The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-11

to fall back in boat with your legs
in the air.
Robert Henry, would not have be-
lieved you could suggest it, 1 never,
never did such thingi"
''Well-that would be catching a
crabl 1 wish you'd listen"
The ideal" said Aunt Robina, much
ruffled. Now be good, and listen to
me while 1 read of the great admirars
fight with galleon of Spain
.YepI Go ahead
" Admiral Van Gravaelsoeck was at
this time at the zenith of his fame. At
the mention of his name the most val
liant Don was accustomed to squirm
and tremble. Don Jose Mantila de Fla
vorio de Vanilla y Toreador de Thorn
asio Rotio-'"
Say. auntie, what are you giving
me?"
BE quiet He was doubtless of a
very old and honorable family, and as
such to be respected. Don Jose"
Swallow it whole. auntie, and go
on."-'Was a foeman worthy of the
great Hollander's steel. The mighty
ships of war came swiftly on, on port,
starboard and hard tack. The admiral
awaited grimly the moment when he
could deliver broadside. With fell
determination he nursed his wrathful
brows. The moment came at last. The
volleying thunders of the cannon
crashed and the great Spaniard reeled
from the shock.
''Hoorayl"
Keep Rowdy quiet, Robert Henry. 1
will not have him swapping at my toes.
The Soaniard responded, but once
more Van Gravaeloseck's monsters
spoke. and down came the mainmast of
the galleon.'
''Hoorayi"
The gallant Soaniards, however,
refused to lower their flag. The Dutch
man then brought his ship to close
quarters, and proceeded to grapple. 1t
was at this moment. when about to
lea9 aboard at the head of his men.
that he uttered the memorable words,
now engraven upon his monument,
which. translated. mean Sick 'em.
boys!'"
''WhoopeeI Hoorayl Good for Van,"
Now all was gore and glory. and
Spanish blood flowed in gallons"
"'Hoorayl Remember the Mainei"
Aunt Robina was trembling with ex-
element; Robert Henry lay on his oa.s,
entranced -Rowdy yelDed with joy.
Over the waves came a loud call:
Hi voui"
Aunt Robina and Robert Henry were
too busy to hear.
Yield cried the great admiral.
Never replied the gallant don. Then
take the consecuencesi said the adj
miral: L will leave no man alive.
Remember the Mainel"
Hi. therei Look outi" came a cry
over the sea. But aunt and nephew
never heard.
1.-The don ran to the magazine. In
there was a terrible explo-
sion.''
"hoorayl Remember the Mainel To
Robert Hearyl' cried the Mortified
lady. What did I hear? Such Ian
suage,"
It's what the fishermen say down at
the oointi That's all right. Go on"
Now. you IN that q at"
You ere not a fisherman. Robert |
Henry, and you are not at the point. / 4
shall not go on! That 1 should live to |
near the great"
Look Quit"
reat-great-grandson of the
admiral use such language"
"Aho-i'
In the presence of a lady"
crash crash crash
There was q Shrek from Aunt Ro- !
pima: there was a howl from Robert /
Henry: there was an angry barking |
rom Rowdy. and all three found them
selves first in the sea and then grabbed }
anyhow by the hair, neck or skirts or /
all and drawn aboard a fishing smack [
Aunt Robina looked round the deck and /
Jaw some swarthy men with red caps,
me with rings in his ears.
'.Soaniardsi" she screamed. I'VE are
prisoners"
And she tainted. Robert Henry Jump
ID in front of her as a big dark man /
anne running and doubled his fists.
You Just touch her. cried the boy,
and Ill-I'll smash you in the eye"
The biz man grinned and lifted him
tut of the way.
Il thought there was something
vrong," said he. when saw you away |
,ut as Gar as this. chs ing like mad.
md never looking after your boat Now
know you're loony. Get out of the
way and let me help the lady"
He did. and revived her.
II thought you were perhaps a
spanish ship, sir" she said, confusedly. |
Smack, Polly Nobbs. num- said the
sherman. tho the crews various and
ssorted-Eye- Italian, Portuguese, YAM