Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-05
WATERBURY EVENING DEMOCRAT FRIDAY. MAY 5, 1905.

ss~~~~ss-SS racity could bring joy to their hearts. After matters had quieted down some what-and during this time the galleon had been mainly left to navigate her self Morgan deemed 1t suitable oc- casion to announce his ultimate de- signs to the men.
 Gentlemen, shipmates and bold hearts all," he cried, waving his hand for silence, i've have captured the richest prize probably that floats on the ocean. There are pieces of eight and silver bullion enough beneath the matches, as I have told you, to make us rich for life, to say nothing of the gold, jewels, spices and what not be- sides
 He was interrupted by another yell of appreciation.
 "But, men, he continued, T hardly know what to do with it."
 Give 1t to us" roared voice, which was greeted with uproarious laughter. 'We'll make away with it."
 Morgan marked down with his eye the man who had spoken and went on.
 'The ports of his majesty the king of England will be closed to us so soon as our capture of the Mary Rose is noted. England is at peace with the world. There is not French or Span ish port that would give us a haven. If we appeared anywhere in European waters with this galleon we would be taken and hanged. Now, what's to be doneY''
 Run the ship ashore on the New England coast" cried the man who had spoken before. Divide the treas ure, burn the ship and scatter. Let every man look to his own share and his own neck"
 By heaven, nor shouted Morgan. That's well enough for you, not for me. I'm a marked man. You can dis appear. l should be taken, and Horni- gold and Raveneau and the rest. It won't do. We must stay by the ship. keep to the original plan. We'll sail this ship down the Spanish main and capture a town, divide our treasure. make our way overland to the Pacific, where we'll find another ship. and then away to the south seas! We'll found community, with every man a law for himself. We'lr'-
 But the recital of this utopian dream twas rudely interrupted.
 May, master" cried the man Saw
 kins, who had done most of the talk. ing from among the crew; i've go nc | farther"
 He was confident that he had the
 backing of the men and in that con1- dence grew bold with reckless temeri- ty. Flushed by the victory of the morn l ing, the rum he had imbibed, intoxicat. ed by the thought of the treasure which was to be shared, the man went on i'm pudently:
 "No, Sir Harry Morgan, we've decid. | ed to follow our latest plan. We'll
 work this ship up to the New England | coast and wreck her there. There are plenty of spots where she can be cast away safely and none to know 1t. We'll obey you there and no farther. We've got enough treasure under hatches to ! satisfy any reasonable man. We're not afeared O the king if you are" ! You fool!' thundered Morgan. You will be hanged as soon as your part in !, the adventure is known"
 And who is to make it known, pray As you said, we are poor ignorant men. It's nothing to us if you are marked, and you-and you," he continued. step ping forward and pointing successively at Morgan and the little band of off, cers who surrounded him. "A bird in the hand Is worth two in the bush, we'd have you understand, and we're con- 1 tent with what we've got. We don't want no further cruisin'. There's no need for US to land on the Spanish main. We've made up our minds to bout ship and bear away to the north ward. Am I right, matesw
 "Aye, aye! Right you are!" roared the men, surging aft.
 You mutinous hound!" yelled Nor gan. leaning forward in perfect fury of rage, and his passion was something appalling to look upon.
 |, Hornigold clutched at the helm. which had been deserted by the seamen detailed to 1t during the course f the i hot debate. The old man cast one long, anxious glance to windward. where black squall was apparently brewing. But he said nothing. The argument was between Morgan and his crew; there was no need for him to interfere. Teach, Rayeneau. velsers and the ofi- cers drew their pistols and barred their swords, but most of the crew were also armed. and If 1t came to . trial of strength the cabin gang was 90 over whelmingly outnumbered that 1t would have been futile to inaugurate . con test
 Morgan, however, was frantic with rage. He did not hesitate . second. He rushed at Master Bartholomew Ehwkins, and, brave man as that sailor WAS, he fairly quailed before the ter rife incarnation of passionate fury his captain presented. The rest of the crew gave back before the furious on- set of Sir Henry.
 You dogr he screamed. and before the other realized his intention he struck him a fearful blow in the face with his naked fist. Always . man of unusual strength. his rage had bestow- ed upon him a herculean force. He seized the dazed man by the throat and