The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-11

- w but they told me
- your name was Gill
dez."
$50 1t was on the
barque yonder. You see my owns
BIT too famous for general use. But
here I'm among friends, and can fly
what flag ! please"
Among friends?" said Dick; what
do you mean by that?"
II seems I've an old acquaintance
with you to begin with" said John
stone, impudently; and then I've come
a good way with madame and the coll
onel"
Answer me-" said Dick, angrily,
land remember your place."
$50 1 do" retorted the other; I'm
captain of this ship for the time be-
ing"
Estcourt was more astounded than
ever, and indignant at the brazen face
OF the fellow. Come, my man." he
said, sternly, your tongues too loose;
you'd best tell me the plain truth at
once"
You've got it already" replied John
stone. I'm to sail the brig for Captain
WUrstey until he's on his legs again.
by whose authority?"
His own; he's an old friend o mine
We've made many a lucky voyage in
company before now, and he knows
there's no crew afloat that l couldn't
handle"
Dick looked at the herculean frame
and fierce domineering face before him.
He remembered now the boldness and
force of the man had lndelibly inn
pressed him years ago at Copenhagen,
and he felt that Worsley was amply
justified in his opinion. And he reflect
ed, too, that it mattered little to him
who sailed the Speedwell, so long as
she was safely carried into port; in fact,
of the tive men he preferred tombstone,
for though he was less respectful than
WOrsley, he was at any rate beyond
comparison more active and coura-
geous
We'll" he said, at last, in Modified
tone, II dare say you'll make as good
a captain as we need have; if you don't,
Youll have me to reckon with, you
know" And he was about to turn
away, when he remembered that he had
had no explanation yet of the locked
cabin.
III you'll be good enough to unlock
that door," he said, "Tu go in and
pay Captain Worsley a visit"
AZ this moment the colonel appeared
in the passage.
And how is Captain Worsley getting
on now?' he asked, as he came toward
the other two.
That's just what I want to find out
for myself" replied Dick. and he held
out his hand for the key.
Gohnstone drew back a step, but
seemed uncertain whether to comply or
not. The colonel, standing a little be-
hind, frowned and shook his head over
Dicks shoulder. tombstone put the key
back in his pocket.
Excuse me, sir" he said to Estcourt.
with more respect than he had yet
shown, but have strict orders to the
contrary, and l darent go against
them"
Before Dick could speak the colonel
interviewed
Il think you told me-" he said to
Johnstone. that Captain Worsley
showed an unreasonable prejudice
against Captain Esteourt in particu-
lar2"
Yes, sir; he's very violent" replied
the man; land If he's thwarted while
he's in this state, won't be answerable
for the consequences. And Just now
he's sleeping heavily after his dose
A4Ch SAW tuAL II WAS Oh no use 10
press the matter further There was
something odd about the whole affair,
but he was really very little interested
in the patient or his case, and, hav-
ing done enough for clvility, was quite
ready TO turn away to the more attraC-
tive society of CamillN and her brother
in-law. But he had scarcely yet re-
covered from his SURPRISE at meeting
Johnstone again so unexpectedly after
twenty years, and made a remark to
that erect as ne went up ON deck with
the colonel.
"Johnstone2s said NJ, de Montaut;
what Johnstone?"
DO you remember OF my talking to
you of man of that name--a famous
smuggler--who volunteered to steer the
ship on which l served at the battle
of Copenhagen"
"Ah, yes" replied the colonel; Il re-
member the incident perfectly. but I
had forgotten the mans name. But
what do you mean" he continued 'by
sayiRg. YOU have met hiR ogaln?"