The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-12
very last place that they will expect us,

very last place that they Will expect us.
right away home.'"
II suppose that that was in reference
to their next destination. Do not your
Certainly I do. And now, Mr-I'n
blessed IL know your name either"
my name Is Palmer. VIVA: Is it that
you were going to say. Mr.. .'anriI3s =
Il was going to say that II It Is not
asking too much, hoped that ! might
be taken to Jamaica. That is WHARF those
devils have gone with Miss Montasu.
and her maid. They thought that we weic
done for. or would be In fhort time
when the fire got under way, and III
their opinion nothing would ever be heard
of them or their doings.'
II will speak to the commanding on
Ger at once" said Palmer. LOT course.
cannot answer for him until have
the authority, but have little doubt but
that he will do as you ask. AS Ipr pur-
suing these chaps, do not think that
we can do anything after they land on
British soil. You are a subject OF Circuit
Britain, of course
Yes" answered Jennings.
"And so Is Miss Montague. I take IT.
But we can. II Captain Sanger says 81.
take you directly to Kingston, ana from
there you could call upon the police
THAT Is all l could expect. think
that ] know where they VIII So, ana al!
l need Is to get ashore"
well. Mr.. Jennings. l will go and see
the captain and let you know what he
says as soon as / can.
Many thanks to you"
20, not at ALL Here comes the doc
tor; he will overhaul you. Look out that
he does not get too much of grip on
you, Mr.. Jennings. We are such healthy
lot aboard this ship that he has had Moth
Ing to do for weeks, and he is Just Itch
Ing for a chance to have fun with some
poor devil.
Robertson made a feint at him with his
fist, but Palmer. springlng quickly to one
side, dashed through the open doorway
and disappeared.
How is my patient this afternoon7"
asked Robertson. cheerfully.
II feel pretty we'll, DOCTOR" was the
reply II had but bad thump In the
head. really do not see why I cannot
get up and be about"
There Is no reason why you should
not" was the reply. You are practically
all right now, except that your wound
will have to heal up and you may have
some headache for time. That Is to be
expected. Your friend is IN much worse
case. He has been shot In the side, as
we'll as hit in the head. What was he,
the skipper OF the steamer"
Yes. His name Is Manning, Mine Is
Jennings" He proceeded to tell the doc
tor an outline OF the story, as he had
Palmer.
Cheerful lot of rascals!" calculated
the surgeon, "Why, they are simply pi-
rates, and can he hung!"
II hope that they will be-" replied
Ralph; but first catch your pirate! They
are desperate lot, but I mean to catch
them If can, and think that ! know
where they are heading for"
'"These Islands are full of hiding places.
I am told, where the old buccaneers used
$50 understand, I know that Jamaica
is full of them, hut am quite sure that
] know of the particular spot to which
they will go. ] learned OF It by chance.
and I shall make for 1t first"
II hope that you will succeed. ! am
sure" said the other.
At this moment Palmer appeared at the
door.
eve will take you to Kingston, with
pleasure, Mr.. Jennings, provided that
large British cruiser. which Is now broad
off and bound this way, Is not going there:
In that case we will transfer you ana
your companion to her, ] suppose thae
that would be more satisfactory, n,
"Thank you very much" replied RalPh.
I think. perhaps. that as those fello"s
who set our ship on fire and kidnappeo
Miss Montague are. In my opinion, pou,lu
for British possession. that 1t would pc
better Then we can follow them oa-
rectly." o,.
II hope that you have papers to. prove
your identity" said Palmer, with laugh.
'yWith your head and face all bound UP
as 1t is, your own father would not KNOW
you" Ito
20, that will BIS all right. can give
facts enough to satisfy any one, ana AZ
will be a real lark for them 70 huHs
pirates"
Come on deck, jennings" said Palmer.
'"The air will do you good.
Can my friend here be transported TO
the other vessel without danger?' asked
Ralph, as they passed out.
20. bless your soul, yes. They Wl'