The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-28
BY COL. RUsHFcRD 7HlBEAU

too desperate to suffer trifing. Don't
venture to become the agRressol' unless
] you are sure OF the result, for II by wcrd
or act of yours ] see any present od-
vantage slipping from me. will XIII you
as surely as God grants me the po%er!'
/ It was scene never to be forgotten
by It's several participants Emily, pnle
and terrified, had shrunk - ono Side OF
the cabin. mute and trs:nblng. kcdlnw
| had obeyed each Of WaltonD threatens
ing commands, taking Ills sent at the
table and placing his arms AMI hnnis
upon II in way that pre- ,lthlcd his Sc
curing weapon unobserved: and he now
sat glaring sullenly at tho desperate face
OF the man opposite. yet with n curl Of
his lips that indicated secret indf-
| ference TO the unexpected situation. ard
n conviction that presently he again
would have the upper hand.
In that event Walton we'll knew that
he might expect only Immediate death.
and he realized that the situation could
not be moro aggravated, though he were
to STAY Redaw where he rat That he
was prepared TO do this upon tho first
provocaton was wildly apparent In h!a
threatening features. though they we're
ns CHASTITY white in their severity as II
already touched by denth itself.
In response to his last words the pirate
growled CURLY. with glance Mt tho
pistol still covering his head:
Point that ID toy one side will
you? You might fire afore you know IT,
II shall not fire unless you give nc
cause
Dye think I'm cussed fool enough
to take chances here and now7 Ill give
In for the time. mate. that you're The
master And masters orders a,e
| generally obeycd."
See that you obey mine. Captain Red
. q. ~. -, krfo ,y6f,
ton sternly answered. I'm not slad
| that this happened. sir. for would have
| chosen some easier way OF escaping
from your vessel but since It has hap
pened. mark me! shall meet tho sltuo-
| ton as It deserves.
We'll said mate, and can't blame
| YOU" nodded the pirate with an EVIL
| grin. IF 1t SO turns that again have
the best o you. III claim the same priv
| iicge. It's come down to man against
| man. that's plain enough. and X you
] are able to best me ut the finish. by
let mo get the upper hand again, my
| lad! Take heed o. that"
| The diabolical significance with which
| 1t was said warned Walton against dan
| gerous delay. AT any moment one OF
| them might be required on deck, and the
| failure to respond would occasion immcdi-
ate investigation. What then and there
was to be done must be done quickly.
| With his wits somewhat steadied. with
| his gaze never for an instant leaving the
pirate, he asked Of Emily. who was be-
| hind him:
..Are you still there, Miss somers?"
| She came round the table replying
| TREMENDOUSLY:
Yes Mr.. Walton
80 you've found a. lover in your cnn-
tivity. eh?" erowled Redlaw. with glare
at the girls white face. Seeing the
stuff this fellow Is made Of. ! should
have suspected It. fool that / was! But
wait q while, my lass! The ropes not
yet run out, aSd you'll be mine before
! you're hls!'
Go join your mother. Emily" COM
handed Walton. This is no fit scene for
| you. Go at once, please!'
She obeyed him, knowing too we'll how
doubly desperate their peril had become.
| how little mercy might now be expected
were the present fratl advantage TO ba
lost, and how all this had come OF the
| Interview for which she had begged But
| Walton at that moment could find no
| word with which TO comfort or encourage
her There was. indeed mono to give.
| Still covering Redlaw with his weapon.
he, backed towards the e CO. a!s.
ION deck. there!"
cay, ny, sir!' came from the man at
| the helm.
Sing out for Ben Logan to come aft
| with bucket and swab. and send him
below. One o. the women's gone sick!
LAY, ay. sir"
Walton stood listening while the COM
mand went forward, his powerful figure
az steady as ono OF stone, yet with
| light in his eyes as dangerously cold and
Inerciless as that reflected from the pol
.ished barrel ranged beneath them.
Presently he heard tho tread of the sea-
man coming aft and recognized 1t. Salts
| fled now that only his old companion and
confederate was responding to his sum
mems, he mt once returned to confront
| Redlaw. taking a seat opposite at the
! table.
| II once more give you warnlng!" he
said sternly. with the weapon poised for
instant use. Your life depends upon your
conduct!''
',rhe warning amt needed" sneered
Redlaw. i've eyes o my own ~, When
| i make n move against you, Ill have
made sure 1t won't fail. Heave ahead
| with your Internal game, mattel But
| I'll hold the trumps anon!
| Ben Logan came down and into the cab
| In with swah In one hand and bucket
half-filled with water In the other. and
whatever curiosity he may have felt
was met with a picture the very fnrthcst
| from any he had In mind. He dropped
Eboth bucket and swab. and capplng both
palms to his thighs expressed his intense
! ANA cement with a terse:
well III be d-d!"
shut up. Ben, and come herc!" Walton
! quickly commanded, Never mind Redlaw!
I He's under my eye-and my gun! You
may fly our true colors now. for the bag
| is omen and the cat OUT"
"'Fore God, lad, that's tolerbly clear!'
| Ben youchsafed with n grin.
For despite that matters seemed to have
| turned decidedly for the worse; that his
| young companion In danger had boldly
Ecornered tho pirate in his own cabin gave
| III ~
delight. But Walton had no eye for any
| OF this.
Look lively, Benz he said. sharply.
'In my room there you'll lnd ball of
marine Bind this mans hands behind
him and relieve him of his weapons,
Look sharp!"
"Aye, lad! an that'll not take long!"
] groWled the amall, hnstennG to obey.