Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-30
CORA, The OCTORu0N
BY MISS NJ. z. BRADDOE.

-f1rteen years ago / knew a little,
curly-haired, black-eyed chap, who
used to play about the gardens OF a
white-walled villa on the banks of the
Amazon, and fancy that you and he
a.. pretty near relations"
You knew me in my childhood; you
knew me in the lifetime of my earliest
and dearest benefactOr."
Il did. 1t was only last night that I
came ashore, and the first thing heard
III New Orleans was. that Mr.. Pau Ii
simon had been arrested for tue rOD-
berry OF his employer. one OF tie land
sharks your genteel folks cali laW crS.
Now, we seamen are not fond Of that
breed, SO | wasn't s9rry to hear that
for once lawyer mad been robbed him
Sci, instead Of rObbing other people, SO
/ asked who this Mr. Paul LisimOn was
that had been too many guns for his
employer, and they told me that he was
a young Mexican, VINO had been
brought up by Don Juan MoraquitoS.
Now | happen to know good deal Of
Don Juan Moraquitos; and ! had never
heard before Of Paul Lis.mon; bul
had heard Of little curly haired lad
that was once q great favorite with
Don TOma5o CriVein. and Don IOmasO
had been a good friend ~ Inc. So that $
why your Jdller WAS DriD.s.. ana why
you stand II free man ~ tie streets OF
New Orleans this morning"
My genel ouS friend" exclaimed
Paul this is all 50 much Il mystery to
me that know not how to thank you
for your goodness"
And | tell you that | want no
thanks, 50 let's talk Of business. In
the first place what made you 50 anX-
iOus to get to the water just now? L
L
that never yet ran in those of COW
ard"
"a coward?"
CAY, youngSter; the man who has no
better resource when he's down III the
world than to make away with himself
ISL t worthy of another name"
And what right had you to suppose
that contemplated Sticide?"
"TLe right Of a good sharp pair Of
eyes, my lad. But come, once more to
business. DO you see yOnder craft at
anchor there, to the right OF the har-
borY"
Paul looked in the direction to which
the stranger pointed, and perceived the
trim maStS OF Il ll9htly-bullt schooner.
Il do"
"Thcn you see one Of the fastest clip
pers that ever sailed. No rotten tim
Der, but green oak and locust from
stem to stern, With not an inch Of can
vas that ism meant for speed. Don t
talk to Inc about your steam vessels;
numbering old Ncah'S arks, that can't
20 u good space without bursting up
and sending every soul to tarnatiOn
smash. See the Amazon fly before the
wind, and then you'll know what fast
sailing is.
And you, my friend, are you one of
va.
GIN her captain, mate. Captain
Prendcrgills-a sailor by profession, a
rover by choice, and Il prIYateer for
plumber"
\ priVatcCr?"
Eyes. You don't think the word an
u@ly one, do YOU? Now listen to me;
you can't 60 back to Villa Moraquitos,
Can your"
No"
And you and Don Juan have parted
company for u long Spell?"
I'VE have"
VERY well, then, why not join us? 1
have more reasons than one for taking
an interest III YOU. You can't stay in
New Orleans, for lay eight O'Clock this
morning your escape will be discover
ed. I've Il fancy that you'd make a
smart mate on board yonder vessel.
VIII you Gomez
L WILL" answered Paul, grasping his
new friend by the hand, you at least
trust me-you do not fear to take me
OF board your vessel, though the hand
Of suspicion is upon me, and men have
called me thief. Providence seems to
have raised you up, as II by Il miracle,
to preserve me from disgrace, despair,
anil death | am yours for good or
evil. in veal or woe / will serve you
faithfully"