Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
Eir Henry Morgan,
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 CHAPTER XIV.
 f NE hundred yards or 70 beyond III the place of the ambush the
 road dropped sharply over the S last clin to the narrow strand which led to the west wall of La Quay n, distant half mile away. They had all been under the deep shadow of the thick trees overhanging the way until this instant, but In the faint light east by the moon just risen Alvarado could see that q great body of people were congregated before him on the road. Who they were and what they were he could not surmise. He was not long left in doubt however. for the same voice whose commanding tones had caused his life to be spared now called for. lights. The demand was 0beyed with a promptness that bespoke fear, indeed, or discipline of the stern ct, and soon the captives found them. selves in a circle of lurid light sent forth by a number of blazing torches. The illumination revealed to Alvarad0 as villainous and terrible looking q body of mon as he had ever seen. The first glance convinced him that they were not spanish brigands or robbers. He was too young to have had dealings with the buccaneers of the past gen eration, but he realized that if any such remained on this side of the earth they must be like these men who sur rounded him. He wasted no time in surmises, however, for after the first swift comprehensive glance his eyes sought Mercedes. She sat her horse free and uninjured, apparently, for which he thanked God. She was lean ing forward over her saddle and star ing in bewilderment and surprise at the scene and confusion before her.
 Donna Mercedes" cried Alvarado. turning himself about in spite of his bonds and the restraint his immediate captors endeavored to put upon him, 'are you safe -unhurt?"
 ASafe," answered the girl. And thou?"
 "Well but for these bonds"
 "God be thanked! Who are these meny'
 q know not but
 "Oh, sir" interrupted Senora Aga pida, recovering her voice at the sound of the spanish tongue. What does this mean? Save us!'
 "Senora," said that same sharp voice, but this time speaking in the Spanish ! tongue, as a tall man, hat in hand. urged his horse forward, "fear nothing; | you shall be protected. And you, sepo- rita. Do I not have the honor of ad- dressing Donna Mercedes de Lara?"
 "That is my name," answered the girl haughtily. ''Who are you? Why have you shot my people and seized me prisonerT'
 "For love of you. Mistress Mercedes. , "Just heaven! Who are you, l sayy' I cried the girl at this startling answer, | turning in surprise and terror to look upon his countenance.
 There was something familiar in the mans face that called up vague rec ollection which she strove to master.
 "Who are your she cried again. r "Sir Harry Morgan" answered the horseman, lowing low over the saddle, "a free sailor, at your service. madam"
 "My Godr' cried Alvarado, who had listened attentively. "The buccaneerr'
 "The same," answered Morgan, turn. ing to him.
 "sir Harry Morgan! Were you not governor of Jamaica last yearr asked Mercedes in astonishment. q had that honor, lady"
 "why are you now in arms against us7'
 "A new king, Mistress de Lara, sita the English throne. He. likes me not. and these gallant seamen are going to establish a Kingdom in some sweet Is land in the south seas with our good swords. I would fain have woman tc bear me company on the throne. Since saw you in Jamaica last year I have designed you for the honor
 .Monsterr screamed the girl, appall cd by the hideous leer which accompa nied his words. Rather anything
 "Sir," interrupted Alvarado. you art an EnglIshman. Your past rank should warrant you a gentleman but for this There is no war between England and Spain. What Is the meaning of thii outrage? This lady is the daughter oi the viceroy of Venezuela. I am hii captain and the comandante of you der city of La Guayrs. You have way laid us. taken us at . .dtsadvantage My men are killed. For this assault his excellency will exact bloody repa ration. Meanwhile give order that VI be unbound. and let us pass."
 "Ho. ho." laughed the buccaneer Think you I fear the viceroy? Nay not his majesty of Spain himself! came here with set purpose to tnk' La Gueyra and then Caracas and tt bear away with me this pretty lady upon whom. I repeat design to be stow the honor of my name"
 As he spoke he leaned toward Mer cedes. threw bis arm around her wais and before she was even aware of hi' intention kissei her roughly ou tn | ~k>~a-