The morning call., 1891-10-11

returned to their own ship and remained,
heavily armed, ready Tor renewal Oh the
conflict.
The crew of the Saucy Violet were all be-
low, save only one man at the wheel.
''Rerrep' said the grim captain to his
men. 81 have something to say to this man:
&c." he continued, when only the Earl and
thus! | an to die by your hand. do not
make any excuse or apology. It's only ret
rbuton. l have sent for you to tell you
much, but do not feel equal TO 1t now. we
must 60 on shore"
81 am your prisoner, Captain Hugh" the
Earl haughtily replied, land l presume
must obey orders. Spare my poor child J!
"My lord, | have sinned much and often,
but Violet is my cousin. Fear nothingl
But before enter upon more Intimate mat
tiers let US come to an understanding he
said. "Send for yoHr captain.
Morris was soon on deck, and TO hm, to
James Kenmare, and the Earl, he unfolded
his rlans.
They heard them with amazement.
But James kenmare at once went ON
board the brigantine, and, ten minutes
later, the two vessels were sailing toward
the land, which they made about evening.
The vessel entered a large bay anu an
chored close to One Tree Island, afterward
the haunt Of Lafitte, the pirate, now Cal
weston.
and several huts besides q large shed capa-
BILE of accomm dating three hundred men.
The prisouers-that is, the Earl, the cap
tain and Violet, with her suite-were taken
ashore to the block-house. The crew re,
manned on board the Saucy Nlolet, guarded
by dozen armed men.
The pirates prepared for carOusal. being
waited upon by the female slaves of all
countries who made up the female popula-
ton Of the district.
Bertha stared with wild astonis hment at
the prisoners as they entered the block
house where she reigned supreme queen
and mistress.
A scowl of hate passed over her features.
as he saw James Kenmare escorting Violet
with all the tenderness Of lover.
Her eyes flashed with savage wlldness as
she saw them together, and then turned to
her father.
who did this ?" she asked, as he was
carried in by some of his men.
Mover mind" he answered; "'tIs the
fortune of war. Send Esmond to me. and
order rooms for our friends here. ne went
on with CHASTITY smile.
She went out in whirl of excitement and
curiosity.
Esmond was the doctor. who had already
dressed the wound on board ship. The
pirate now wanted to know his chances of
"Very good" said the doctor, heartily:
"only be- very quiet and abstcmious."
THANK you, doctor" answered the
pirate chief; land now, Esmond," he went
on. remember your wish. Obey my
orders, and il shall be realized "
IL will do what | can" the young man
said, his pale face flushing; "bnt remember
to keep your word.
Il WILL" replied the pirate; "Only lis
ten"
And he whispered few words in his ear.
The other started, ami bowling, went out.
BE seated" the pirate began. My
lord, | know my wound is mortal, and that
must die; but l also know that 1t is just
retriDution. Your brother Edward, the late
Earl, died by my hand on this island. where
he is buried"
Assassin !" cried the Earl.
BE calm. Why insult a dying man"'
said the pirate, quietly. at was no murder.
killed him in fair fight after bitter quar-
rel. His wife died of grief, and the child"
"Where is hep gasped the Earl.
You know If l produce him you lose
title AMI estates. becoming plain Philip
Clifden," was the sardonic remark. BE
not too curious"
produce him and give me proof. will
at once yield all to himl' cried Lord Cliff
den.
"See where he stands" the other laughed.
1.-THE winner of the Silver Arrow is William
James kenmare Clifden, Lord of the manor
and estate. l have all the proofs"
Il will take your word for it" cried the
father of Violet; 81 see the likeness"
My motives matter not now" continued
the pirate; "et them be forgotten. In yon-
der box are the deeds to prove my words.
Forgive me. am n wretch a fiend but" he
added. rising and tearing off the bandages,
81 have done justicei"
There was a cry for the doctor. but it was
too late. When he came the pirate had
ceased to exist Morgan the Exterminator
was dead.
An hour later when the drunken pirates
came, headed by Bertha, to demand the
prisoners. they found hundred English
sailors guarding the block-house
The doctor and the captain of the Saucy
Violet had secured all the pirates arms.
In the morning they divided their plumber
and fled.
Two days later the frgate hove in sight,
| ana the three vessels sailed for Kingston.
James was easily proved the Earl, and
very soon, the uncle being invaded home,
was married to tie girl he loved, and whom
he always called Saucy Violet.