The Red Cloud chief., 1899-02-17
PHANTOM Sf1|P
OR
The Flying DUtchmdn.
+r-BY CAPTAIN MARRYAr.
CHAPTER v-(Continued.)

, "And so do l." replied Philip, ode
voutly wish he would, before those
murderers come: but not, | trust,
while the attack is making, for there's
a carbine loaded expressly for his head,
and IL they make him prisoner they
will not spare his life, unless his gold
and your person are given in ransom.
But the arms, maiden-where are
they?"
"Follow me-" replied Anime, leading
Philip to an inner room on the upper
floor. 1t was the sanctum of her
father, and was surrounded with
shelves filled with bottles and boxes
of drugs. In one corner was an iron
chest, and over the mantel-piece were
a brace of carbines and three pistols.
"They are all loaded" observed
Anime, pointing to them, and laying
on the table the one which she had
held in her hand.
Philip took down the arms and ex-
amined all the primings. He then
took up from the table the pistol
which Anime had laid there, and threw
open the pan. 1t was equally well
prepared. Philip closed the pan, and
with a smile. observed:
so this was meant for me-, Amine?'
"No-not for you-but for a traitor,
had n gained admittance."
"Now, maiden" observed Philip, 81
shall station myself at the easement
which you opened, but without a light
in the room You may remain here,
and can turn the key for your Sc
curity."
"You little know me-" replied
Anime. "In that way Mt least | am
not fearful; l must remain near you
and reload the arms task in which
l I'm we'll practiced."
mo, no." replied Philip, "you might
be hurt"
main here idly when I al assist one
who risks his life for me? l know my
duty, sir, and I shall perform it,"
"You must not risk your life,
Anime" replied Philip; my aim will
not be steady II l know that you're in
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the other chamber, for the time is
come"
Philip, assisted by Anime, carried
the carbines and pistols into the ad-
Joining chamber; and Anime then left
Philip, carrying with her the light,
Philip, as soon as he was alone, open
ed the easement and looked out-there
was no one to be seen; he listened,
but all was silent. The moon was just
rising above the distant hill, but her
light was dimmed by fleecy clouds, and
Philip watched for a few minutes: al
length he heard a whispering below
He looked out, and could distinguish
through the dark four expected as
s~ailants, standing close to the door
of the house. He walked away softly
from the window. and went into the
next room to Anime, whom he found
busy preparing ammunition.
"Amine, they are at the door, in
consultation. You can see them now
4, without risk. I thank them, for they
will convince you that ! have told the
truth"
Anime, without reply, went into the
front room and looked out of the win
dow. She returned, and, laying hei
hand upon Philips arm, she said:
Grant me your pardon for my
doubts. I fear nothing now but tina
my father may return too soon, AM
they seize him"
Philip left the room again to make
his reconnaissance. The robbers die
not appear to have made up theiI
minds-the strength of the door deHet
their utmost efforts. so they attempted
stratagem. They knocked, and al
there was no reply. they continued I,
knock louder and louder; not meeting
with success, they held another con
sultation, and the muzzle of a carbin,
was then put to the key-hole, and tn
piece discharged. The lock of the doc
was blown off, but the iron bar
which crossed the door within, allow
and below still held 1t fast.
Although Philip would have bee,
justified in firing upon the robber
when he first perceived them in con
bultdtlOu at thC uoOI, Stiil tucIt ID liza
feeling in a generous mind which pre-
vents the taking away of life, excep
from stern necessity; and this feeling
made him withhold his fire until hos
tilities had actually commenced. III
He now leveled one Of the carbine
at the head of the robber nearest Il
the door, who was busy examining tn
effect which the discharge of the piec
had made. and what further obstacle
interviewed. The aim was true. and tn
man fell dead, while the others starte
back with surprise at the unexpecte
retaliation. But In a second or two
pistol was discharged at Philip. VIII
still remained leaning out Of the case
ment, fortunately without effect; an,
the next moment he felt himself draw
away, 80 as to be protected from thei
FIRE. II was Anime, who, unknown [