Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-01-06
CHATTER XII.

CHAPTER MI.
Not many days after the events Of the
last chapter had taken place the Sparrow
Hawk swept by the Moro Castle under
jury masts. and cast anchor In the harbor
Of Havana. Here she underwent all nec-
essary repairs. and In less than fort
night she was again ready to proceed on
her cruise.
1t was noon; the sun showered down
his light In dazzling brilliancy; the air
was balmy. as It Is always between the
tropics. and the clear blue sky smiled
away the belief that a cloud had ever
darkcned its surface.
Mr. Topb!ock was officer Of the deck,
and was listening with the most profound
attention to the first lieutenant. who
was relating some extraordinary circuin-
stance that happened under his immcdi-
ate observation while he was In Ger
many. The conversation was interrupt.
cd by the quartermaster. who. touching
his hat. informed Mr.. Topblock that .
Spanish bark was standing up for the
anchorage.
The strange bark arrived at the anchor.
age. clewed up her topsails. hauled out
her spanker, and came to within cables
length Of the Sparrow Hawk. It was
ut this moment that Sutherland came up
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when 1t was withdrawn from his eye, his
face was deadly pale and his whole coun.
tenance was expressive Of the widest az
itation. Some narrowing recollection
aroused his Rcrcer passions, and q scowl
Of terrible malignity 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. "Mr. Topblock. have my boat
Manned" said he. and turning quickly
upon his heel, he descended to his cabin.
| "The boat Ii ready, sir" said the ON.
Ger Of the deck. as he reappeared with
his side.arms; and Sutherland. respond.
ing to his subordlnatc's salutation, pass.
ed over the sangway 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 lower
tone: civilian, have ye at last! murder.
or Of my father, your hour Ii at handV'
In a very few moments the gig darted
alongside Of the bark. and Sutherland,
|
deck. He cast one desultory glancs
around him; there could be no mistake;
he was on board Of the Sea King.
II would speak moment with the
commander" said Sutherland.
The captain Of the Sparrow Hawk was
led to the cabin. He gaxed for one mo.
ment around him; and. although the fur.
niture and haugings were concealed, he
knew It to be the apartment he had once
been In before.
"You wish to speak with mc?" com
menced Its occupant, q young man. mo
tioning his visitor to seat. and drawing
another to himself.
mo. SIR" replied Sutherland. MY bus
mess Is with the commander"
"Then tits with mo you wish to speak, )
returned the stranger. am master
here"
"You. sirf"
The stranger bowed an assent, an(
Sutherland for moment seemed lost u
thought. "Where. them" ut length ask
ed he, "is Captain Manly?"
II am unacQuainted with the persol
you refer to-" replied the addressed; bu
though he answered the query witt
promptitude. he could not help exhibit
Ing some uneasiness as well a. surpr!s
at the interrogatory.
Look ye, sir!" rejoined Sutherland
"you may strike your yards. put IN you
false ports. screen your battery, and q
crete your man; but all these precautiOn
win not deceive me. How call you TIL
! shipr"
LA Santa Maria"
(To be continued.)