The Sunday herald., 1886-09-26

Feelings OF their new relationship. But at
the tower they we're to part till midnight,
when Harry, with boats crew, would be
ready 10 receive his princess at the landing
place, and TO take her on board his ship,
which would sail as soon as they got on
board. Rven now his boat was waiting for
him by the steps, and he must get on board
at once, for the Princess was TO drop quietly
down with the tide 10 an anchorage just
within the harbor bar. There she would
take In the rest Of her crew, and then, Just
before the first hour OF the morning, the
Gem, with her steam up, would range along
side and tow the Princess out into the open
sea. And then, IL the wind held, and II
seemed steadily fixed In the west, they
would be OF the coast OF France before the
morning was far advanced; and in thirty.six
hours, II Harry knew how TO handle his
ship, they would be of the Scheldt, where
steamer would meet them, and then tele.
gram TO the brokers would put the sum Of
six thousand pounds at the disposal Of
Squire Grade.
Yes, It all seemed very straightforward,
Iris acknowledged with sighs and involun-
tary tears, but still she could not shake of
the feeling that something was going to
happen, and Pension would do some harm
10 Harry.
The Princess dropped down TO her new
berth by the harbor mouth without exciting
any attention, for everybody was watching
the movements Of the war vessels and when
the captain had got his crew on board, and
set them to work to make things taut and
comfortable for the voyage, he would haveno
more communication with the shore. The
night came on dark aud gloomy, with driv
ing showers, just as two or three ironolad
cruisers came up and anchored in the road
stead. II was not the haloyon kind Of
night that lover might have chosen for his
bridal, but IL was favorable night for slip
ping quietly away. At about Q o'clock.
when 1t was growing pitchy dark, the Gem
ran alongside and old Hiram came on board,
and was presently closeted with the captain.
They've got warming to stop the ship,
cap'p," said Hiram slowly, but with twin.
kls Of enjoyment In his eye; Telegram came
an hour ago: watch the Princess Iris; not
10 leave the port, but avoid seizure I
have IL word for word from true FRIEND"
Hiram winked and screwed his face up
into knotwith suppressed glee.
"There's nothing TO grin about, man."
said the captain testify, for he was good
deal worried by the news. "Why, they are
watching us now, expect. We shall never
get away"
"That's the beautifulest part of the bust.
ness" cried Hiram. "They hadn't noticed
you had changed your berth, cap'n, and
they We sent boats crew to watch Pengelly
Creek. Iheard 'em coming up in the gloam-
ing. 'Oh, it's all right says one, there's
her anohor-light, and there she SWINGS +"
"But there would be no light there" cried
the captain.
"That's the beauty Of It again, sir" re-
piled the sailor in full enjoyment Of his
|cto tsyoo,, vouSH vooatad vo,- In.s1,
says the Squire to me, TOW the old Princess
round TO the young 'un's moorngs.' As was
done, sir, and there she lies at this blessed
moment, and armed boats crew a.watch-
ing her as cat watches mouse, all in the
dripping wet-a kind Of ambush you may
call it,
Capt. Harry was obliged to join in the old
salts roar Of laughter. But the matter was
still serious enough. II was out of the ques-
tiou now to take boat TO the creek to bring
Iris TO the ship. But The Bool River was
open, and the best plan would be 10 take the
Gem round to the house and bring Iris away,
even from the midst Of her guests, aud then
up anchor and away.
The Gem flew rapidly across the channel,
and presently the bright lights from the
house were seen reflected in the river,
while the music of an inspiriting waltz
"
and launches we're lying of the landing
place, for most Of the Squirrels guests had
come by water. The rain had ceased, and
in this sheltered bay the wind was little felt,
and now colored lamps were being lighted
all ever the grounds, giving the little nook
the appearance Of place in faryland.
Hiram undertook to find Miss Grade, and
deliver the captains message that she must
come aboard without moments delay. But
time went on, and the messenger did not re.
turn; so Harry himself strobe up toward the
house TO claim his bride. But half way up
the path he met Iris hurrying TO meet him,
wrapped up in cloak, but otherwise in hel
evening costume.
ooh, Harry" she oried, throwing he,
arms about him, 81 could not get away
Frank would not leave me-he is following
me now" ~
And, indeed, at this moment Pensilor
cams MP to them.
| "You scoundreli" he cried, seeing tn,
captain holding Iris in his arms. You would
entice that girl from her father's house
Come back, Iris-lsave this villain!''
ooh, hush, Frank % cried Iris, turning
upon him. 81 am his wife,
Frank Pension fell back pace or two
his face convulsed with passion.
"IIis wifs!" he cried. che shall have
little to boast Of |"
And with this he throw himself upon the
captain, knife cleaning in his hand.
Iris shrieked, and one or two seameu, who
were waiting by the shore, sprang forward
but would have been too late to avert th,
tragedy. Hiram, however, was just behind
having kept Miss Grade in sight all the time
aud sezing Franks arm before lie had tim,
to strike he disarmed him In moment, ant
stretched him on his back upon the sward
And then Harry Csrnew hurried his brid,
ON board the Gem, and Hiram, having giver
his adversary good shaking to incspaoitat,
him for the moment, followed them on board
aud seizing the cord of the steam whistle ls
forth rousing whistle expressive OF triumph
and satisfaction.
It seemed as II this manifestation from tn
Gem had aroused all the slumberipg force
Of the deep. A gun beloved loudly owe
the waters, its echoes laundering back from
every hill and crag; then another and an
other, while rocket after rocket could
seen soaring In the sky. In momen
every thing was hustle and activity in tn
little cove. Seamen came hurryini
down from the house where they had Dee
Furnishing the Squire's home -brewed ant
flirting with the pretty maids. Then
swarm of young officers came laughing an
scampsripg down the path, taking hurrie
fsreWells, and exchanging flying jssts will
their suddenly y-bsreaved partners. TLel
there was nothing to be heard but the rattl
Of oars and the sharp words Of command, a
boat after boat took its load aud shot rapid
! into the stream.
Iris had olung TO her husbands arm, cor
vinoed, In the agitation of the moment, tina
this was nothing but the us-and-cry afte
Harry and herself. But Capt. Carns'
laughed heartily at the notion as the GEL
scuddsd rapidly down the stream, and q
he held Iris safe In his arms:
"Tis night surprise. my GIRL" hs sal
with . kiss. Sand now, you see, Maste
Frank has done his worst, and where az
vel"
"Not out Of port yet" murmured Iris /
reply.
} After the first note Of alarm all was quie
for time, aud the Gem sped on her way
and brought up under the lee Of the Princes
Iris without having been challenged on tn
way. And there was not moment to b
lost, for 1t was evident from lights glitterin
here aud there, aud signals exchanged b
flashes from the ships, that Gordon Of boat
was being established acrOs the harbor-