The Red Cloud chief., 1899-03-10
CHAPTER VIII.-(Continued.)

"Ay! ayl" replied an old seaman TO
the pilot; mot only the devil, but the
Flying Dutchman to boot"
Flying %Dutchman," thought Philip;
c that refer to-" and Philip
walked a step or two forward, so AS to
conceal himself behind the mainmast.
hoping to obtain some information,
should they continue the conversation.
In this he was not disappointed.
They say that to meet with him is
worse than meeting with the devil"
observed another Of the crew.
Who ever saw HIM" said another.
He has been seen, that's sartin, and
just az sartin that ill-luck follows the
vessel that falls in with him"
And where Is he to be fallen in
WITH"
"Oh, they say that's not 81 sartain
but he cruises off the Cape"
Il should like to know the whole
long and short of the story" said a
third.
IL can only tell what I've heard. It's
n doomed vessel; they were pirates,
and cut the captains throat, l be-
lieve."
mo, no!' cried Schriften, "the cap
tain is In her now-and a villain he
was. They say that, like somebody
els on board Of us now, he left n very
pretty wife, and that he was very fond
OF her"
How do they know that, pllot7"
Because he always wants to send
letters home when he boards vessels
that he falls in with. But, woe to the
vessel that takes charge of them!-
she is sure to be lost, with every soul
on board!'
Il wonder where you heard all this"
said II Of the men. Did you ever
see the vessel?"
"Yes, ! did," screamed Schriften;
but, as II recovering himself, his
scream subsidized into his usual giggle,
and he added. but we need not fear
her. boys; we've a bit of the true cross
on board" Schrlften then walked aft
rs II to avoid being questioned, when
he perceived Philip by the mainmast.
80, I'm not the only one c%urious?-
he! he! Pray. did you bring that on
board, in case we should fall In with
the Flying Dutchman?"
I'm no Flying Dutchman,'" replied
Philip. confused.
Now l think Of II, you are OF the
same name; at least they say his name
vas Vanderdecken-eh?"
There are many Vanderdeckens in
the world besides me-" replied Philip.
who had recovered his composure: and
having made this reply, he walked
away to the poop OF the vessel.
'One would almost imagine this
malignant one-eyed wretch was aware
Of the cause Of my e~mbarkation,''
unused Philip; but no! that cannot
be. Why do | feel such a chill when
ever he approaches me? / wonder II
others do; or whether 1t is a mere
fancy on the part of Anime and my
self. dare ask no questions. Strange,
too, that the man should feel such
malice toward me. l never injured
him. What | have Just overheard
confirms all; but there needed no ION.
ilrmation. oh, Anime! Anime! but
for thee. and ! would rejoice to solve
this riddle at the expense of life. God
in mercy. check the current of my
BRAIN" muttered Philip, "or my rea-
son canno hold its seat"
In three days the Ter Schilling and
her consorts arrived at Table Bay,
where they found the remainder OF
the fleet at anchor waiting for them
Just at that period the Dutch had
formed a settlement at the Cape OF
Good Hope. where the Indian fleet.
used to water and obtain cattle from
the Hottentot tribes who lived on tn,
coast. and who for a brass button or
large nail would willingly offer a IA
bullock. A few days were occupied In
completing the water Of the squadron
and then the ships, having received
from the admiral their instructions a.
to rendezvous in case Of parting com,
pany, and made every preparation fol
the bad weather which they a~nticlpat
ed. again weighed their anchors ant
proceeded on their voyage.
For three days they beat agains
light and battling winds, making bu,
little progress; on the third, the breez,
sprang up strong from the southwark
until 1t increased to a gale, and tn,
feet were blown down to the north
ward Of the bay. On the seventh da,
the Ter Schilling found herself alone
but the weather had moderated.
1.-The u looks red as he sinks.
observed H~illebrant to the captain
who with Philip was standing on tn,
poop; I'VE shall have more wind be
fore tomorrow. II l mistake not"
81 am of your opinion" replied Myn
hecr Kloots. ut Is strange that we d,
not fall In with any OF the vessels O
the feet. They must all have 'beel
driven down here
Perhaps they have kept a wider of
fng."
l@a. $780,