The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-11
CHAPTER xxyI-Continued.

eounu VI gnaWlng, which hi
stopped while the officer was presen
was again resumed, and Ralph Denha
was on the floor, close TO the place fro
which the SCUM came.
-. Outside the hustle and noise Of boa
oeinG lowered, and the deep. gruff O
ders OF the sailors could he hear
captain Fox was preparing to conce
moro OF his treasure on shore.
Tired OF his POSITION on the foo
captain Denham went back. and W,
talalng in whisper with one of his me,
nis eyes still bent In the direction I
me partition, when he saw light tbs
most seemed dazzling after the darl
ness.
-Sut from the opening, as IL carried b
this stream OF light. came Don tn
cabin boy.
Rushing up to Captain Denham. tn
only man not in a hammock, Don sal
eagerly:
I've loosed the plank, and you ca
come through. Oh, am so glad tina
you know your danger, for my hear
has been sore for you
We came with full understandin.
OF the danger. We do not want to oe
on deck now, but when the time comes
we desire you to be near to guide us.
said Captain Denham.
How shall / know the timer"
When you hear a gun fired on board
the Sea Hawk. She will be close by
soon after daylight"
III try. sir, said Don, who recog-
nlzed in the voice OF the man address
Ing him a ring OF command, such as he
could not associate with an ordinary
sailor. But I'll go back and close the
place from the other g de, and il l am
not near when the signal is given, 90
through and turn to the right; there will
DC plenty OF daylight then. You will
pass through the store-room and armory,
where you can get arms If you'll need
them. To the left are the steps leading
to the deck.
God bless you, Don. Wen find the
place, and reach the deck. Now 20.
CO.! The Captains voice was nervous
~ Imperative; for in the distance he
could hear a vigorous knocking, accom-
panied by the call:
Don! Don! What the blazes are you
your"
Don darted through the opening, and
put out the light. AS he pushed the
plank into place, he called out with ad-
mirable presence OF mind. for his voice
sounded like that of sleepy boy:
Aye. aye, siri Coming!" and the
next instant the banging of door could
be heard:
As Don ran out, man shouted to
him:
The Cap'n's been a calm for YOU.
youngster: you'll be mighty lucky IL
you don't get right good lashin' with
a rope end"
Don heard. but made no INQUIRY till
he stood before Captain Fox on the deck.
with savage oath the captain de-
Where have you been, you dog?"
i was about to turn in, sir, replied |
Don.
did tell you tor"
i thought you did, sir.
You have no right to think. Next |
Time you are not on hand. you young
log, ] II keelhaul you. Do you UNDER
stand me9"
very well. Leap into that boat and
bear hand, said Fox, pointing over
The side. where in the darkness the dim
outline OF longboat could be seen.
With number Of men in it.
Don leaped into the boat and took the
post OF coxswain.
All night long Lea and Ellen, who oc-
upied the same stateroom, could hear
he boats coming aud going. To say
hey were frightened would but weakly
Express the state of their feelings.
ould they have seen their own white
ACES. a common sympathy would have
increased their terror.
BNt they knew that Palph Denham 1
ndthis gallant men were ON board, and
hey tried 10 cheer each other by reiter- I
ting their knowledge of this fact.
Had they known Ralph Denham's
ctual condition they might not have '
rawn SO much comfort from his prox- [
nifty.
At length the boats took their last t
Dad to the shore, and Captain Fox, who 8
ad been experimenting the conceal b
tent OF the booty, came back with
lem. b
Day dawned, and the distant head 1
'nds and the island under the lea T
semed to lift from the dark water, by
lie power of light. "
Two Of the boats were left alongside: Ii
al now Fox and Frenauld entered the W
bin and called liz excited tones for
eir visitors to ONE out fl
Lea and Ellen tried to obey. but thew 8,
und to their horror that they were
cked in. h,
They raised their voices, but amid the
n and uproar outside they could not Ell
heard. hi
Doctor Hedges. surprising that his
lighter and Ellen Condit had prece led o,
m, was about to descend to the boat, OF
len an eager glance told him they
re not there.
Turning to Frenauld, who stood near, WI
asked
Where is my daughter and Ellen FIR
ndit?"
They will follow you. Hurry up. TO
ere is not moment to spare. Cap hi
n Kidd in sight" be
A number or sailors on hearing tbs tn
rst into a lou loar OF laughter The gu
'ctor, now completely beside HIM bll
Z, was seized bodily by strong hands
d lowered into the boat. Sc
Pull away, my lads" shouted Free wi
uld to the men in the boat. pic
But my daus hter Oh. heaven, my ed
lld!' cried the Doctor. Seeing Cap no
n Fox, he continued: send down Ha
child and Ellen! 1 can see no sign ish
the pirate!" int
Then / will show him TO you" :
lghed Fox. LOOK we'll at me, my ses
fr end" co,
rhe Doctor raised his white face and on