The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-25

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had rnatured designs as to the fate OF
his fair prisoners. and which were not
fastened. by misgvlngs OF any KIND,
Archie Walton never learned
Be that as 1t may, supper scarce was
ended aboard the vulture. the meal hav-
Ing passed much as had the former,
when Redlaw abruptly turned to Wal
ton and commanded CURLY. with a toss
of his head in Emilys direction:
Take the girl on deck again, and
keep her company. I have words for her
naughty mother here
Ills manner was not assuring ana
that Walton accepted with cheerful
readiness this promised seclusion with
Emily seemed to deepen the furrow be-
tween the pirates heavy brows. He
abruptly arose and stopped Archie ut the
companion stairs. saying under his
breath:
This proud she-cat will likely oppose
my wishes; but I've a fancy OF my own.
nevertheless. ana I. mean to bend hereto
my will. Look you, Walton, that Tn
not interrupted!''t
He evidently meant that Enily's re-
turn to the cabin was to be prevented,
and Walton. little dreaming to what
account he was destined to turn the In
structions. laughed and nodded sig
iii give my word against 1T, sir" he
said softly Leave that to mel"
Yet he want on deck with serious mis-
givings. with his countenance shade
more pale under It's sunburned hue. and
with ears wide open for any indication
Of what might transpire below.
The table had been cleared. and Lady
somers sat at one side. It was close
upon sunset, and the radiance OF the
sea and sky without shone through the
cabin windows and athwart her hand.
some face. It was paler than USUAL
just then, as H. the heart OF the woman
were trembling Under nameless fears:
but in the depth OF the eyes with
which she watched Redlaw's every
movement there lurked the fire OF that
passionate courage with which mother
guards her young, and the curve OF.
her sensuous rcd lips lost none Of Its
firmness.
without bestowing a glance upon her,
the pirate turned back and resumed ms
seat at the table. with his back to the
companion-way. The expression on MS
termination, rather than what may
have been feared; and tho lines about
his mouth and eyes indicated that his
present feelings were rather habitual.
Though close upon fifty. with a reputa-
ton as black as midnight. there was
in the outlaws personality and ad-
dress the vague suggestion OF better
days, OF one who might IN tho remote
past have known refinement. ability ana
power, over which the present was cast
Ing a l7ideous and appalling shadow.
Turn this way little. Lady somers
that may see your eyes more PLAINLY
he commenced. with grim saustertty. - e
something to say to you. and ! would
see how you take 1t. It's we'll. madame,
that you comply readily: Tn not in a
mood to put up with much scorn or oppo-.
sltion." 4
II have no resource but to comply"
she answered coldly; ''slnce am help
lessly in your power and you are what
you are .
His gaze settled with sort OF fixed
and somber severity on her white face,
and half reclining in his chair. his ell
bow on Its arm, he rested his swarthy
cheek on his clenched hand.
Since em what I am, chi" he re-
sponded. with grimly moody composure.
Dye think. my lady. that what men
arc is always what they would be-or
have heen?"
She gazed at him In silence. for she
had no answer to make him. The sound
of his voice. It's sonorous depth. ita
strange rningling OF sullen quietude and
conscious power. the CLEAN OF the eyes
UnQeT MS lOWoTcA tUIOW6s Iuo bAISC9 W. .
OF his beared lips-all was different from
anything she yet had observed. No. she
had no answer to make him. 4,t &.
Since am what am. he repeated.
as II finding scornful satisfaction In con.
temptation Of the thought. What do
you know OF what I am. or what have
been or OF the causes : DO the tales told
Of me by the hundred tongues OF idle
rumor appal you? Perchance rumor Is
= mt
were to paint the picture It would wear
less lur!d hues! What do YOU know. ]
say: or the world!' 4,
,t''I have made no accusations" Lady
somers murmured indifferently. yet
struck withal by the subdued intensity
which had imbued the pirates bitter
words.
"Accusations-pal!" no echoed scorn.
fully with a short, harsh laugh. TO h--l
| with associations. and any who make
| them. All the world are my accusers,
yet defy them. Still a man filled with
disdain and defiance may tire of a career
which has served his purpose even while
1t rendered him obnoxious; and were he
to venture shaping a less bloody and
aggressive course; these same accusers
would rise up like Internal devils. no
doubt. to throttle him to death and dam
| nation, Only by some cunning artifice. SO
pC'A tts " uNcIl buSp|C1o|l, Cuu@t l'o ''opS
to raise barrier between them and him.
Dye guess at what I'm driving, my Lady
| Somers?"
mo. do not"
only some crafty artihce would
serve" he repeated. with sinister salts
faction. Some cunning move to blind
suspicion and insure security. I am tired
Of the sea. my Lady somers, and fain
would live ashore. and at peace with
tho world, How long, think ye. before
the world will nnd me out. and the halter
| claim Its own"
mot long, imagine" she replied
! with some dryness.
Redlaw laughed hoarsely--a hard, cold
laugh, most unpleasant to hear.
"Dye think so?' he rejoined. taunt-
irgly, yet there's a way, my lady, by
which diseovery may be eyaded, II not
| permanently ayerted."
why don't you avail yourself Of It,
| them" she suggested, coldly.
That's precisely what mean to do,
my. proud BEAUTY" Redaw answered,
with sternness. And ] need your aid"
my aid, SIR" exclaimed Lady somers,
| with a dropping OF her dark brows. What