The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-11-14
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Under the Ice OF Cape Girls Nez two
vessels were hove to within fifty yards
of each other. Boats were coming and
going between them, and on the quar-
ter deck Of the larger vessel seven de-
jected-looking English sailors were
drawn up under a guard of marines.
From the mantops OF both Haunted
the tricolor Of France. with this omln-
Gus difference: that on the smaller yes
sci 1t surmounted the union Jack Of En-
gland.
The brlgantine Firehy was In the
hands OF the French. The numbering
old coaster. bound from London to Chi
chester harbor. with genral cargo.
had been blown Off her course by con
trary winds TO the wrong side Of the
channel; the foriy-two gun frlgate Al
ceste had pouuced upon her and now
her skipper. jacob Dempster. was rue
fully giving an account Of himself on
the fiGaie's quarter deck.
''Ila, say you thatf" exclaimed the
French captain. who spoke English
well. Your ship is Of Bosham. in the
harbor Of Chichester? Know you the
manor house at BOSNIAN. owned. but
not inhabited. by one Squire Bullard:"
II do-seeing as | live within 100
yards of II. replied the rugged old mar
liner. sullenly
Certain French officers are residing
there; Prisoners of war on parolef"
They were. when left for London.
three weeks back"
Captain Fourner Of the Alceste turn
ed ana addressed himself with much
gestlculatlon and excitement to
group OF his officers. who stood few
PAGES in the rear The captured skipper
fell back and spoke with his compan-
Ions in misfortune.
There's something in the wind. lads:
the Mounseer captain has been making
kind inquiries about the prisoners at
the manor house." he growled.
Captain Fournier. having finished his
consultation. again came forward.
IN. Dempster." he said. my brother.
the Lieutenant Camille Fourier. Is one
OF the prisoners living at the manor
house OF BOSNIAN. He cannot attempt
TO escape himself because Of his parole,
but that makes no reason why | should
not release him by force. | propose to
put hundred of my men In the Fire
fly, which as a ship Of Bosham will not
be suspected till too late for prevention.
and run in and effect my purpose"
Jacob Dempster laughed sourly. I'D
like to see you try It," he replied Don't
you know that BOSNIAN lies six miles
from the seay You'd be stuck on a mud
bank before you'd done a mile of the
creek"
1T is you who will pilot us. my
friend-In return for your liberty" he
said. my men will remain below for
concealmcnt. while you and your crew
work the vessel, as though In due
course returning home"
''What-me steer a pack of French
men up Bosham creek to the doors Of
my native villagel I'll see you In Davy
Jones locker firstr'
A murmur OF approval came from the
prisoners behind him, but Fourier
cynical cruel-looxing man. merely
smiled. Il have so far omitted to state
the alternative" he said. III neither
you nor any member OF your crew will
steer the brigantlne up the creek | will
hang you all at the yard arm within
five minutes"
There was moments dead silence
and the old skipper turned and faced
his crew.
What say You, my lads?" he asked
quietly. Pm for hanging"
lip or two among the married men
twitched as they thought Of wives and
little ones. but the answer was unmis-
taxable, Were with you. Jacob"
Not quite, however. as II proved.
One voice among the Firehy's company
was silent. and all eyes turned on the
tall. blue-eyed young fellow in the cen
ter OF the line In amazement. Was
Greg Applegarth. OF all men, going to
turn traitor?
The French captain. whose quick eve
had already singled him out as dis
sentlent, put the question point blank:
you. there. are not so foolish as
these others-you win steer the brigan-
tine 10 boShamt
Avoiding the whitening glance shot at
him by old Jacob. the young man raised
his head for second and answered:
Yes. I'll pilot her up the creek-if so
be as you'n spare my mates lives as
well as mine"
Yes. cerrainly-unless they attempt
TO thwart me-" said Fourier. CON
temptuously. Mind this, though" he
Numbered. changing to sudden fury.
IF by the act OF any one OF you nv
plan falls viii not only hang you ali.
but viii burn every house In the vii
lage. IL Is a secluded spot. far from
garrisons, l see by the map. and many
things would happen before help could
arrive"
Having selected 100 OF his best men.