous haven, as ne might
at any moment be discovered, and
pounced upon by the lawless hordes who
had learned to dread and hate his
schooner, which had made sad havoc
among their vessels.
The captain dropped anchor close in
shore, where the rocks were covered with
trailing vines and the banks shaded with
shrubbery, blooming with flowers of the
beautiful farnese and other species of
acacia Beyond, silvery cascades were
seen, flashing in misty distance, and gi-
gantic trees, entwined with branches,
from which hung long, pendant twigs,
full of red, blue and white blossoms,
emitting delicious fragrance.
Howard lost no time in getting to work
at his schooner, and in few days she
was sufficiently repaired for the crew,
who had been forced to temporary
stay on shore, to return aboard.
Next morning the captain was sur
prised to see beautiful apparition beck
oning to him from one of the rocks of
the coast---a young girl, arrayed in white,
with blue sash; and wearing a broad
straw hat, from under which her long
tresses fell to her waist.
He had his gig down in moment, and
the distance between the schooner and
land being only sixty feet, he was soon
ashore.
As he approached the young woman<he
lifted his naval cap and bowed, his eyes
beaming admiration upon the loveliest
face he had ever seen.
The complexion was of a mixed olive
and delicate rose tint; the eyes were
large, dark and soft, shaded by long,
curling lashes; the hair had blueb black
shade; the features were faultless. But
it was the expression-so full of inno-
eence-that charmed the young man !;
that piquant, childish look, combined
with the smooth, rounded cheeks, elo
quent with womanly warmth, and the
supple, well-developed form, which, as
the full bust rose and fell, seemed to
emit an irresistible magnetism
The voice, when she spoken har-
mony with her appearance--had two in
donations: of the organ and the lutte, of
the woman and the child.
''Sir," said she, 81 haYe come to tell
you to leave as soon as you can: There
are pirates, thrice your number, scarce q
league from here. They will soon dis
cover you, by chance. as / have done
this morning"
''And who, gentle friend, are you who
thus warns me2"
II am Viola, the adopted daughter of
Jose Carbano-the fercest and most
powerful of all the outlaws. His craft is
full sized two-decker, almost as large
as a sloop-of war; and he would gladly
die for the satisfaction of blowing you to
pieces. He has been In search of you'll
expect him back every day. Tarry not.
I beseech you"
But why do you, his daughter, take
the trouble to warm me?"
Because I do not approve of his
doings. have striven hard, but in vain.
to induce him to give up his unlawful
life. have warned many merchant
: ship away from this vicinity, and now /
beg you will go, too"
II cannot go for week. as have my
Inasts to repair and new sails to get
up."
She sighed, and bowling, disappeared
in the deep woods beyond. But she
came again, the next day and the next,
and so on, anxious to see how soon he
could sail away.
He would engage her in conversation,
aud speak to her in tender, earnest
manner she could not misinterpret.
Ten days had passed--he could be ready
to sail the next morning he again
met Viola, who now informed him that
her fathers vessel was in sight.
ssYou have no time to lose" she said,
in tremulous voice.
"But, Viola, cannot leave you here.
/ love you r
He folded her in his arms. and as her
head dropped on his breast, he showered
kisses on her warm lips and her bright
eyes.
Beautiful girl !" said he, sI will
make you my wife Win you go away
with me ?"
Would you always love me if did?'
"For ever as do now-yesp
81 will go with you, then. will be
here tomorrow morning, when you will
be ready to. sail. And, now, goodbye,
lest am missed, and in searching for
me the pirates find you, too."
An embrace. a lingering kiss, and they
parted.
Next morning, Howard, ready to sail,
watched Ia vain for Viola. His lieuten-
ant pointed toward the woods, which
were alive with armed men, hurrying
toward the schooner.
Howard understood at once. Some
spy had followed Viola On the previous
day, and. lying concealed, had seen the
schooner, and, perhaps, heard the girl:
interview with him. Perhaps, hel
fathers craft having doubtless arrived
on the previous day, she was kept
prisoner aboard the vessel. If so, tn,
captain must give up ali thought of nos
obtaining his fair prize; hut at sons
future time he would come with q large
war.vessel, and carry off the sweet CIR
whom he was determined should yet b,
his wife.
II The armed men drew every momen
nearer. Howard brought one of hi
guns 10 bear upon them as his ancho
was lifted, and fired . shot. Then ava
went the little schooner, shooting, wit
q fair wind, toward the mouth of th
inlet. Another gun, loaded with shraI
mel. was discharged and yells and curse
broke from the pirates as several of thei
number fell.
As the schooner emerged from th
inlet, an unexpected sight greeted he
crew-a large two-decker, which th
rocks had hitherto concealed. lying ]
Wait for theml There was the pirate da