The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-01
CItAprEn XVII.

iibuto lHulLe hS OIten IN truth rs III
fiction, there was brought to the notice
OF Captain Barrister, of the British frig-
ate War Hawk. still at anchor In the har-
Dor OF Annoy, the fact that a vessel which
had slipped out of port early the pre-
vious morning was none other than the
notorious pirate craft commanded by
Captain Richard Redlaw.
The Information came directly from
the customs authorities and Indirectly
from the skipper of an inbound vessel.
who In the early morning had passed
and recognized the Vulture.
1T, Is doubtful II the English cruiser
would have undertaken any pursuit
however, had 1t not been for the gale of
tho succeeding days. the violence OF
drive tho pirate north and out of her
presumable course. This opened UP the
possibility of nlghting her after she
should have put about to return, and
CAPTAIN Barrister ordered the War Hawk
under way
On the very afternoon when tho vul-
ture rounded and resumed her southerly
course the British cruiser cleared the
northerly point OF Formosa. and under
q light stretch Of canvas, bore away to
the east. Their lines were lines OF con-
vergence. and that fate or fortune had
hand hi their guidance was manifest
when from the Vulture's forward deck
sail. ho. Sail. ho!'
| At the first sound Walton started like
man electrified. Already his agrees
| slve nature was stirred by the alterca-
ton with Vail. his mind stimulated to
| intense activity. and that heroic spirit
| IN full possession Of him which at times
| lifts men to valiant deeds and the splen-
did grandeur Of supreme self-sacrfice.
"cet out on deck, both Of You. by the
way you came! Lose not a momentl'
he commanded, forciby.
There was a look on his face and
ring In his low voice which few would
have dhsregarded, and both Vail and the
seaman started for the vessels hold.
Yet Walton's own movements were
| specdier even than theirs. With bound
| lie reached the berth in which Redlaw
was lying and snatched from stand
nearby the crimson scarf which the pr
rate wore at times about his head,
"Not "a sound for your lfe!' he cried
| fercely.
Yet the warning scarce was necessary.
Even with the words, and with deS-
| terity, itself effective he so wound the
garment about Redlaw's mouth and
/ throat that an outcry was impossible, and
secured It fast. Not little to his sur
prise, though Redaw's eyes were burn
ing like globes of fire, he ventured no
resistance.
/ than it takes to narrate It, Walton darted
| back to the cabin, and snatched tele-
scope from a rack on the wall
/ "Remain here, both Of your he cried,
addressing Emily. BE ready to come on
deck at an instant's notice"
| But, Mr.. Walton
''There are no buts Do what COM
| mand!"
Then, while the startled girl shrank
! from an austerity that could include
even her he had vanished UP the com.
| panion stairs.
Ills delay below had been only brief.
and on reaching the deck he saw that
the interest awakened by the lookout's
cry had served to divert the mems at
tention from himself. Yet the second
mate was Fastening aft, and Walton.
with the Inien of one not wisely to be
| opposed at once took up line OF ac-
ton on which he already had determined,
and which was destined to reveal his bold
and chivalrous nature In colors that
should dim all the past
Where away, Mr. Saggctts?" he
roared. with a voice and aspect so ar
bitrary that 1t was we'll calculated to i'm
press the crew with respect for his pres
ent frame OF mind. Where away sfr?"
Mr.. Saggetts lnstnctively halted at the
break of the after deck, where Walton
desgnedly had met him. resolved that
only over his body access should be had
to the companion.
over the weather quarter. sir hull
down. exclaimed Mr.. saggetts.
Take the glass and see what you make
OF her" said Walton.
His tone was moderated. That he al
ready had the respect and friendlIness
Of Mr.. saggetts he felt we'll assured, and
he further believed that, with proper
craft he now could use him to effectively
influence the men. Mr.. Saggetts, who
was simple even In his usliness, was
pleased to accept tho glass and fall to
studying the stranger.
Take mere glance at the scene, mean
time.
The day was nearly spent, the sun
about two hours from the horizon. with
his golden radiance lending cleaning
lustre to the deep blue of the sea-
light wind was blowing from the north
west, scarce enough to mangle the water
into White caps yet n tolerable sailing
breeze.
The Vulture was bearing due south.
under lower and head sails only, with
her sheets easy aport. Bearing east over
her weather quarter, and a dozen miles
away TO the southwest. the frigate under
courses and topsails. had fairly broken
the horizon. These conditions, II main
tanned, would soon bring the vessels in
I, close company.
n Aboard the Vulture, gathered on tho
N forecastle deck and along the weather
ran, a score of swarthy visaged men
stood watching the distant sail their
faces grim and doubtful. their appear
lance desperate and repusive beyond de-
Serlptlon' But for them Walton at pres
mt had no eye
Il What do you make of her?" he de-
handed of Mr. saggetts.
me mate lowered his glass and looked
ny with evident misgivings
II m not sartln,' he replied, passing up
~ Instrument, See for yourself"
IShe's square rigsed.''
EFore God. sir, I reckon she's the
fritate We left In Amoy!'
Not the War Hawk!' growled Walton.
with an admirable display of ugly apre-
henson.
"A,e, sir. and If she be-say, sir, where
IN NJ IS Redlaw? His eyes are better'n--"
WALTON lowered the glass. venting a
mingl'd erowl and oath that caught the
other Rback,
"Redaw be DID," he cried. angrily.
under bis breath. "He's In his berth,