Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1904-04-28

this Big Sam. am no navigator my
self, but want better man than that
fellow to sail my ship for me-"
Black Paul looked hard at him, but
made no answer.
"He thinks he is sailing the ship for
himself" said Bonnet, and it would be
bad day for you men IL he did"
THAT indeed would It," said Black
Paul; "a close-fsted sccandrel, as /
know him to be-"
Quick. then" saia, lonnet nov
you're my sailing-master: and after
this, when We divide the prizes, you
take the same share that | do. AS It,
these goods from the Amanda, | vii
have no part at all; give them all tc
you and the rest divided according tt
rule.
60 you now among the men, Az
speak first to such as have taken tn
least liquor; let them know that It Wa
Big Sam that broke in tne hogsheads
which, but for that. would have beef
sold and divided Go quickly and 4
about you a half-dozen good fellows
"Ye're gettin' wickeder and vie
err" said Ben when Black Paul haa .n
ried away; 'the dell himsel' 20 ~
haze taught ye a craftier trick q.
that. Weel we kenned that that A,N
fallNty Wnnti fafn nynirp
handed fool than stingy knave. 4
sir, your education's progressinl"
Bonnet and Ben stood waiting wi
much impatience and anxiety, T.
presently came Black Paul with p
ty Of brawny pirates following him
Come now" seid Bonnet, wal'sN'
boldly aft towards Big Sam, who
still cursing and swearing right a.
left, Bonnet stepped up to him al,
touched him on the arm. "Look ye,
said he. you're no longer sailing INA,
ter on this ship; don't like your Wa
or your fashions. Step forward the
and go to the fo'castle where you b
long; this good mariner" pointing ,
Black Paul, will take your place Al.
sail the Revenge"
Big Sam turned and stood astoundeU
staring at Bonnet, He spoke no wor
but his face grew dark and his gr'F
eyebrows were drawn togethSr. II,
mouth was half open, as II he were
al IN, raii Than p,,1JnnlN
his right hand fell upon the hilt of his
cutlass and the great blade flashed in
the air, He gave one bound TOWARDS
Bonnet, and In the same second the
cutlass came down like a stroke O.
lightning. But Bonnet had been sol
der and had learned how to use his
sword; the cutlass was caught on his
quick blade and turned aside. At this
moment Black Paul sprung at Big Sam
and seized him by the sword arm, while
another fellow, taking his cue. grabbed
him by the shoulder
Now some of you fellows" shouted
Bonnet seize him by the legs and
heave him overheard"
MS OTueT was ODeyeu dllnOSl no
soon as it was given; four burly pirates
rushed Big Sam to the bulwarks, and
with great heave sent him headrore-
most over the rail. In the next instant
he had disappeared-gone, passed out
Of human sight or knowledge.
Now, then, Mr. Paul-not knowing
your other name"
(which 1t is Bittern," said tbs
other.
You are now sailing master Of thi!
ship; and when things are Strengthened
out bit pou can come below and slgI
articles with me-"
"Ay, ay. sir" said Black Paul, ant
calling to the men he gave orders tina
they go on with the setting of the
main-topsail.
Now, truly" said Ben, Il believe
that ye're pirate"
Bonnet looked at him much pleased
81 told you so, my good Ben. | knew
that the time would come when you
would acknowledge that | am true
pirate; after this, you cannot doubt 1t
any more"
Never again, Master Bonnet said
Ben Greenway, gravely shaking his
head, never again!"