Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01
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did he give for thinking 1t unfortunate
that the Adventure Galley was not
swallowed up by the sea, or blown up
by the buccaneers OF the Spanish
Main?"
"The Governors letter went on to say
that he had evidence, nearly conclusive,
but which he would make conclusive,
and send on at once, going to show that
the Adventure Galley had been changed
materially, but not 80 as to destroy her
identity; that she was now transformed
into the most dangerous piratical cruiser
on all the seas; that she had recently
been plunderng tho rich ships in the
Indian Ocean; that this vessel ha1 sud-
denly appeared In the West Indies, and
that runaway sailor had arrived at st.
Vincent and made.oath that this cruiser
was commanded by Captain Kidd, who
still holds commission in her ma esty 8
service"
Colonel Crab am filled o glass with
wine, drank II down at one gulp, and,
pushing back from the table, looked
critically at Captain Fox.
But wha ever of surprise the words
might have given, had their information
been more condensed, was prevented by
the time ii took the Colonel to tell his
story.
"My friend Kidd has not been follow
ing his sailing orders, must confess, 1"
said Captain Fox, covering his mouth
with his hand as il to suppress a yawn.
[ must get word to him at once, and
have him keep his eyes open.
He should remain at sea until he has
destroyed some greater pirate than HIM
self, said the Colonel, his strange gray
eyes again cleaning as il with laughter,
and his cruel mouth fastening as II it
closed with a spring lock-
Il shall see that my friend Is informed
of his danger And now as to your own
natter"
Il came to meet the Wanderer at this
point, and have done so. Where is the
original Wanderer?"
AT the bottom Of the Indian Ocean,
with all her officers and crew, replied
Captain Fox, sinking his voice.
so | supposed. Now, it will DO nee
essary to have this ship lost after she
leaves this port.
"On paper2"
"You must arrange that, but report
OF her loss must reach the admiralty in
London. l leave the manner Of doing
it to yourself. You are much more able
in such matters than l am"
II beg your pardon, Colonel from the
time we first met, or rather first ex-
changed views In Bermuda, where you
were Governor felt that outside Of
practical seamanship there was not a
thing, good, bad or Indifferent, about
which you did not know more than my
SELF But we will not play modest as to
our merits. So far, have kept my part
Of the contract, and you are now q
member of the House of Lords"
Silence, man" said the Colonel,
striking the table until the very glasses
rang again. as il manifesting his own
Impotence and alarm.
But, CAD, sir, it is matter of noto-
riety.
Here, assume the role OF man
whom we know to be dead, and in En-
gland | am Lord Palitan; but why speak
Of the facts? Why not treat me as do
your"
Because, sir, said the Captain, with
a sarcastic laugh, II do not want to lay
myself open to charge of rudeness.
But henceforth pledge myself to re-
spect the incognitO. Now as to Den
| ham?"
THAT is the point. Your own safety
| demands immediate action. Yes, it is
imperative that this Ralph Denham
should be at once missing, and"
"And never to be found thereafter"
you have it, Captain.
And | am to do the buslness?" asked
Fox.
The Colonel compressed his thin lips
and nodded.
in the event Of trouble Detailing me,
you pledge me in writing to use all
your influence and fortune for my self
deliverance?"
come prepared to do that.
"You also. come prepared to pay the
500, 900 in gold, and an obligation Tor
twice that amount when the work Is
done?"
my black servant has brought the
money here, and, l presume, as to the
rest, thatyour ship is well provided
with writing material?"
1T is"
very well. am ready 10 10 my
part at once. When will you be ready
to aet2" ask tho Colonel
within forty-eight hours the Wan
derer will prove her claim to her name,
by being at sea without flag.
But Denham2"
We'll, Colonel, Denham will be on
board my ship till 1 am. hundred
leagues from land, replied the Captain.