The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05
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did he give for thinking 1t unfortunate
that the Adventure Galley was not
swallowed up by tho sea, or blown up
by the buccaneers OF the Spanish
Main2"
"The Governors letter went on to say
thathe had evidence, nearly conclusive,
but which he would make conclusive,
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 recently
bcen plundering the rich ships In the
Indian Ocean; that this vessel hal sud.
denly appeared In the West Indies. and
that q runaway sailor had arrived at st.
Vincent and made oath that this cruiser
was commanded by Captain Kidd, who
still holds commission In her majesty
service" go,
Colonel Grab am filled glass with
wine, drank it down at one gulp. and.
pushing back from the table, looked
critically at Captain Fox. i
But wha ever OF surprise the words
might have given, had their Information
been more condensed. was prevented py
the time 1t took the Colonel to tell hia
story. /
"My friend Kidd has not been follow
ing his sailing orders, must confess, :
said Captain Fox, covering his mouth
with his hand as II to suppress yawn:
Il 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.
SELF" said the Colonel, his strange gray
eyes again cleaning as If with laughter,
and his cruel mouth fastening as II ~
closed with a spring lock.
Il shall see that my friend Is informed
of his danger. And now as to your own
matter?"
Il came to meet the Wanderer at this
point, and have done so. Where Is the
original Wanderer?"
AT the bottom of tho Indian Ocean.
with all her officers and crew." replied
Captain Fox, sinking his voice.
$50 supposed. Now it will be nec-
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 II
London. / leave the manner of doing
it to yourself. You are much more able
In such matters than I am"
Il beg your pardon, Colonel; from thu
time we first met, or rather fret ex
changed views In Bermuda, where 20,
were Governor, felt that outside o
practical seamanship there was not
thing, good, bad or Indifferent, abou
which you did not know more than my
, self. But We will not play modest as t.
, our merits. So far, have kept my par
. of the contract, and you are now
member of the House of Lords
SILENCE, man." said the Colonel
striking the table until the very glasse
, rang again, as If manifesting his owl
Impotence and alarm.
; 3But, CAD. sir, 1t is matter OF noto
/ riety."
!, aHere. assume tho role Of mai
whom we know to BIO dead, and In En-
, gland am Lord Palitan; but why spea
Of the facts? Why not treat me as q
your
: Because, SIR" said the Captain, wit
: a sarcastic laugh, Il do not want to la
D myself open to a charge OF rudenesi
But henceforth pledge myself to re
spect the incognito. Now as to Der
ham2"
THAT is the point. Your own safet
8 demands immediate action. Yes, 1t
8 imperative, that this Ralph Denha
. should be at once missing, and
y And never to be found thereafter
"You have it, Captain.
"And am to do the business?" aske
Fox.
: The Colonel compressed his thin LII
9 and nodded.
y in the event of trouble Detailing m
you pledge me in writing to use Q
. your influence and fortune for my sci
y deliverance2"
a come prepared to do that. =.
d you also come prepared to pay Il
n $40, 900 In gold. and an obligation II
twice that amount when the work
done?"
"My black servant has brought q
g money here, and, / presume, as to u
III rest, that your ship is well provide
70 with writing material?"
l. 1T is"
l. "very we'll. I am ready to do
part at once. When will you be rea'
to act?" ask tho Colonel.
y within forty-eight hours the wa
derer will prove her claim to her nan
% by being at sea without a flag"
10 But Denham?"
% well, Colonel, Denham will be
T. board my ship till I am a hundr
t. Ieapues from land" replied the Capita