The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-01-14
A-SUNGAND THEPIRATES

A-sung was Chinese boy who lived
in the farming village of Woo-kuh, near
the Choo-Keang or Pearl river, about
fifteen miles below Canton. His father
belonged to that highly esteemed class
OF Nung or farmers.
A-sung was one of the brightest schol-
ars in the village school But A-sung's
father was poor and had many children,
SO he felt compelled to take his son from
school to save the expense, and also that
he might have his help in the paddy
| field
A-sung was in somewhat melancholy
mood one bright afternoon as he sat be-
meath clump of mulberry trees near
the river. From his little knoll he could
gaze over wide expanses of rice fields,
and before him spread the broad surface
of the river at Blenheim Reach.
A beautiful American bark lying at
anchor half mile away was the object
of his earnest attention.
Suddenly there was a great puff of
white smoke from her deck, followed by
heavy report. A-sung seemed to have
been watching for this. He directed his
gaze to a black speck mile down the
river, and saw the splashes as the shot
struck near it and ricochetted on over
the surface. The crew were practicing
at the guns.
When the firing ceased small boat
left the bark, directed toward point
higher up the river, and he knew that
-
to take exercise on horseback, as was
their custom. A-sung sprang up and
started back TO the village.
On his way he had to pass near small
fishing hamlet situated ON an inlet of the
river. He hurried along with some trepi-
dation, for the inhabitants had bad
reputation. Itwas reported that they
were addicted to smuggling and piracy
in their swift boats, called "fast crabs. "
But he came to a sudden halt as loud,
piteous screams came from one of the
huts.
A huge, ugly Chinaman came out
dragging girl whom he was beating
numerically with thick piece of bam-
boo. He wore short, wide trousers, q
dirty quilted blouse and broad hat Of
bamboo strips. His feet were bare. He
was vicious looking ruffian. At last
the girl broke away from him and ran
swiftly toward A-sung, pursued by her
| tormentor.
The boys first thought was to take to
his heels, but he boldly waited till the
fugitive reached him, when he grasped
her waist and darted away behind an
embankment into patch of tall reeds,
where they both lay painting until their
pursuer gave up the search.
The girl was quite pretty, but ragged
and covered with bruises. She was cry
ing with pain and fright. A-sung's eyes
filed with tears of sympathy.
"Was that your father" he asked pity
ingly.
mo, venerable sir,' sobbed the girl.
HE bought me-"
| "Ohr said. A-sung, with contempt at
the thought of helping a slave girl. But
his better feelings prevailed. He felt in
his pocket and drew out two pieces Of
cash and ball.
"Take these" he said. I'm sorry for
| You. Better wait till he goes to sleep
before you go back" Then he rose and
crept cautiously away so as not to attract
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