The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-02-24
CHAPTER XV.

Even Mr.. lynn changed color, and
for my part my legs grew weak and my
heart thumped like fulling hammer
"Why, friends, don't we know me?
Do We take me for ghost?"
1t was the same old hearty sea-
rough voice that we knew so well. II
was no spirit, but the mans mortal
self
Mr.. lynn was the first to pull himself
together lie rushed forward. and
with n little cry of gladness seized
Sellinger by both hands and danced
the strong skipper about. ] was next.
and could scarce keep back the tears
as | gripped the big brown hands.
Even Mac lvracb grinned like merry
andrew and cut one step of caper as
, he took his turn.
'But. man" cried Mr.. lynn, as we at
last released the skipper and stood de-
lightedly about him, chow can this be2
Did we not see you hanged? Aye.
dangling your length from the yard
arm of the Pilauca? Why, we made
ont the very white shirt you have on
surely the only one among the crew."
hPNdlb BbNt a SAdIO vi uo-
constituent and incredulity, and then
broke into low whistle.
"Aye, aye, l see how it was. It was
the boatswain, Pedillo. Marry, ] never
thought of your taking him for mel
You see the old governor conceived
the notion that the fellow was more
responsible than anybody else for our
little break, and so danced him up to
the yard. l believe one of the priests
gave him a shirt, or frocls, to be turned
off in, and so that was where you got
your white tog. Aye, aye, l under
stand the thing now"
And so, of course, did we, and 1t was
simple enough, to be sure.
He asked II question or two in turn.
which we answered, and then went on
to inquire how the Spaniards used him
after our escape.
"Why, not so bad" he answered.
any wound was attended to. and then
! was clapped in the brig. When the
ship reached Chagre was set upon the
Inidships of n mule and brought here.
Since then have lived 10 the hoIse of
Faith! but that relniuds me. ] have
run at my best speed hither. not alone
to sail in your company, but because
of another matter of urgency. viii
you come along with me and make no
stay for questions?"
SURELY" cried Mr.. lynn, without
hesitation.
And Mac Ivrach and said the same
"Then this way"
He turned, and set off up the same
street he had emerged from. had, of
course, noticed his dress and other ap-
pearance, ere this, and found that he
looked and was habited as formerly.
lie was armed now, however, being
girded with belt, to which was hung
II short hook pistol and n Spanish
hanger.
We fetched up at a high stone wall,
which | perceived must set off n con-
siderable estate. A little way along
this wall was a strong iron gate, the
top defended by sharp spikes. The cap
tain plucked key out of his pocket,
with which he unlocked this gate, aud,
urging us all in before him, hastily
locked it again. | now perceived that
we were in an extensive garden, fruit
and shade trees standing thickly about
and the walks bordered with flowers.
A little way in the rear | could partly
make out n handsome, low stone house.
The captain hurried us up the main
walk, making no concealmcnt now of
speed. and at n fair run we brought up
before the door OF the house. | per.
rnfua1 than haf tIn .tr
as well as handsome, the building be-
ing of some yellowish stone set of
with cage fashion of balconies in the
Spanish style. The chief entrance was
directlv before us. n step leading up q
il, and | noticed that the door was
very strong affair and in height anC
bigness was sufficient for little
church, The captain knocked sharply
twice, when the door was slowl,
opened and an old negro put out hi
head.
"All's well, Tonic. These arc thu
friends / went to seek"
The old fellow looked at us littl
suspiciously, 1 thought, but withou
objection stood aside.
"These quarters" said the captain
turning to us, "belong to Don Enriqu
de Cavodilla. You recall him, think.
We readily did so, for he was one o
the grandees of the Pilanca.
"Well," went on the captain, "he is
or has BENNY master, and, having
used me very well, am somewhat be
holden to him. Yet even more Iwoul
do a good turn to his wife, Dona lisa
bella, and to his niece, Senorita Cal
men. You see now the reason of m
hurry"
surely" said Mr., lynn, "and we wi
gladly help you" Mac Ivrach and
also heartily assented.
81 am free to say know not ho'
the thing is to be managed" said tn
captain, sinking his tones little, "bu
that we will Immediately consider. W
must first consult the don"
As he spoke door shut and ma
came out at the head of the stair
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