Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-10-30

IAI red coated soldiers clambered
k71Ssl down the path in the rocks,
J while squad Of cavalry
came galloping upon the beach by the
road at the other end, and, at once dis
mounting, advanced up the strand.
The seamen in the boat, in obedience
to wave Of O'Neilrs hand, swept her
in toward the shore, jumped out and
moved toward him, drawing their cut
lasses and handling their pistols threat
eningly-thOugh they were greatly out
numbered they would not give up with
out struggle. 1t was Coventry's op-
portunity now. Il shall not be able to
indulge your desire for the loss of your
life" he said, stepping back and pick
ing up his sword, but fear that duty
imposes upon me the necessity Of de-
privirg you Of your liberty. I regret
the necessity, believe me; it's q poor
return for your generosity. but have
no option"
"What mean youy"
"YOu are, by your own statements, a
rebel against his majesty. 1t is my
duty as commander of this post and q
loyal servant of the king to apprehend
you. Indeed, I have been especially
charged to look out for you. 1 will
promise you and your men the best Of
treatment, however, and you liberty Of
action If you will give me your pa
role"
II am twice captured then, it seems"
said the lieutenant, looking at Eliza
beth, who had come forward as soon
as old Price, who had left her, had
sprung to his officers side. As the girl
drew near to him and Major Coventry
turned away his head to give an order
the Irishman said to her:
why did you not call out to save
your lover moment SINGER
1T was not necessary" she said,
looking at him with eyes filed with
tears. Il knew what you would do"
Delay was dangerous to him. Coven-
try was posting his men. He hesitated
moment, however, and. taking her
hand, bowed low over it.
THANK you" he whispered grateful
~. This word. and you. l shall re-
member"
"And l." said the girl, her eyes filling
with tears. will never forget
Come. sir" said Coventry dryly.
turning at this moment, having finished
his dispositions. II think you overstep
the privileges Of a parole, and II you
will have your men lay down their
arms we will 60 up to the castle. I
have sent for a carriage for you, Eliza
beth. which will be here shortly" j.
do you know" said O'Neill, that I
have q mind to say to you that l might
as well die right here as at any place
else. and do not think I shall 60 to
that castle, after all There are seven
Of us here
CLOSE in therer' sharply shouted
Coventry to his soldiers, who obeyed
him promptly. make readyw
Handle your pistols, menu cried the
other, whipping out his own; but again
Elizabeth interfered in the fray. She
ran between the American seamen and
the English soldiers with outstretched
hands.
stop" she cried. There must be
no further fighting here. This gentle
man came to this spot to do me favor,
to set me free. Ny life il his''-
Il give 1t back to your cried O'Neill.
"And yours, Major Coventry, was his
also" she added reproachfully.
II give 1t to him as we'll, and II any
more lives are wanted anybody can
have mine for the taking" interrupted
the sailor again.
This must go no further" continued
the girl.
And it shall not, madam" cried q
deep, clear voice as one Of the cutters
Of the Ranger, filed. to the gunwales
with heavily armed men, and with q
swivel in the bow and a man standing
over It with a lighted match In hia
hand, came sweeping around the head.
land and dashing in toward the shore
1t was under the command of Jones
himself, who had grown impatient al
the delay.
Il am sorry to interrupt4a tete-a-tete
gentlemen" he cried.
you are beaten again. Major Coven.
try" said O'Neill calmly. The odd
are in our favor now. Throw down
your arms instantly. you dogs" hs
shouted to the English soldiers. Back
Out Of the way, Miss Howard"
He sprang to her side and, claspinl
her around the waist as II she had beer
child, lifted her out Of the line Of fire
The jealous Coventry noticed two
Mings-he did not release her, nor die
che struggle to get away. The suller
soldiers rallied about Coventry and
presented their arms Overwhelmingly
they had no mind either to yield with
out fight.
"Stand BY" shouted Jones to the. ma
rines in his boat and to the gunner,
forward.
"Stop, for Gods sake stop, Capital,
Jones! You have been good to me-,
cried Elizabeth, now struggling faintl!
to escape from the grasp of O'Neill. .
know that you are a gentleman. Thn
officer is my betrothed. Withhold your
6re. They will retire. There must bt
no bloodshed. You promised to set me
free and in safety ashore and.leave'ms
there. Go. entreat your
STEADY, lads. steadyr" cried Jones
stepping out Of the boat And you
sir" to the English officer, will You
withdraw quietly, taking your LADY,
with you, Of course, II we engage to d
the same? You are outnumbered, anx
we can cut you to pieces. Take thu
word Of IN older fighter. your .honol
will be safe, SIR"
"YOu are right, sir; 'tis best I mus
needs submit, 1 suppose" saideC oven
try, resigning himself the more syrace
fully to the inevitable. a. he could theI
receive his love again Come, kLad!
Elizabeth" y