Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-08-07
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The Governors letter went On to sav
tne1 ne had evidence, nearly con elusive
but which he would make concinsive
and send on at once, going to show that
the Adventure Galley had been changed
materially, but not SO as to DESTROY her
identity; that she was now transformed
into the most dangerous piratical cruiser
ON all the seas; that she had recentlv
been plundering the rich ships in the
Indian Ocean: that this vessel hal sud-
deniy appeared in the West Indies. and
tnat runaway sailor had arrived at St.
vincent and made oath that this cruis er
was commanded by Captain Kidd, who
still holdsa commission in her majesty
SERVICE"
Colonel Crab am filed q glass with
WINE. drank 1t down at one gulp, and,
pushing back from the table, look led
critically at Captain Fox.
| Bot whatever OF surprise the words
might have given, had their information
been more condensed, was prevented by
the time it took the Colonel to tell his
story.
My friend Kidd has not been follow.
ing his sailing orders, must confess, "
said Captain Fox, covering his mouth
with his hand as if to suppress a yawn,
l 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
sell, said the Colonel, his strange gray
eyes again cleaning as if with laughter,
ana his cruel mouth fastening as il 1t
closed with spring lock.
II 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 be nee
essary to have this ship lost after She
leaves this port.
"On paper?"
You must arrange that, but report
OF her loss must reach the admiralty in
London. leave the manner Of doing
1t to yourself. You are much more able
In such matters than am"
i beg your pardon, Colonel; from the
time we first met, or rather first ex-
changed views in Bermuda, where You
were Governor. I 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 if manifesting his own
Impotence and alarm.
But, CAD, sir, it is matter of noto-
riety."
! Here, I assume the role OF man
whom we know to be dead, and in En-
gland l am Lord Palitan; but why speak
Of the facts? Why not treat me as do
you9"
Because. SIR" said the Captain, with
a sarcastic laugh, Il 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 l am to do the business?" 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 ia
done?"
My black servant has brought the
money here, and, presume, as to the
rest, that your ship is we'll provided
with writing materlal?"
1T is"
very we'll. I am ready to do my
part at once. When will you be ready
to act?" ask the Colonel.
within forty-eight hours the Wan
derer will prove her claim to her name,
by being at sea without flag"
But Denham?"
Well, Colonel, Denham will be on
board my ship till l am hundred
leagues from land, replied the Captain.
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