Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-11
CHAPTER VII.
AFTER A LONG TINE.

Ihere are only Two men-Oi-waf IN
the whole lot
Right yer honor. That I'm near
the shore thereaway looks like a big
frigate. That II be the Scraps, I'm
thinkin'."
Yes. and that one farther out the
Scarborough"
AYE, aye, sir, an all the rest on em
is merchantmen. There amt a gun on
board any on EN-. Nice pickin's them
II be fer us poor sailor men arter we
dispose of them war vessels. Dash my
wig, jist think of them fat traders an
we a-rummagin' among EN-,
THAT will do, Price. Just moderate
your transports little" said the Off
GER, stepping forward to the brow of
the hill and taking another long look
at the harbor.
Il amt no transport" muttered the
garrulous old man under his breath.
IL won't carry no soldiers nowhere.
I'm n man-of-war. | am" but he took
good care that his superior should not
hear these somewhat insubordinate re.
marks.
We'll" said the other, finally turn
ing about after his close scrutiny, II
think we have ascStained about all we
have come for. They are the Baltic
convoy, without doubt, and you would
better make a straight course for the
ship at once and report"
An you, sir?" asked the old man
respectfully. Wont you come along,
sir? ! hate to cut cable an leave you
here adrift alone, yer honor"
No" answered the officer, after a
reflective pause. II think | shall 20
up to that castle on the BLUM beyond
and find out little more definitely az
to the situation, II possible. Mean.
while do you get on your horse and
ride back to Bridlington bay. Go
aboard the Alert and tell Mr.. Lunt,
from me, to join the Richard to the
southwark at once, and notify Captain
Jones of what we have seen Tell him
| think II will be perfectly safe for him
10 come on. There is a great fleet OF
merchant ships here with only two
ships of war. He will rejoice at the
chance of a fair fight. | will find
means to join him at the rendezvous
before the rest of the ships can assem-
BILE and they can get under way. Now
bear a hand. Don't let the grass grow
under your feet"
"Oh, Lord. yer honor, have got to
git on board that ere four legged craft
.ag'in?" said old Price ruefully.
That's what you have to do, my
lad" remarked the officer cheerfully.
Seems like somethin's wrong with
him." said the old sailor. "A animal
wot steers by the head is contrary-like
TO natur'. Now If could only git him
to go about on tother tack, or wear
him, by shiftin' his tail, I'd understand
him perfectly; but this yere tiler rope
rlggin' over its bows Is wot gifts me-
An, sir, ! can't make out with them
ere stirrups nuther; it's like hangin'
on to the yardarm in tossin' sea
without no footropes. Howsomever,
II ] must, must, guess"
"Oh, you won't mind It," replied the
officer, laughing at the old mans rue
iul face. Besides, the winds fair
and you'll be going free most of the
way. Just give him touch of your
weather heel once in awhile, and you'll
soon make the harbor."
Il never thought about the wind"
EaiI tho pafarun o,ppar ,h,puhtf,It,,
his face Frightening as he turned and
listened for ii. Yer honor's right,
Twill be plain sailin'. Well, sir, an,
chor's aweigh, an here goes!"
The old seaman, giving great evI.
denCe Of his disnclination in spite OF
the favoring breeze, at last climbed up
on the back Of his staid old horse, and
resisting the temptation to give him
his direction by pull of the tail got
under way and lurched rapidly down
the road. Left TO himself the lieu.
tenant mounted his own horse-sur-
Drising to state, for sailor he was
an excellent horseman-ani rode down
toward the sleeping town nestled
around Scarborough harbor, which
was filled with large feet of mer-
chant ships conveyed by two men OF
war. all riding quietly at their anchors,
Opposite the activity on which the
two men had Stood and to the north
OF the town rose bold, splendid head
land, or scar, almost an island, TO the
height OF about 800 feet. The rugged
crest was crowned by a picturesque
old castle The headland jutted boldly
out into the sea, and the wild waters
dashed upon its walls from every side
Access TO the castle from the town