The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-15

Oaaec"S were hlinS In every direction,
2nc the Governor, arraycd in cOurtly an
p2rei. together with the members Of the
House Of Burgesses, stood ready to re-
cieve them.
The streets we're lined With the towns
people wandering from place to place.
IN nope OF hearing something of the ar
rival, and all the air was fun of excite
ment and cOmmotion
presently cry was heard; then a blast
or music They're coming-they're COM
ing, the victors are comingv was shout
ed from ore end of the street to the 9th
er. and now all press forward eagerly to
eaten the first glimpse. The Governor
and his STAFF hold themselves il possible.
In still more dignlfied position. and all
wait bre sahiessly and ansiously for the
incoming party.
Truly ii was right queer sort OF
procession. and while the men cheered and
hurrahed Justify. many of the women
covered their eyes with their hands and
some even tainted at the CHASTITY sight.
At the head Of the procession marched
two men, holding tightly the bowsprit OF
their vessel, and there on its end was the
head OF Blackboard. the pirate His LONG
black hair and beard made the face by
contrast frightful in its palior. the ewes
protruded from their sockets and the
tongue hung Imply from the mouth.
Little children cried in terror ana hid
their faces i'm their mothers skirts. but
the men and boys seemed to enjoy the
sight immensely
tight behind the men holding the bow
spirit. marched thirteen members Of the
pirate crew. These had been taken un-
Injured ana now as they walked with
'H looks and downcast heads. they
resented sad spectacle. for well all
cew what would be their fate
| rehind these came Maynard. on a
| low-white horse. with his faithful band
| 4 followers forming a proud and happy
escort. AS he came in sight cheer after
| cheer broke upon the air and women
| clapped their hands, and courtesied low,
and children screamed his name. but TO
one and all he gave the same acknowl
easement, courteous inclination OF his
head and n respectful raising Of his hat
kisht honorabiy ne was received bv
Good Governor Spotwood' and right
me-rN ia hey make that night, when,
gathered round the hospitable board, the
brave Lieutenant gave I'm simple manly
words an account OF his perilous cN-
petition.
the fate OF the thirteen captured pirates
ana without waiting for a Friday they
were hung, with right good will and no
regret, on the third day after their mr.
rival
After this important and very neces-
sary proceeding. twas thought all
the great people i'm the town began 10
VIE with one another in doing honor "a
inc brave young officer. and night after
nish' enoed In revelry and rejoicing. But
MS lady, given in honor of Lieutenant
maynard, that caused so great commo-
ton In the town. for IL was a most i'm
posing anair. and all the big people in
the neiShborhood were there The Coy
ernor and his wife. tits said made a ,nos,
beautiful sight they stood 10 receive
their guests. for both were dressed in
all the gorgeous fashion of the dav. but
naruiy nrighter did his diamond buckles
nash than shone his eyes. when II
presence of all the people he raoues,.,
lieutenant Maynard to step forward ans
then and there he made him n nne snaacn
ne commended his bravery and DARN.
ana thanked him for his mos; involuahl,
service. and Herewith presented b,,, -,
beautifully polished drinking cum heavf
~ trimmed with silver and il was IN,
whispered all around. and afterward
throughout the town, and by the Coverno
I himself il was not denied thot -
; made from the skull OF Blackboard IN
y pirate" III
; Hal gave a prolonged whistle as n,
n Stanuia'ner nnished his last sentence. an
Lizheth raised her head suddenly an
, pointed 10 the cup upon the table
= You don't mean that that's the Yer
cup she almost whispered. 'Wny, CRANE
: pa, 1 believe I'm half afraid OF it." an
:, she clutched him closely around the neck
Hal took 1t up in his hands and heoa
examining it with renewed interest. whi
= Ilzbeth watched him anxiously
. don't think / like that story Yer
-'~~''s N'N <.t'NNf sAAtCa pause. Il thin
~ It's rather horrid, and 1 woi.dn't ar,,,
out OF that cup for collar. DO VIC
q reckon 1t really was made out of n
> sl<ull2"
= Grandpa laughed softly as he pinch,
! her ear. Il don't blame you for not ii,xir
E II. Lizbeth. l: isn't nice one Tor ar
:. girls, but at the time of which I Ia,
Q been telling you. the story Of the oapt,,
~ OF this famous pirate was carried tar a,
" n EAR. and not long after the presentatL
OF this cup. made OF such unusual u,
~ terial, ballad was daily sung upon ii
> streets and In the homes OF the co,
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