The National tribune., 1903-11-05

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John went Utmost ffsneio with rag
and anxiety.
"somethlnSs got 70 b asas. Gap. I'll
me whsrs - e, and IN haXe Sam afts.
out OF ths way Lucky told him b msst
Capt Mark. who was an unscrupuloul
man a. lives was already scheuaans 4
fasten q crime on the young scrapegr1cs
in order that he might have him wholly
in his power, and he was delighted Will
the opportunity. but did not care to b
too precipitats.
II have her located" he said at hast
'There can be no question Of the identity
of the woman"
VIII you tell me where she isT'
YES, after bit. But here comes SOME
one; wait"
The new conner was Shorty.
Glorious news for you, boys-gloraous
news" declared Shorty.
What is it?'
"The friend I've kidded you 50 much
abont has turned up
"Who?"
"Frenchy."
THE notorious gambler and threecard.
trick man7"
wei, why didn't You bring him
him." asked Capt. Mack. VIII
Hell be here. Dawes got him In tow
and he's comm"
Capt Mark thought it best to place q
sentry to keep watch during their stay
on the hulk. He sent George ashore, who
took up his post near the gangplank where
he could watch both tho river and the
land. He had not been long In his posi-
ton ere he saw some one coming down the
path.
He came on slowly and carefully, paus-
ing every few moments to listen, a. II
he intended to surprise some one or play
the spy. George drew his knife and
awaited the approach Of the man. who
had almost reached the gangplank, when,
ike wild beast, George sprang upon him,
hurled him to the ground fat on his back,
ard had the keen point of knife at his
throat.
Speak or move. ye, and III do We
1p right here" Kissed George. "Who are
;e, and what de We want?"
.'Oh, goIly, Marster, don't hurt me. l
lis come here cause Marster John said
Tor me to come.
John, John who?"
"John Redgrave."
"Who the devil are you"
81 is Sam-Black Sam"
George now remembered Redgrave's re-
mark that Sam was coming. Keeping q
irm hold on the negros shoulder and
iolding his knife in readiness, George al
owed him to rise.
"Yon rascal, I've half mind to cut
'our throat"
'No. don't now, Marster. l nevah did
you no harm in my life, deed 1 didn't"
Il believe you are lying"
"Tellin' gospel truth, Marster."
Feeling assured that it was Black Sam,
lie called Redgrave from the hulk and
old him "a Niger" wanted to see him.
Hello, Sam, is it you?"
Eyes, boss"
"Well. I've got work for you, Sam. 1
want you told that job"
"Ain't she gomez
Yes, but 4 know where she is; wait,
md will tell you exactly what to do"
John went aboard the hulk and held a
whispered consultation with Capt. Mark,
.ame back and talked n long time with the
legro, giving him very minute instruc-
ions. n -,
DO your work well, Sam, and you'll
win ip beer; make failure. and you'll
Black Sam, grinned fiendishly,. but made
10 answer AZ Radgrave sent him away
md returned To the main cabin, which he
lad scarce reached. when a whistle sound
ID on the air.
TITS Frenchy,"e said Shorty.
A few minutes later the man called
Dave entered the cabin accompanied by
tall, sIender, pale man, with long black
lair, sharp chin whiskers. and mustache
10Th black as midnight. His eyes were
lark and .shone like Goals from face
Is white as marble.
Though the face was decidedly foreign
lie spoke English with very slight &C
ent. Shorty, who was sitting on the
Iead Of an empty barrel, got to his feet
nd introduced the. stranger. Boys, this
s my old friend, Frenchy."- -.-F
Ercnchy was the same mysterious
man Uncle Owen. had first
cen on the burning steamer, and who
alter had attemptei his life. He had evil
ently a reputation which made him quite
hero in the eyes Of the moonshiners, who
rowded about to clasp his hand and vel
ONE him.