The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-06-27
THE COLUMBIAN, VOL. XVIII. NO 90
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handin hand, following close behind.
Having arrived at the sapctum--or
the "Growler,' as it was commonly
called--they found Sir Thomas there
alone, with pipe in his mouth, aud u
decanter and glass at his elbow.
He saw the intruder, and was upon
his feet in an instant, his pipe dropped
and broken, and his rcd face the pic
ture of aStonshment.
"What Sire If my old eyes do
not deceive me, this is proud and
happy moment 3d.. ...,... .... =.
"Hold on, Tom, am not to be
welcomed unless you can welcome one
of the best and dearest friends | have
in the world. And here he is--Leu.
tenant Ayling. | propose to make him
a post captain as soon as possible. Say,
old shipmate, shall we be welcome to-
gether ?" ..............
Ayling, as might be supposed, when
he thus discovered that it was his King
whom he had rescued from mortal peril,
was deeply and powerfully affected,
but his senses did not leave him. ...
He saw the pitiable situation of Sir
Thomas, and, in the goodness of his
heart, he moved quickly forward to his
relief. ......... .. r.. ..
"Sir Thomas" he said, extending his
hand, "let us forget the past m
"But don't forget me " cried the
King, jokingly.
"No danger of that responded
Ayling, heartily, and with deep, true
feeling. "When a British seaman
forgcts England's gallant sail or
King we may look for chaos come
again !" ",. ...... ..U....... -..
"Well said I! You are right, my true.
hearted boy !! exclaimed the old Ad
miral plainly by way of settling him
self right with his sovereign, and h.
grasped the youths outstretched band
az he added, "That sentiment does you
credit, my boy and His Majesty
God bless and keep him l---avouchet
for you should be traitor aud rene
grade, indeed, if l could refuse thus
to extend the hand of friendship
| Welcome Welcome to the pair oi
you!" .......n. .I sr.I
And then, having taken breath, he
demanded : "Sire, pray tell me, how
in the world did you get hereG How
came you, and wence!" .. ,u. saI g
"My dear old Tom, ran away from
the turmoil of the Court ON purpose tt
get day of blessed rest and recreation
with you. / came in my coach, an(
left it at the rear gate of you park
directing my groom to find the stables
as best he could, while took com
Portable walk beneath your majestic
old oaks But it came near being "
last walk to me, and if it had not beei
for our brave and gallant boy here
son Of one of the very best friends hea
ven ever gave me-you might neve
have seen William w. OF England aliv
again. But I'll tell you shortly abou
it over a pipe aud glass a..
| Shortly after this the two young pee
pie we're sent away to look after tn
work of the gardener, the King hail
| ing our hero as he was turning away
"By the way, Lieutenant---r-, don
like that title. We must make it CAP
tain. You have lost the stage coac
for to-day, so you may tarry over night
if Sir Thomas can find a bed for you
and ride back with me"
| And then the two shipmates wer
left to themselves to revel in the scene
and to fight over again the battles G
the times agone.
/ We will only add, before the youn
Lieutenant left the hall he was pc
mitted to hold the Lady Emeline b
the hand under the favor of a bIesse
fortune, for the old Admiral had smi
ed upon their love and given his con
sent to their union.