The Red Cloud chief., 1899-02-24
THE RED CLOUD CHIEF.

mattel-piece: You are a Catholic.
| p~ercieve-he!"
II am a Catholic" replied Philip:
but does that concern you? When
does the vessel sail?"
"In a week-he! he! only a week for
preparation-only seven days to leave
all-short notice."
More than sufficient" replied Phil
Up. rising up from the sofa. you may
tell your captain that | shall not fail.
Come. Anime, We must lose no time"
mo, indeed" replied Anime, sand
III first duty is hospitality. Mynheer.
may we offer you refreshment after
your walk?"
This day week" said Schriften, ad-
dressing Philip, and without making
a reply to Anime. Philip nodded his
head, the little man turned on his heel
and left the room, and in short time
vas out of sight.
In the week that followed Philip
completed all his arrangements for
leaving; then came the sad parting
from Anime.
AS soon as Philip was clear Of his
w threshold he fastened away as
though he were attempting to escape
from his wi painful thoughts. In two
days he arrived at Amsterdam. where
his first object was to procure a small,
but strong, steel chain to replace the
ribbon by which the relic had hitherto
been secured around his neck. Having
done this. he fastened to embark with
his effects or board OF the Ter Schill-
ing. Philip had not forgotten to bring
with him the money which he had
agreed to pay the captain, In consider
alton of being received or board as an
apprentice rather than a sailor. He
had also furnished himself with a fur
Their sun for his own exigencies. II
was late In the evening when he ar
rived on board of the Ter Schilling
which lay at single anchor surrounded
by the other vessels composing the In
was Kloots. received him with kind
ness, showed him his berth, and Their
went below in the hold to decide Q
question relative to the cargo, leaving
Philip or deck to his own reflections
Had you not better go below" sale
a mild, voice. which made Philip star
from his reverie.
1t was that of the first mate, whos'
name vas Hillebrant, a short, well-se
man of about 30 years of age. His hail
was flaxen, and fell in long fakes upol
M shoulders, his complexion fair, an,
his eyes Of a soft blue; although Their
was little of the sailor ip his appear
ance, few knew or did their duty bet
ter.
Il thank you," replied Philip; II ha'
indeed forgotten myself, and where
was; my thoughts were far away
Goodnight. and many thanks.
The crew of the Ter Schilling wa
composed of the captain, two mates
two pilots and forty-five men. Tn
supercargo had not yet come OF board
The cabin (under the poop) was ap
propriated to the supercargo; but tn
mates, who composed the whole of tn
cabin mess.
When Philip awoke the next morn
ing, he found that the topsails wer
hoisted, and the anchor short-sta
apeak. Some of the other vessels O
the fleet were under way and standin
out. The weather was fine and tn
water smooth, and the hustle and nov
city of the scene were cheering to hi
spirits. The captain, Mynheer Kloots
was standing on the poop, with a SINAI
telescope made Of ~pasteboard, to hi
eye, anxiously looking toward til
town. Mynheer Kloots, as usual, ha'
his pipe in his mouth, and the smok
which he pulled from it for a time oh
scured the lenses OF his telescope. Phil
ip went up the poop ladder and salute'
him.
ITO DO continued.)