The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03

GERS ana crew OIL ILLS euip tOScUnOi, 90
closely as If they were bound by the
strongest ties in the world?"
Interest, Captain.
There you have it. 1t is all interest,
all self. Now, take away the hope for
gain which Is the interest, or let a
greater gain be held out to those who
would betray or turn queens evidence.
and every man and officer in the ship
would be breaking his neck In order TO
be the first to reap the reward, and in
sure himself the safety Of the law. I
have looked into the question from all
sides, and 1 have come to the conclu-
sion that it is self-interest that rules
the world. know my knowledge of this
fact enables me to rule this ship"
Il think you are right" said Fren'
auld.
There Is no doubt about It"
But IL Denham were dead and Colo
mel Graham betrayed you, could you
not then retaliate by telling all about
the murder of his brother and the abb
ductlon OF his nephew"
Il could do so. but it would not save
me. 1t is the first successful blow that
tells in a fight A pirate in chains
makes but an Indifferent accuser of the
man who brings him to justice. The
accusations Of incarcerated criminals
have but little power to defame char
acter."
But as Ralph Denham, as he is call
ed, is believed to be dead, l cannot see
how his existence comes into the case
at ALL" said Frenauld, who, though a
man Of large intelligence, had not the
intellectual grasp to seize his superior 8
plans, or the penetration necessary to
see through them.
His being alive or dead FORMS impor-
tant factors in the case. There has
long been belief In England that Col
onel Graham is criminally responsible
for his brothers death, and there is a
very general belief that the child was
not drowned. The mother, a wealthy
lady in her own right, has never ceased
her exertions to find her boy. and / am
informed by the Colonel that she is now
In the new world prosecuting her
search"
HAS Graham children?"
He is not even married. I doubt If
he could get any one, even among the
peasants of his estates, TO marry him."
could you not make more money by
communicating with the LADY,"
NO; and then a man who was privy to
her husbands death would not be apt
to find continued favor in her sight,
even if he restored to her her son. Now,
as to Ralph Denham living or dead; let
me say that with him alive could prove
my case beyond all dispute, for not only
is his old nurse Dinah alive, but he is
as like his father, as I remember him,
as it is possible to conceive"
That is an important point.
"a very important point, Frenauld.
"But when you have accomplished
your purpose, what is to be Denham' s
fate?"
Il will leave him in the hands Of the
Indian, Uncas, who pledges himself to
keep him secure and concealed for six
months. At the end Of that time the
chief will be more than ready to STAY
the man who has provoked his jealousy,
and think / shall be willing, for, as !
believe, he has provoked my jealousy,
said the Captain, laughing lightly, and
going over aud opening the door OF the
room in which his victim slept.
Closing the door again, he came back
with pleased expression on his face,
and said:
He sleeps like child"
And will show you how to keep him
asleep"
@Ah yes, Frenauld, / was going to ask
you how that was DONE"
Il told you that people in this state
obey those who speak to them; all their
own will power being deadened by the
drug"
Il see."
.Then, you can see, 1t is an easy
matter to feed him, and keep him in
that condition as long as you please.
$50 it Is. Now, let me give you in
structions."
Suddenly Fox's manner changed from
that of an equal to that oil a superior,
giving an order which he expected to
have implicitly obeyed.
Get together whatever food and
clothing you will need for five days, for
yourself and two men, whom you can
select from among the crew. Tonight,
when see a signal fire burning this
side of the beacon hill, on Montauk
headland, will send you ashore. I'm
cas- will not Join you till tomorrow
night. but he will send messenger,
and for this messenger 1 will give you a
note that will announce to the chief
your arrival. In the meantime, you can
spend your time examining the coast,
with view to secreting the greater part
of the treasure now on board.
Il understand. SIR said Frenauld,
who rose to his feet, and stood, while
the captain gave his order; but permit
me to ask how am to know OF your re-
turn"
SHOULD / come back by day, you can
see the ship. Should return by night,
keep a fire burning at the same point,
and will come ashore to you in the
gig"