Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-10-05
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debted to you for your kindness, but II
1t Is all the same 10 you, we'd rather
60 back. 1t Is near dark, the tide ls
setting out, and the wind Is from the
west.
"Confound III I never thought Of
that. How foolish of Frenauld to get
under way without letting me know
this"
Fox said this aloud, so that all could
hear, and as he hurried forward to
countermand the order to go back, as
they thought, not one OF them, not even
Lea, but believed 1t was as he said.
Capt Fox did not come back for
twenty minutes or more. In the mean
time, the sun had gone down blazing
red, promising fine day for the NOR
row.
DR.. Hedges saw that the ship was
brought about, but the wind and tide
were against her, and continuation Of
the attempt to get back into the harbor
must have resulted In sending the Wan
derer ashore.
Il fear" said Capt. Fox, coming back
with an expression of sorrow on his
face, I'VE are In for 1t; we can't get
back tonight.
But what are we to dor" asked DR..
Hedges, now thoroughly alarmed.
Il shall anchor under the Ice Of Gard
ner's Island, and bright and early to-
morrow morning shall see that you all
get home. assure you, my friends, 1
deplore this very much, very much, in
deed. But there Is an abundance Of
cabin room for all; and we shall have
supper, and then sleep till daylight.
Now, go to the cabin, or, II you would
prefer, remain here till we come to
anchor"
The people one and all preferred to
stay on deck. There was not the shadow
of suspicion against their gallant host;
nevertheless there is sense Of personal
qualification In seeing with ones own
eyes that q desired thing is properly
done.
Sail was shortened at once; this was
q cheerful sign, and a man amldships
shouted the soundings as he heaved the
lead.
1t was not yet quite dark when the
| Wanderer brought up under the 80 nth
eastern point OF Gardeners Island. She
came around with her head to the wind
like a creature Of reason, the anchors
were let go and the sailors clambered
aloft to furl sail.
All this was very satisfactory, under
very unsatisfactory circumstances, to
Dr. Hedges. He was something Of a
philosopher, and he wished to be
thought decided one; 80 assuming a
half-rollicking manner he ioked with
his daughter and the other young peo-
pie about their mishap and tried to add
to the humor OF the situation by asking
the young ladies how they would feel II
Captain Kidd was to come along in the
night and capture them all.
Captain Fox, who overhead this re-
mark, replied laughlngly:
If Kidd succeeded, he would find q
more prec Gus cargo than ever fell to
the lot Of pirate before. But II Miss
Hedges and her companions fear that
and the whole crew OF the Wanderer
cannot protect them for one night,
they should remember that we have on
board fifty gallant men from Ralph
Denham's ship, the Sea Hawk. Surely
they will trust to them II 1t comes to a
struggle.
Eve are not at all afraid, Captain,
said Doctor Hedges, who noticed the
meaning glanCes which his daughter
and Ellen Condit exchanged.
Excepting Lea and Ellen, who alone
knew the character of their host, and
hence the great danger that menaced
them, the visitors showed O laudable
desire to make the best OF bad bar
gain, and Captain Fox successfully en-
couraged this spirit.
sumptuous supper was served, and
after 1t was over musical instruments
were brought out, with cards and all
the games then in vogue. Between his
efforts to entertain his guests, Fox
would hurry on deck to con suit with
F'renauld.
well, Frenauld, how about the Sea
Hawks mem"
Not the slightest trouble, Captain.
Where are they2"
"0n the lower deck.
ANY grumbling?"
None, sir. I've sent them supper
and their hammocks, telling them not
to come on deck till morning, as no
duty would be required Of them"
Did they say anything"
Nothing. Oh, there will be no trou-
bic with theml Outside of sailing mat
tiers, they are as innocent as children.
"Of course they are. Did you let them
have lights?"
"Yes; they wanted to play cards, and
could see no objection.
"Of course not Poor devils, II they
can find any pleasure in their siua-
ton let them do So By the way,
Frenauld."
yes, Captain"
I'VE must land our guests bright and
early; and, let me see-I will have use
for the boats all night.
Going ashoreH"
Yes; we carry too much treasure, and
we might as we'll guard against contin
gencies by concealing some Of 1t on this
island. The men will be willing. and
they must help. They will think am
interested In them, and it will encour-
age them. You will see me again after
my visitors are slowed away for the
night.
Very we'll, sir.
Frenauld went about his business and
Fox went down to the cabin. Aided by
Don, he showed the people their state
rooms, all little gems Of places; and so
we'll ives the Wanderer provided In this
respect that he could have accommo-
dated without providing as many more.
The most anxious man on board the
Wanderer that night was Captain phi
Denham. Ordinarily, his position
would net have been an enviable one;
the coming OF Lea and Ellen added an
| additional load tn the great raanOn al