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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-12-26

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WANTED AT once carrier for Dial
las News. s14 per month. Apply to
L. +. owen. 80
WANTED Day boarders. can room
four Apply To Mrs 4 Quaitc. 400
Rogers street 31pd
FOR RENT-A six-room house.
bath room and sewerage connections.
ON College street. y. j. Thomas. If
WE SELL accident and health poll
cie, TO suit the poor mans pocket
book. Come and see W. L. p. Leigh
& Co II
WANTED The party who took
lap robe off my horse at the skating
rink last night 90 return &c. Orreu
Gahagau. rs
POLICY Tor one dollar a year which
Will pay $3.50 per week for accident
$1,000 iu ease ~ death See W
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FOR SALE A fine mllch COW. four
years old fresh lea milk gives n
gallons per day a D. Barr. ms Al
bridge street sspd
WANTED Ey 81 Young man a place
to wurf before and after school
hours Tor his board T A. Hackett.
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= PERSONAL. MENTION. =

. 4HAeH eeeo 80
} r. f,aFara q asalon j. ia the
cts tetay
n A rlneh IT raailas spens chFsat-
mas DAY In ,he city
Mrs. c y Wsna IA visiting Tvla-
tSsns at laessonxislv
Prof VI James ~ Senus y ttsss.
ina friends ia the ests
Clsn nmFsty ~ rnnla sgseaf ys-siss.
. das aud lSst asghi IN ihs eisy
Prot J u Coghland ~ Midlash
! Ian n Visitor 10 the cts today
Iall.r Tom Nc kae has gone 10
Cass county 10 Visit hts children
Miss n tteilen Johnson H. visit.
img relatives and friends iu Austin.
Aft add Mrs Elmer Gateeo0d
spent yesterday in Ennis wtth rela-
tiveN
Mr. and Mrs Ion Eagle % Dallas
spent Nondat 10 the city With Tela
tises
Ms aud Mrs II l. Bond OF Ben
nsngton r. arc visiting Mr. and
Mrs 4 soape
Mr. and Mrs Frank Motfet and
children Of Ch,iiicothe are visiting
relatives in the city
III Holland who spent thrisl n1&s
with his family In the clty returned
To Dallas this morning.
The Misses Wilson of Dallas are
spending Christmas with their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. II Wilson,
] NJ Lancaster went 10 Fort
Worth Monday might To spend the
day with Mr.. and Mrs. III G. Read
Mr. and Mrs Robert L. Matthews
came up from Waco To spend Christ
mas with the family Of DR.. s H.
Watson
Mrs. Clara Abbott and little son
Whitfield of Dallas spent yesterday
in the city With her sister, Mrs. c. y
Longserre
Mr. Il f. Bradley and Miss Ruth
Hardy of Lewisyillo, who have been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. j. +. Smith.
returned home this morning
Mrs. Lizzie Doss and Mrs BERTHE
Ingram OF Oklahoma and Robert Ell
kins of Ennis are the guests of Mrs
V. Elkins on West Franklin street
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SICK WOMAN ATTACKED
While ~ In BED Sloundrel Seized Mrs
Wilson

Dallas, Dec. While silk In bed
IN her room az her boarding house. cor
her OF Ross avenue and Lamar street
Mrs. W. d. Wilson. a widow. was seiz
ed oy a negro Her cries brought helm
and one of the bourders took the mis-
creant tn The police station.
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rON RENT-A slX-room house.
bath room and sewerage connections.
ON College street. y. j Thomas. If
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Git Causes Bows pr,th.

san Antonio Dec - The father O,
Willie Lemtsienr gave him target
rlfle A. Christmas gin While "a ne
gro boy va examining the weapon II
wa discharged. he bullet killing
Willie
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-12-26

owensboro. HE Dec 20 Throe mer
were Killed and four probably fatal,
wounded jn battle hetW-.u guard
employed Pos fhr West Kenmrkg Goa
company 'r ~fgrsis. runu county anc
W. striking rjuar-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-12-26

Jacksonville Fla, Dec. 26 Arthur
Bothvlck and Albert Decker youna
married men. left h,vc SUNDAY In a
small sailboat 10 gather Christmas dec
orations. They did not return. \
searching party found the overturned
boat
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-12-26

W ANTED-At once one-dollar
gold pieces. Carl Hickman. 81
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-12-26

TRY WANTS ADS in this column and
see what the result will be
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-02-27
CLAIRVoYANTs

