Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-01-09

Hawk swept by the MORO Castle under
jury masts. and cast anchor in the harbor
of Havana. Here she underwent all nee
essary repairs. and in less than fort
night she was again ready to proceed on
her cruise.
1t was noon: the sun showcred down
his light in dazzling brilliancy; the mir
was balmy. as it is always between the
tropics. and the clear blue sky smiled
away the belief that cloud had ever
darkened its surface.
Mr.. Topblock was officer of the deck.
and was listening with the most profound
attention TO the first lieutenant. who
was relating some extraordinary circum-
stance that happened under his immedi-
ate observation while he was in Ger
many. The conversation was interrupt
ed by the quartermaster. who. touching
his hat. informed Mr.. Topbloek that a
Spanish bark was standing up for ehe
anchorage.
The strange bark arrived at the anchor
age, clewed up her topsails. hauled out
her spanker. and came 70 within Il cables
length of the Sparrow Hawk 1t was
at this moment that Sutherland came mp
on deck. He looked at the strange yes
sci, and as he scanned her admirable pro-
portions. his gaze became more and more
intense; he took up the telescope, and
when It was withdrawn from his eye. bis
face was deadly pale and his whole coun-
tenance was expressive of the widest ag-
itation. Some narrowing recollection
aroused his Eercer passions. and a scowl
Of terrible ma!ignity gathered upon his
brow Years had passed away since he
had last seen that little vessel. but he
could not have forgotten her. She was
stamped upon his memory in characters
of fire. MIR. Topblock. have my boat
manned" said he. and turning quickly
upon his heel. he descended 70 his cabin.
The boat is ready. sir" said the off,
Ger of the deck as he reappeared with
his side-arms: and Sutherland. respond
ing 10 his subordinate's salutation, pass
ed over the gangway and seated himself
in the boat Give way" said he sternly
to the crew; and while his blue eye glow
ed with frenzy. he muttered in a lower
tone: Villain. | have We at last. murder
er of my father. your hour is at handw
In very few moments the gig darted
alongside of the bark. and Sutherland.
seiZing the man-ropes, asceuded TO her
deck. He east one desuItory glance
he was on board of the Sea King.
Il would speak moment with the
commander" said Sutherland.
The captain OF the Sparrow Hawk was
led to the cabin. He gazed for one mo-
ment around him: and although the fur
niture and hangings were concealed, he
knew il to be the apartment he had once
been in before.
You wish to speak with me?' COM
menced its occupant, young man, mo-
| tioning his visitor to a seat, and drawing
another to himself.
mo, sir" replied Sutherland. My bus
mess is with the commander"
'.Then It's with me you wish to speak,
returned the stranger. / am master
here"
.You. STRIP
The stranger bowed an assent. and
Sutherland for a moment seemed lost in
thought Where them at length ask
ed he lis Captain Manly?"
II am unacQuainted with the person
you refer to" replied the addressed; but
though he answered the query with
promptitude, he could not help exhibit
ing some uneasiness as well as surprise
at the interrogatory.
Look ye. sirp' rejoined Sutherland;
you may strike your yards, put IN your
false ports, screen your battery, and Sc
crete your man; but all these precautions
will not deceive me. How call you this
ship?'
la Santa Maria"
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