Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-12-15

HE IS DEAD. SIR"
again; and let me tell you never saw
a ship brought to in better shape than
that one. Twas a smart piece of sea-
manship and handsomely done.
hope our young gentlemen marked it,
Campbell. Now, sir, we are brimful
of curiosity to know your Grand Eth.
captain? My young friends here have
been fairly thirsting to hear your
tidings. What news"
dispatches. Sir Edward, from Vice
Admiral Saunders. Here they are
sir"
And how is my old friend? ?" ex-
claimed the admiral, taking the packet.
We'll. sir.
And that bold Thereafter, young
Gen. Wolfe? He was on my ship in
the Rochefort expedition, and =
He is dead, sir" interrupted Graf
ton sadly.
Dead Is it possible. When ;
Howe
The day We beat Montcalm, Sir Ed
ward"
"Ah. he was a gallant soul, Dead.
Poor fellow"
Yes sir. Shot in the final charge
that decided the day in our favor, and
died on the field almost instantly
And Quebec?'
rs England's.'
Magnificent" cried Hawke. How
was it,
In rapil words Grafton rehearsed
the story OF IT, great exploits in the
new world, the officers crOwding as
near to the admiral and Grafton as
the dared to listen TO the stirring
tale.
MI Vernon" said Hawke 10 his
sigma officer, when Grafton had
finished his story, signal to tho fee7
that Quebec has fallen. Twill be
news they will appreciate. And add
that Gen. Wolfe has been killed Now
| shall 60 below and lOOil over these
dispatches You will find many old
friends upon the ship Grafton. |
doubt not" he added turning away.
Beg pardon, Sir Edward, bat that's
NOT all" said Grafton hurriedy,
The old man stopped shor. and
looked at him in some surprise.
"What, sir Have you more news
than is contai -. in the dspatches?"
yes. sir.
What is it, pray@"
Il ran over to Brest, sir, thinking tC
find you---''
"Ha," exclaimed the admiral. com
ing back toward him deeply interested
in this new subject. What tidings
from there?'
We'll. sir, when We saw yol
weren't there we ran in close know
ing the French couldn't get out on ac
count of the strong westerly gale, &c
find out what we could about their in
tentions, and-I went aShore-and-
happened to be present, unobserved
Of course, at banquet at which Mon
aieur de Contains and his officers were
the guests.
yes" said the admiral, his eyes
sparkling with excitement, did YOU
hear anything? Did they say what
they intended to do?'
They are going out sir
Good, Did you find out when?"
Yes, sir | heard de Contains say
yesterday morning. answered Graf
ton the wind having shifted but II
changed again, and came from tht
west once more. so they have scarcely
got to sea yet
'Tis news indeed, Grafton, and o.
the best exclaimed Sir Edward, de
lighted at the prospect.
Il think they will go out at the frs
practicable moment" answered Graf
ton.
81 hope so. Did you learn Their
destination"
"Quiberon bay, sir, where the trans
ports are and d'Aiguillon's army
After that, Ireland or Scotland or any
where they can strike"
GLORIOUS news, Capt. Grafton
Once let us get at them on the hgl
sea and they will strive no place bu
Davy Jones locker. I'll warrant Hey
gentlemen? We were forced to rails
the blockade temporarily by the tire
mendons westerly gale and ran her
for safety. We got under way yester
day morning, but were forced bacl
again. Well try 1t again this morn
ing-immediately. Well make a fai
wind of foul, Let me see, the It'd
! will turn in an hour and We can get OF
then. Mr.. Vernon, recall all boats an
signal the captains to come on boar
the flagship at six bells. Capt. Camp
bell. prepare to trip at once, Let m
know when you are up and dowr
Well have the ships weigh in success
sion Immediately. Meanwhile do yo
, come into my cabin, Grafton; | wis