SCHOOL OF PALMIsTRY, AsTRoLoGY AND
Occult Science.
r. Jay Marsh, Manager.
Nine. Marie Percy,
1925 Hennepin Av Phone, IT. G. 1924.
Is the greatest clairyoyant and life reader in
America. For, three days longer Mme Percy
will give readings at reduced rates. Any
lady presenting this ad will receive 81 read
ing for 5Oc.. Mme.s Percy tells your. life.
past, present and future.
Love, Marriage and Business.
She gives truthful revelations in all love
affairs, troubles, marriages. family difficult
ties and divorce. Nine. Percy gives advice
on business, speculation investment. etc.
She teaches personal magnetism and how to
influence others. II you are in trouble come
to Mime. Percy for advice and aid.
We cast horoscopes. Send 81, date of
birth and three questions for horoscope, to
3. Jay Marsh Manager, 1025 HAnnepin Av.
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BUILDING PERMITS

J. F. Couklin & Zonne company. 4O3
Nicollet avenue, new store front. .'..... $1,000
, Ntcollet avenue. repairs ....s.::..::..s 1000
Minneapolis Brewing company. 81 Fifth
street S, story brick store. ........ 5000
Northwestern Telephone company Fifth. =
street S. addition 10000
Northwestern Telephone company AO2
Bryant avenue N two-story branch ex-
change Notwithstanding. 900
First National bank, 101 Fifth street s $4,000
Cofser Investment company, 6O7 Second
avenue S. threestory brick store and
office building -. $1,000
V. w. Hagstrom, 3541 Park avenue 1 ~
story frame dwelling .....::::.:.... 1000
Twin City Scenic company. 2S19 Nicol-
let, three-story brick studio building 10000
Charles H. Herms 2414 Aldrich avenue iJ
N, HISTORY frame dwelling .......... $500
T. J. Wiegand 1929 Oakland avenue
two-story frame dwelling ...........:. 5000
Twenty one minor permits .............. 5.SO5
Total Observation-Disclosures. .s2s7, ,ao5
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS

HUME & DAVIES. FUNERAL DIRECTORS, Ma
comic Temple. 9th and Hennepin. 3oth phones.
JOHN n GLEASON, FUNERAL DIRECTOR
and einbalmer. 81 7th st s. Both phones.
J. WARREN ROBERTS, FUNERAL DIRECTOR,
ITO HeInepin ay. Both phones 3.S2.
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Farm Lands.

EAST HALF OF ss-1eb-s4, BROWN COUNTY,
South Dakota; improved farm 26O acres
under cultivation; $40 an acre.
Northeast 2-125-63 at 81 400.
Southeast of 6-112-5S, Kingsbury county,
South Dakota: elegant farm, $21 an acre.
l6O acres in Potter County, South Dakota,
. $500. +:
100 acres Stevens county. Kansas, $3.50.
731 acres. Ednlunds county, South Dakota
SO an acre. This tract adjoins small town
and Is bargain
Can make very reasonable terms on most Of
these farms. Write us.
Meyer Land Company 41S-19 Phoenix Building,
Minneapolis, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-02-27
WANTED TO RENT

STRICTLY FIRST GLASS. HOUSE, FURNISHED
or unfurnished; must have i've sleeping rooms
for family and be in best Of condition and
location and available May 1; best references
furnished. Address 772 Journal.
REAL ESTATE RENTED AND CARED FOR.
save you money. ]. a. Walters, N. y.
Life building. ...
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CRADLE, ALTAR, GRAVE

BIRTHS.
Anderson. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed 51oh Twenty.
third avenue S. a boy.
I. Baker. Mr.. and Mrs. c. c., 2529 Blaisdell ave.
nue., a girl sss4s
Swanson, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar. 2so Twenty
first avenue S. boy. ..-eEss
Murdrick, Mr. and Mrs. f., $40 Sixth avenue
N, boy.
Riykin. Mr. and Mrs. Ike, so7 Washington
avenue N, a boy.
Hagstrom, Mr.. and Mrs. Wm., 1928 Second
street s. a. girl.
Hebner. Mr.. and Mrs Henry, 1921 Fifth street
N girl
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Furnished Houses.
Unfurnished Houses.

