Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-05-29

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looked in. The sight that met his
gaze sstonished him. Seated on d.
low ottoman, was a. young girl OF
beatty unsurpassed. Her low cut
bodice showed that
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Soft, and smooth as satin is her breast;
Formed for lovers pillow light,
Or where gentle doves might seek for rest, ''and
Her cheeks they biushed Ikest damask
rose
Between her sweet lips brisht pearls repose.''
Chattarass knew not whether to ad-
vance or recede. He coughed slight
y, and the girl looked up and saw
him. She gazed moment, then said
in good English, ''Come in sir" Dick
advanced, and took tho soat she Of
fered. a short silence followed,
which was broken by D.c'S's asking
Have you lived long in this fairy
retreat, Miss. [ almost took
you for a Fiery queen" She
replied, i have been here nearly a
year. [ am a prisoner here. How
came you here?' Il, said Dick, ''came
here by accident, [ and some friends
are on yachting tour. This morn
ing ws landed here and have been
roaming over this island. [ found
this cave and entered. [ am not a
prisoner, neither have I found any
one to dispute my presence here's
The lady said, Il am SO glad of that.
I am sure you are a gentleman"
Dick said My name is Sir Richard
Chattarass, of Redcliffe Manor, one of
the oldest families in England. May
I ask how came you here Miss?"
Yes" she replied, If you will listen
[ will tell you my story with
pleasure" said Dick. The young girl
Strengthened up and told her story as
follows
1T is nearly a year ago since the
merchant vessel Cornucopla command
ed, and owned by my father, Captain
Boynton, was sailing in Carrabbean
waters. The vessel was becalmed
near this island for about two days
when, one morning four OF five long
boats hove in sight They contained
some Of the fercest, widest, and most
bloodthirsty looking men | eyeEs& r.
All races of men were represa
but they were commanded by q
man of commanding bearing, bJS
face wore Il cruel und sinister ozfas
ion. My father gave orders to
pare the ship for action; for, said be-
They are pirates Before things,
were all llready the wretches were along
side, and swarmed the balwarks like
bees; they WEI armed to the teeth, and
outnumbered our crew, six TO one.
Our sailors gave shout and rushed
at the monsters with drawn cutlasses.
Oh! the fearful carnage that ensued.
The decks were slippery with
gore The groans, shrieks and
cries were terrible The pirates
pressed us on every side. Bravely asa,
our men fought, shey were forced to9
give way Ny poor father cher voiesa
trembled and tear aglstened in hsfH
eye) as last hope, rallied his broks
forces. and rushed to the fray. A.rs. Asrs
alas! why O! why was I ever born?
My fathers sudden onslaught stag
gered the murderers for an instant;
but quickly recovering, they sprang
to the front with fiercer determina-
ton, carrying all before them. Our
men were moved down, and father
was wounded. Staggenngly he kept
his face to the foe, till heart
less monster Drained him with a pike.
For minute [ seemed to know moth
ing. Ny brain was In wbirl. My
eyes were blinded with sorrow and
despair. quickly recovered and saw,
one by one, the rest of our crew cut
to pieces.
The captain of the pirates suddenly
espied me and cried out Ohio ho,'
what a rich prize! He rushed for
ward aud bowing low in cruel mockery
while he held his reeking sword in
the hollow of his arm, said Fair lady,
permit me to escort you from this
bloody scene I shrank from him.
He continued, Fear no harm lady
mine I have won you, although un
knowingly, and shall treasure you as
the fairest and richest of all my gems
| managed to find voice to say, You
heartless, murderous wretch, you kill
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