The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-10
PERIL ISL AND.
~ SIDNEY DREW Copyright 1903, byw. RI Hearst. IA

I'M not fond Of WORT, and I don't work
without a purpose. Ono COPY 10 already
pasted ZIP on board, and shall nall the
second here. You got on with your s'g-
11ature.n A, "a l n VI Z. "
Leckburn had already added his. Gig.
nature. TIooton witnessed tho original
document, and Ntutnps, who could not
write 11nglish added scrawl that look
ed like a fight to tho death between two
thin cottipedcs and n very fnt cock-
roach rho copy, also signed md at
tested, was fastened to tho pole. \,
| Nov, Ncddy" questioned Give, "ous
mo moro than this, boys. We've got
six men ashore. British law is as good
here now as It Is Mt the top Of Fleet
street. where tho London Law Courts
hang out, their big clock. II those fel-
lows play us tricks, we can play tricks
with them, ana they will have tho happy
thought Of an English prison staring
them In tho face. We're all magistrate
although we are not In our particular
districts. but wo are on British soil I'm
certain the law would stick up for us
whatever measures we took to put down
dsobedlence or crime
Tie took or his cap and saluted tho
(which wny2' asked Give. "shall
we climb the Horn?"
A boatload OF men were coming ashore
mo- said Leckburn. Vell 80
| straight north"
North. Ned7''
"North, OF course. We're south OF the
pole. aren't we? It's bull. know. Tor
ono can't DO south Of the South Pole or
north OF the North ditto Straight
ahead ls, therefore, north. We'll lot the
Horn alone for a bit" he added, and
| mako for satan's Eye. Give me the
twelve-bore, Give. We may get Il few
ducks And, say, look out for snakes .
They had taken his advice and donned
stout shooting boots and good niEskin
| leggings. They made queer contrast,
with ducks, blazers. and Panama straw
hats. After struggling through n belt
Of grand ferns and prickly bramblcs,
| they emerged upon n slope OF velvety
grass, as brilliant. clear. and soft as the
lawn OF any English garden little
further on they came to the edge OF
| pool where a colony OF tho animals were
bobbing and swimming.
1.-THE lake." said Hector.
| It's blue water twinkled through the
! stems Of clump Of giant trees. 1t was
fringed with palms and great reeds. One
or two green islands gclnmed Its sur
face. Never had place been 80 mis-
called. Satan's Eye was an insult and
n libel. They stood entranced at the
fairy picture.
.'Name It, boys" said Leckburn. 1T
has got to BIO rechrstened."
S''Falry Water" suggested Give,
'"roo poetlcal.'' said Hector. Let
| have dip for a start and chisten It
afterwards. don't think I ever saw
/ anything so beautiful"
! It was alive with fowl, but they were
shy. ELeckburn brought down couple
OF mallards, but he got no more. They
undressed and dived into the cool, clear
water. Mumps swarm like fish. and
Leckburn followed him out to the largest
island They turned into q little cave
a fairylnnd in miniature in itself. and
| landed.
'Wah!" said 1umps. me lord
here!"
Tho Lascar's eyes were wide with
! establishment as he turned his head. lie
lay fiat on his chest. and pointed down
| Unto grassy dell. Leckburn uttered q
soft whistle. Mumps WAS pointing at
the grey ashes and charred sticks Of a
"Thunderation." gaspet Leckburn.
''those fellows must have been here last
night or this morning."
"wah! how dey gettee across?"
I Swan, expect"
Mumps dropped into the dell and
|
shook his head violently.
dat notice yesterday. dat notice to-
day, me lord he said, emphatIcally.
''Dat free good chopee week old"
| "Whow!" Leckburn whistled again
'Ill look for myself" he added.
Tho ashes were bea ten down and clog
ged together. A single nights rain and
few hours OF warmth would not have
converted them into a semi-solid mass.
lie had to face the startling truth. Man
| IS the only animal who can produce a
fire. Here was the evidence of human
handwork It could not possibly have
been the work OF the deserters.
Poril Island was inhabited!
They made q closer examination OF
the little island, 1t was untenanted, and
| their search was frutless. I.eckburn
swan thoughtfuly back to the shore.
Mumps remained behind for several
minutes. Leckburn reasoned that by
some chance n few savages had reached
the land Of treasure since Black Juan S
| escape. Tho discovery did not alarm
him In the least. A few savagcs more
or less mado no difference 1t was odd
that they had seen none OF them, for
Shrapnel Bay
"Wah! me lord-herel Found this"
Eyes, !" said Leckburn.
The Lascar held up something's wax
vestal
christopher Columbus!' said Leck-
burn. through his teeth. You're not
trying n joke. Mumps?"
"Nebber nndee him, me lord an