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

on kind of mixed garb, consisting of
a high straw hat, blue jacket, long
knit vest, coarse hose and well-worn
iackboots. She had smutted her face
and hands, and carried over her Shout
der wcll-stuffed bag the seeming
weight of which made her stoop a lit
tie, so that her face was not quite re-
vealed.
"They must hasten" exclaimed Mr..
lynn. at Is n wonder our fellows are
not already at the door. Fetch good
look rearward, Ardick. to see that the
coast is clear, and after that no delay"
Twas only too willing 10 obey, for the
case indeed pressed, and with the sim
gle word "Come" to the don, flew TO
the rearward door and unbarred it.
A glance out showed no person in sight.
A considerable court, walled In on
both sides. extended to the little rear
ward street. From here il was the
first and most dangerous stage of the
journey TO the shore.
God reward you all" said the don,
with a sign of bis hand in farewell;
and he stepped bravely out His com
panions followed, not forgetting a fer
vent "Adios!" and we stood in the door
and in a silence of anxiety saw them
pass down the court.
Nothing as yet appeared, and pres
emily they were at the opening of the
street. Another breath of suspense
and they had rounded the corner.
"By heaven, happily compassed!"
exclaimed the captain, with n great
breath of relief.
at is, indeed. good start" said Mr.
lynn, himself giving over something of
his anxious bearing.
81 trust the DISCUSSES will serve"
said, with sigh. "In truth, they were
not of the best
But Mt this point we heard loud
shouting from The front of the house.
"Ah, our fellows are in" said Mr..
lynn; and forthwith we shut and
barred this door and fastened to the
other.
Mr.. lynn proved to be right. On
opening the wicket we saw one leaf of
the gate open, and the buccaneers
crowding in.
The captain looked inquiringly Mt
Mr.. lynn, and fetched a good cour-
ageous breath, and Mac Ivrach and I
saw TO our weapons. OF course we had
no wish to fight, but we could not tell
what our reckless and angry comrades
might attempt, and were resolved to
be prepared.
eve must parley with them" said
Mr.. lynn. "All will gain time"
"Do you be spokesman" said the
captain. Here they come, and well
swollen with choler or have no eyesI"
He stepped aside, giving way to the
supercargo, and as he did so [ heard
the heavy slap of the approaching feet.
"Ihe leader is that ferocious Tow
land" Mr.. lynn turned his head to say.
AS he did so the gang appeared to halt,
and the voice of the fierce captain
hailed us!
"Within, there! How dare you hold
thus against us? Open, or it will go
very i'll with you!"
"And why say you SOP" Mr.. lynn I'm
mediately put his face to the wicket
and coolly answered. "Have we not as
good a right to the loot of this place
as YOU"
'Why, tits the little graybeardl
cried one man; and at that they made
a stir of their arms, letting the butts
of their guns fall, and there was Bit
of silence.
ave were not aware that our OWL
people were in possession" J heard
Towland then, in surly and veXeG
tone, reply. Nevertheless" he went
on, 1--WE have the right to come in, sc
open the door"
"Why, look YOU" answered Mr.. Tyn
and could see blythe wrinklingo of hi.
side face that he was smiling-"I car
not recall that there is any rule against
boiling and barring. Suppose on,
were intent on the capture of slave
for instance, must he needs let every
body in while he is about it? Slaves
you are aware, are not common spoil
as are goods and money"
NAY, this is all idle talk and away
from the purposel" said Towland, i'm
patiently. "Open the door, and b,
speedy about it, or the business viii
reach further than words!"
Let me at least confer with IN,
friends" answered Mr. lynn, still
speaking moderately. 81 am not alon,
in this matter"
SPEEDY counsels, then" growleC
Towland, 1--WE will not be put off,
"Well, friends" said Mr.. lynn, fac
ing about and preserving his SAM
voice and manner, what say you
You have heard Capt. Towland's de
mand."
"For my part" said the captain, rails
ing his voice so that those outside coult
hear, 81 desire little time for de
liberation. l would know my rights
and if am to lower my colors, where
fore"
"Aweelp said Mac Ivrach, speaking
up in his turn, land sac it strike
myself. / wadna come to decide in
blink"
(Which is my thought likewise"
promptly put In.
"You hear" said Mr.. lynn, speaking