The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-02-18
PHANTOM SHIP
Or
The Flying DUtchmdn.
~~@-BY CAPTAIN MAsRYAI


without accident to Wltnln q It" HUH
ared miles Of the Cape Of Good Hope
when, for the frst time. they were be-
.aImed. Anime was delighted; in the
evenings she would pace the deck with
Philip; then all was silent, except the
splash Of the wave as It washed against
he sides OF the yessel-all was IN re-
pose and beauty. as the bright south
srn consultations sparkled over their
beads.
When the day dawned. the lookout
man at the masthead reported that ne
perceived something floating on the
still surface Of the water, on the beam
of the vessel. Krantz went up with the
glass TO examine, and made it out to be
q small boat, probably cut adrift from
some vessel AS there was no appear
ance Of wind, Philip permitted a boat
TO be sent to examine it. and after
long pull the seamen returned on
board, towing the small boat astern.
There is the body CT a man in it,
said the second mate to Krantz, as he
gained the gangway; t'eut whether he
is quite dead or not, I cannot tell
Krantz reported this to Philip, who
was at that time sitting at breakfast
with Anime, in the cabin. and then
proceeded TO the gangway, to where
the body OF the man had been already
handed up by the seamen. The sur
geon, who had been summoned, de-
clared that life was not yet extinct,
and was ordering him to be taken
below, for recovery, when to their as
tonishment the man turned as he lay,
sat up, and ultimately rose upon mis-
feet and staggered TO a gun, when,
after a time, he appeared to be fully
recovered. In reply to questions put
to him, he said that he was in a vessel
which had been upset in squall, that
he had time to cut away the small
boat astern, and that all the rest Of
the crew had perished He had hardly
made his answer, when Philip, wirn
Anime, came out OF the cabin, and
walked up to where the seamen were
crowded round the man; the seamen
retreated so as TO make an opening,
when Philip and Anime, to their as
tonishment and horror, recognized
their old acquaintance, the one-eyed
pilot Schriften.
"Hel hel Captain Vanderdecken, /
believe-glad to see you in command.
and you, too, fair lady"
Philip turned away with chill at
his heart; Amine's eye flashed as she
+~1 rf hc
creature. After few Sec
onds she turned round and followed
Philip into the cabin, where she found
him with his face buried in his hands.
Courage, Philip. couragel" said
Anime; 1T was indeed heavy shock,
and / fear me forbodes evil; but what
then? 1t is our destiny"
1T is it ought perhaps to be mine"
replied Philip. raising his head; but
you, Anime, why should you be a
partner"
Il am your partner, Philip. In life
and in death. / would not die first,
Philip, because it would grieve you;
but your death will be the signal for
mine, and / will join you quickly"
Surely, Anime, you would not
hasten your own"
yes. and require but one moment
Tor this little steel to do its duty"
Nay Anime. that is not lawful
bur religion forbids IT,"
1T may do so, but cannot tell why.
/ came into this world without my
own consent; surely I may leave with
0ut asking the leave of priests! But
let that pass for the present; what will
you do with that Schriften?"
Put him on shore at the Cape; /
,annot bear the odious wretchs pres
.nce Did you not feel the chill, as
before, when you approached him?"
Il did knew that he was there
before saw him; but still I know not
Why, l feel as If would not send him
sway."
why not?"
Il believe it is because I am in
.lined to brave destiny, not to quail at
t. The wretch can do no harm"
''Yes, he can-much; he can render
he ships company mutinous and dis
besides, he attempted to de-
rive me OF my relic"
II almost wish he had done so: then
must you have discontinued this wild
earch.
Nay, Anime, say not so; it is my !
Iuty, and / have taken my solemn
'ath--"
But this Schriften-you cannot well |
nut him ashore at the Cape, he being a
ompany's officer; you might ser1 him
lome II you found a ship there home
yard bound; STILL were you, would |
ct destiny work. He is woven In with
urs, that is certain. Courage. Philip,
nd let him remain.I
Perhaps you are right, Anime; /
nay retard, but cannot escape, what
yer may be my intended fate
Let him remain, then and let him
o his worst. Treat him with kindness
who knows what We may gain from
im?"
''True. true. Anime; he has been my
nemy without cause. Who can tell?
perhaps he may become my friend"
And if not, you have done your
uty."
The Utrecht arrived at tho Cape.
altered and proceeded on her voyage.
I'D, after two months of difficult nav
-affon cast anchor off Gau,broo.