Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-10
CHAPTER VI.
THE MASTER PLAYER TAKES
HAND.

THE MASTER PLAYER TAKES A
HAND.
At this moment number of red
coated soldiers clambered down the
path in the rocks, while squad Of
cavalry came galloping upon the beach
by the road at the other end, and, at
once dismounting advanced up the
strand. The seamen in the boat, in
obedience to wave of O'Neill's hand,
swept her in toward tho shore, jumped
out and moved toward him, drawing
their cutlasses and handling their pis-
tolls Neutrality-suspicious. they were
greatly outnumbered they would not
give up without struggle. II was
Coventry's opportunity now. Il shall
not be able to indulge your desire for
the loss of your life" he said, stepping
back and picking up his sword, but
fear that duty imposes upon me the
necessity of depriyng you Of your lib
Crty. regret the necessity, believe
me; It's poor return for your gener-
.osity, but have no option"
N"What mean you?"
You are, by your own statements, a
rebel against his majesty, 1t Is my
Guty as commander OF this post and a
loyal servant of the king 10 apprehend
you. Indeed, have been especially
charged to look out fer you. will
promise you and your men the best OF
treatment, however. and you liberty OF
action II you will give me your pa
role"
Il am twice captured then, II seems,
said the lieutenant looking at Eliza
beth. who had come forward as soor
as old Price, who had left her. hat
sprung to his officers side. As the CIR
drew near To him and Major Coventr!
turned away his head to give an ordel
the Irishman said to her:
why did you not call out to saw,
your lover a moment since"
1T was not necessary" she said
! looking at him with eyes filled will
tears. Il knew what you would do.
Delay was dangerous TO him. COven
try was posting his men. He hesitateC
a moment, however, and, taking he
hand, bowed low over it,
Thank you" he whispered grateful
y. This word, and you, Shall re
member"
And l." said the girl, her eyes fillinl
with tears, will never forget
Come. sir" said Coventry dryly
turning at this moment. having fnlshe,
his dispositions. Il think you overstel
the privileges of parole, and If yol
will have your men lay down thei
arms we will go up 10 the castle.
have sent for a carriage for you, Eliza
beth, which will be here shortly"
do you know" said O'Neill. that
have a mind to say to you that ! nigh
as well die right hree as at any plac
else, and | do not think shall go t,
that castle, after all. There are sevel
Of us here
CLOSE in there" sharply shouter
Coventry 10 his soldiers, who obeye
him promptly. Make ready"
Handle your pistols. mem" cried tn
other, whipping out his own; but agail
Elizabeth interfered in the fray. Sh
ran between the American seamen an,
the English soldiers with outstretche
hands.
stop" she cried There must b
no further fighting here. This gentle
man came to this spot to do me favor
to set me free, My life is his
Il give II back TO you!" cried O'Neil
And yours, Major Coventry, was hi
also" she added reproachfully.
II give 1t to him as well, and il an
more lives are wanted anybody ca
have mine for the taking" interrupte
the sailor again.
This must go no further" continue
the girl
And 1t shall not, madam" cried
deep, clear voice as one Of the cutter
of the Ranger, filled TO the gunwale
with heavily armed men, and with
swivel in the bow and a man standin
over II with a lighted match in hi
hand, came sweeping around the head
land and dashing in toward the shore
II was under the command of Jone
himself, who had grown impatient q
the delay.
Il am sorry to interrupt tete-a-tett
gentlemen" he cried.
you are beaten again, Major Cover
try said O'Neill calmly. The odd
are in our favor now. Throw dow
your arms instantly, you dogs" h
shouted to the English soldiers Back
Out of the way, Miss Howard"
He sprang to her side and, claspin
her around the waist as if she ha
been a child. lifted her out of the lin
of fire. The jealous Coventry notice
tuo Thin &c ha Ala mot valance hon M