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that We will Immediately consider. We

must first consult the DOM
As ne spoke a door shut and man
came out at the head of the stairs.
Even in the dim light recognized him
at once as the old Spaniard
He was tall, spare, erect man, with
plenty of gray in his beard and hair,
but in bearing still in his strength and
prime. He was dressed in the sad
colored velvet of the ship, with the
ruff1es and other finery.
go on, Ardick, and tell him how
matters stand" said Sellinger; 81 am
still without hold on the rascally
Spanish"
Sir" said accordingly. stepping to
the foot of the stairs, Capt Sellinger
is here and has brought with him the
friends he went out to seek"
God be praised!" cried the old
hidalge with the deepest heartiness.
"Sancta Maria, senior! I never heard
sweeter words. Ascend, ascend, you
and your friends,"
briefly translated the don's speech,
and with the captain in the lead we
mounted the stairs.
The old man met us at the top and
somewhat to my discomposure kissed
each of US in turn.
"You will save usr'' he cried. You
will deliver my wife and the poor childt
My life is of little worth, but they
All, come with me. senores, and assure
these poor creatures that You will
succor themi"
Lead on, senor," I said. not a little
touched. BE assured we will do what
we can"
He lost no more time, but led us
hastily to a rear chamber, where he
threw open the door. Two ladies were
within, who quickly rose
The shutters of the windows were
open, for the room looked out OIL an
inclosed court, and the bright sun
light, checked merely by the draperies,
brought out everything clearly.
l Immediately recognized Dona Isa-
bella. She was small and slight, with
proud, handsome face, but faded
skin. and was richly dressed with many
bright ribbons and ornaments. Dona
Carmen was, as L instantly perceived,
passing beautiful. Something tall, and
y
seemed so, she all but startled me with
the unusual combina ton of yellow hair
great Spanish black eyes-I mean those
with the wonderful long lashes-a skin
SaXon-fair, nose, mouth and chin deli
cate and in exact harmony, and an ex-
preston vivacious and 10 appearance in
telligent.
Don Enrique now fourished us for
ward.
Isabella, and you. poor Carmen, here
are the brave English friends of Capt.
Giles" he said .'Take heart and thank
the Virgin, for they have come to de-
liver us!''
Each lady in turn dropped stately
Spanish courtesy, and with more reso-
luton than I had looked for, though.
to be sure, unsteadily, thanked us.
We'll, what is to be done?" said I.
The captain looked at Mr.. lynn. and
the latter, after moments hesitation,
said:
Let us first understand our bearings,
captain. What are the private ways
out of this placer
by the gardens" answered Sellinger.
land rearward through court to
narrow street. Thence it is straight
course to the water
These gardens border upon what ?''
considerable streets"
And the ships and boats have all
been taken, and our fellows will have
an eye upon the water 'front.' said
Mr.. lynn, shaking his head "That will
not do"
We were silent for bit, racking
my brains to hit upon something, when
he suddenly resumed: 81 have a
thought. What is to prevent us from
claiming these people as our slaves?
That will be but one each, which must
be safe enough"
thought he had hit it, and began to
say that nothing could be better.
But the captain shook his head. 81
fear it will not serve" he said.
'You must know that Don Enrique and
the ladies were yesterday chased and
well-nigh captured by party of buc-
cancers, and / cannot doubt that the
same fellows would know them again
Doubtless they would claim them, I'M
der the usual freebooters' rule"
Why, yes" admitted Mr.. lynn. re-
luctantly. 'since such are the facts"
My hopes were suddenly dashed. and
1 sighed with disappointment.
"But why suld these callants see
them?" put in Mac Ivrach. "Can we no
hide them awa'?'
with difficulty" said Mr.. lynn. at
might be managed here, but when it
came to the march all must come out.
Moreover. 1 doubt whether any place
or house would be suffered to remain
barred against searching parties. 1t
would be thought some trick was 60
ing on. such as plumber hidden away"
'Then." said the captain. ST see but
one course to steer. They must fly.
The question Is whither?"
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