Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-01-16
BY CAPTAIN MARRuAT.
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CHAPTER XII.-(Coptinuedl


Otherwise the Sea KING" continued
Sutherland, looking sternly into the eye
Of his companion.
the stranger, convinced that deception for
the future was useless.
'.And Captain Manly q
''Is in South America returned the
stranger. But in what part of it know
not; he left us at Rio de Janeiro.
Sutherland heaved a sigh-a sign of dis
appointed revenge.
And now, sir since | have been ex-
piicit with you, have right to expect
that you will deal in the same manner
with me. How knew you this Ship!
1T would benefit you nothing to know
how | obtained the information" said
Sutherland you must be convinced that
] am better acquainted with her than
you perhaps might wish me to be.
Sir. you mistake" replied the stran-
ger. 1T is to me matter of no impor-
lance whether you are or you are not
ignorant of the internal arrangements of
this ship. | believe l have a right to
make what dispositions l think proper
and suitable on board here.
True, sir. true!" rejoined Sutherland.
And upon that principle you have substi-
tuted the banner of old Spain for the flag
of your own country
The countenance of the stranger red
dened at this remark. and for a moment
he was at a loss to reply. But recover
ing his se,f-possession. he said that his
country had at least no cause to complain
of the change.
THAT may or may not be" returned
Sutherland. Put as there is a mystery
hanging about the character of the ship
feel it my duty to investigate it. Where
have Won been since the proclamation of
peace"
AS question your right to make that
demand said the stranger, 4 do not
consider myself bound to give you def
mite reply. | may have been trading in
Europe; / may have been shaving on the
coast of Africa; may have been SNUG
Cling upon the coast of China -
'Or you may have been plundering in
the Caribbean" interrupted Sutherland.
Take care, sirr' exclaimed the stran-
ger. with a deep frown upon his brow
take care, sir; you are on board of my
ship nowl Be discreet in your language.
Or you may never quit her. you are my
guest, too, sir. / would have you also
recollect what is due to the forbearance
Of a host"
Il never suffer my private relations TO
interfere with the discharge of my duty
said Sutherland; 'and, as regards your
threat, you must, when you uttered it,
have forgotten that you were under the
guns of an American ship of war"
The strangers lip curled with smile
~ ifi.an,a Of ,ori- l,,rf l,.1
made no immediate reply.
Il am here" continued Sutherland, ito
protect the commercial interests of the
United States. If then. you are disposed
to clear up the character of this ship,
am now at leisure to examine your pa
pers. During the war this vessel was en-
gagged in the privateer service; but, since
its termination, | suspect the duties she
has performed have been of very differ
emit nature. | may wrong you in this sus-
picion. but it is in your power, if | am in
error, to correct me-
Many thanks, sir, many thanks: but.
as regards your suspicions. you are at
perfect liberty 10 enjoy any opinion you
may form of this ship; for, be assured
shall not make the slightest endeavor to
alter it.
Enough, SIR said Sutherland, rising
from his seat; were we at sea- | would
capture you upon my own responsibility
but as it is l win be obliged to denounce
You TO the Governor"
stop one moment" said the stranger,
with smile, half sarcastic and half
mirthful, 'you are so very kind that l
will not permit you to take even that
trouble. Read that, SIR
Sutherland took the parchment, and
read with establishment, protection,
signed by the Governor of Havana
In other words" said Sutherland.
folding and returning it, "a commission
to commit robbery and murder when
ever and wherever an opportunity may
present"