The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-21

The covert intimidation and dry inso-
lence with which 1t was said brought
from Redlaw a laugh that fell with
ominous Import on the ears OF the wo-
man whose dignity and courage had for
the moment awed him IT was Just such
s,ipport as he needed in this unusual
situation, fact instantly discerned Dy
walton, who by 1t had aimed only to FIX
himself the more securely IN me sooo
will OF the ocean renegade.
And IL Lady Somers had received from
Emily any intimation of Arches char
acter. IL they had cherished any hope
of finding in him a protector from affront
and wrong the hope must nave dleo
under all that had come to their ears OF
his interview with the pirate. The noid
stare with which he now met her PROUD
gaze, moreover, would alone have been
sufficient. with no other response than n
slight curl of her lips, she took her daugh-
ter's hand and led her into the cabin.
Emily emerged pale and trembling
from the room, and for moment her
eyes met walton's with the look OF one
who found II hard to believe that her
hero had, indeed. become n knave There
was no rcproath In tho glance, only
mingling OF sadness and distress that
spoke louder than words. And he saw
and understood, but he dared not invite
the pirates suspicion by giving hor the
slightest Sign that might serve TO re-
lieve her. On the contrary. he cried with
an impudent laugh:
Come lively, my gentle mates We
two are hungry, II you're not. ana nun
ger don't improve mems patience"
Without word Lady somers led
Emily to the table.
CHAPTER VIII.
THE INTIMIDATION OF LIEUT.. VAIL
1t had been many hours since they mao
broken fast, and despite their dreadful
slt,, bhth
willingly OF the viands offered them But,
IN so far as thoy were concerned, the
meal was eaten In silence.
To Emlly's increasing grief aud dismay.
however. the man upon whose loyalty
her maidenly faith and hope had been
pinned sustained with many rude jest
and provoking laugh the shocking atti-
tude he was assuming. all OF which Seem
cd to occasion the pirate captain an
amusement no mado no attempt to hide,
and which. In a way, was hldeouA 20 o.
serve. In the naughty bearing and digni-
fed silence OF Lady somers. Redia"
seemed TO ind peculiar delight. comment
taunts. and when the mea! was ended and
she raised her gaze to his. she was met
with eyes in which the soft light OF mercy
and compassion had no place
But she had been nerving herself 70
speak. to know at once tho situation at
It's worst. and her voice did not falter.
II would like TO know. Captain Red
lnw,n she said ,dacisively: Tor what port
this vessel is bound
Her tone brought a cynical smile to
the pirates lips. He set down the CLASH
from which he had been drinking stared
at her in silence for moment. then
bluntly observed:
80 you find your tongue. oh! had be.
gun to think you had lost 1t for good and
all."
Lost her tongue-a woman7" cried
walton, with n deristve laugh. THAT
was never known. Forsooth, sir, Gagged
birds always sing loudest onTa full
stomach y.
"Will you answer my inquiry. sr7'
demanded Lady somers. with distress
that only pride enabled her to hide. u
wish to know where wo arc bnund7
My vessel madame. Is bound for the
Iadrones." said Redlaw, his resonant
voice heavy with an austerty that hao
become hnbitual TO him.
''Do you mean to carry us to tho
Iadrones2' and Lady somers Indicated
with her teweled hand t be fair girl seat.
ed beside her.
YES madame. I do"
YOU'D not have us put about after
what's happened and land you In shanE-
I. hail" exclaimed Walton. derisively.
'PFore heaven. ma am. limbo's not our
fancy,
Nor would We lose your sweet COM
partnership SO soon," said Redlaw dryl1S
'The vultrre's cabin Is not often gracdh
by such attractions. Don't expect us to
| dispense with them SO quickly.
"Are we then captives sr?" asked
Emily, with quiyering lips
"say rather-guests!" suggested Red
law. with smile so evil that Walton
| could have throttled him then and There.
A hot flush OF crimson came hamtn
| in Lady Somer's checks.
'One's guests" she cried vehemently.
"are not often subjected to insolence and
| Intimidation! am not blind to your IN
| famous insinuations, sir, nor to our shock
| ing situation! II you arc men. with any
| OF the qualities OF true manhood, you Will
treat us with becoming courtesy, and re-
| store us uninjured to our friends! II.
| rather, you are towards without hearts
| the sooner we know our fate the better!"
The bitter scorn that was mingled with
| her passionate outbreak caused sudden
dropping of Redlaw's heavy brows.
but for my timely Interference this
sternly, ''the fate OF both OF you would
have been dshonor and death at the
| hands OF the barbarians from whom ]
rescued you! Can either Of you meet a
worse fate at mine?'
| There was terrible truth In his sig
/
| dressed blanched to deathly whiteness.
1T at least shall be death alone" she
said hoarsely. THE sea is not without
"Avast ma'am!' cried Walton, laugh
| ing. "Well take good care you don
get into the sea! Dainty morsels indeed
to be served UP on the board OF DaVy
| JoIes!"
"only coward would 30 address a
| defonseless woman said Lady somers
turning her aching eyes FOR q moment
| in his direction. capt Redlaw, what
are your intentions towards my daughter
| and myself
Redlaw thrust his hands within his belt
and surveyed her smilingly.
''When cherries are thrown Into ones
lap. one generally eats them he said
| dryly. II have taken quite fancy for
{. both of you, though for which the greater
i fancy can't yet say"
I. .Capt. Redlaw!l
II had your trunks brought aboard he
yrlture before sinking the Nord Brandt
I.edy somers, Their contents are en-.
now both you and the young lady mus,