Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-30
Cyrus Cownsend Brady,


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"Thcy will be the Bon Homme Rich
ard and the rest Of that scOundrelly
pirate squadron, Captain Pearson. |
saw them off Bridlington bay this af-
ternoon." said the admiral.
we will go out and meet them al
once, with your permission. my lord,
cried the captain enthusiastically. AN
hands up anchor. Mr. PascOe, show
the signal for the Scarborough to get
under way. Lively. We have him
now. men, This is our chance at last.
There's prize money and honor for you
by yOnder lights"
with wild cheers the eager crew
broke for their stations. The Capstan
bars were shipped and manned. and
the clanking pawls clicked merrily as
the men heaved away as Justify as "A
crew homeward bound from a foreign
station
Good luck to you, Captain Pearson"
said the admiral, turning away. Bring
him back n prisoner or sink him. and |
will pledge you my word your kings
sword shall be laid upon your Shout
ders. Would that were younger and
might 90 with you! But my duties as
well prevent me. GoOdby."
"Sir--my lord-.my father" said Gov.
entry. who had stood unnoticed in the
excitement of the moment
do see you still here, sir?" an
swered the admiral coldly.
Il would ask favor of you, sir. as
as-my father"
Ask no favors of a father sir! You
have none!"
Let me beg of the man. then" said
Coventry resolutely. I'VE are about to
engage the enemy. For Gods sake, sir.
for the love Of my mother, do not con-
denim me TO inaction noY! Let me
serve as the humblest volunteer! You
shall not regret II"
The old man hesitated He was a IA
Their in spite of what he had said. and
he could not forget ii. His heart was
throbbing beneath his iron exterior an
appearance OF outward composure.
CO." he replied at last. you are
free Of any charges until tomorrow.
When mex: ! see you | shall have TO
Prefer them. therefore let me not look
upon your face again, sir. DO you uu-
derstand?"
Yes, yes; goodby, sir!" said the
young man brokenly. Il thank you
a ~ hlaCg fn,
shall plead my cause in a higher court.
Think of me kindly, SIR"
And you have done this work and
wrecked yourself for woman! You
have been a fool, sir! What woman
that ever lived was worth it," said the
admiral shortly.
This one" replied his son. Il loved
her. love her still"
The two men looked at each other in
silence. The admiral relented a little
1t was for the last time-and drew the
10y TO him. He lifted his head to the
sky in silent prayer.
"All hands make sail" hoarsely
cried the bOatswain at the instance of
the executive officer. Lay aloft, top.
man."
The admiral turned away and Gov
entry was alone. He walked over to
Captain Pearson.
Father gives me chance to die"
he said. please assign me to some
duty"
Il am glad 70 hear it," said the cap
tain, his face lighting up. We are
short lieutenant; confide to you the
forward division of the main deck bat
terry. DO your best with It,"
II hope TO serve it we'll" said the
young officer, salutng proudly and
springlng toward his station.
Anchors away, sir" cried the Of
fiCer forward on the fOrecastle.
Man the topsail sheets and hal
yards, let fall, sheet home hoist
away" roared the captain, himself
SELLING the trumpet As the broad
folds Of canvas dropped from the wide
reaching yardarms, the noble ship
gathered away and sailed out to try
her fortune