A RARE OPPORTUNITY; A COMPLETELY
furnished home will be rented by the owner
for two years more from June, 1906. The
house is located in one of the most desirable
residence sections Of the city and within easy
walking distance of the business portion; re-
sponsible parties only need apply. Address
1913, Journal.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-02-27
MINNEToNKA PROPERTY

~ FOR SALE.
Cottage at Minnetonka Beach with boat
house, water tank. shed, large grounds To-
Gated at Crystal Bay, close to station. One
OF the most convenient and best locations on
the lake. Price, 81, 500 - = .-'-. ..
Inquire of r. Guldbrandsen, .'...
- Journal Bldg, Minneapolis.
EURNIsHED COTTAGE, SIX LARGE PLAs-
at Zumbra Heights beautiful scenery, new
cedar boat; rent for season $125 Between
Fulton and Goodrich's places. High elevation.
Birch 200 Nicollet av. '....
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MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Knud Aamodt and Marget Kristiansen.
John w. Ryan and Ella L. Larson.
Henry w. Pearson and Alvera Marthason.
George B. DOYLE and Ethel Irene Perkins.
Harold B. Willard and Daisy A. Lamoreaux.
Fred N. Scholer and Kate, Foell.
William Melvin Anderson and Edith NJ. Hag~
gard
John A. Stem and Hilda OLSON.
Peter johnson and Christina Anderson.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-02-27
HOTELS

HOTEL ALLEN. Sd ST AND ed Av s; ONLY
hotel in the cfsy having all outside rooms.
Rates. 75c. 81, $50 single.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-02-27

FLORISTS
NEW YORK FLORISTS. WASH Av 81;
feather and cut flowers and plants; floral de.
signs for all occasions. L. c. phone 1928.
GET PRICES ON CUT FLOWERS AND DE-
signs Of Latham, florist, SO 10th Ut g. before
ordering elsewhere.
FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS; TELE.
graph phone. Nagei's, Ills W Lake ST.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-02-27
REAL, ESTATE EXCHANGE

REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE
c>>>c~>~~-~>~~~~c~--~ >1>c-o>cS>~-c-~~
TO EXCHANGE-FoR FOUR OR F1vE-PAs-
a senger automobilc, 40 acres Of good timber
land, st. Louis county; close to town. Address,
Auto, 228 Front st, Mankato, MINI.
WILL EXCHANGE s2o-ACRE FARM, FAIR
}" Co., N. D., for good Minneapolis residence
property. 2422, Journal.
FOR EXCHANGE-1sS ACRES IN THE WILL
lamette valley, Oregon. for land in the north
west. Address NJ. Hess. Lakewood, Ohio.
I CAN EXCHANGE YOUR PROPERTY. 9. @.
Shepard. Bank of Commerce Bldg.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS


L. ]. Sanford and husband to ]. S. Nor
rison ct al. lot 8, block 2, Lyons ad-
Northwest Investment company to Min
nesota Park association, lots Is and
16, block 4. Marsh & Bartletts addi-
uon :. 40
Minnesota Park association to W.. II.
Brown, lots 10 and 16. block 4, Marsh
& Bartett's addition ................. 500
Massasoit Land company to NJ. B. Chase .
lots io 10 and Il block 6, first division of
c. c. Joslyn and wife to O.. Benson. lot
g. block 7, Silver Lake addition .,... 1,150
j. r. Norton and wife to w. r. Horton,
addition " ........... 100
The Hennepin Realty company to A. NJ.
Glynn. lot 8, block /, Channen & Hay
woods addition ....................... $50
The Hennepin Realty company to j. S.
Swanson. lot TO-, block L. Channell & r
Haywood's addition ................ $50
Farmers and Mechanics Savings bank to
j. NJ. Lewis, lot :. block II, Mills COM
panys addition ........!......- $500
D. A, Dwyer to B. Baldwin, part Of lot
- s, block 3. Bottineaus addition .... 1000
L. a.. Chowen to w. Broms. in section
49, township 1T, range 22..........s.. 1900
J. A. Arnold and wife to NJ. Minister,
part of lots 2 3, 4. block 6. Veasie ad-
dition .................... 40
J.. H. Sterling and wife to NJ. Sterling.
lot 49, Brown & McIntire's addition. $500
block 1, "A. Y. Dav1dson's addition:--. LOO
Total Observation-Disclosures. ...s17.55o
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-02-27
MACHINERY

IRON WORKING AND WOOD WORKING MA.
chinery; large stock Of secondhand and new
Northern Machinery Co.. %; Sd st 8. Npls.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-02-27

DEATHS.
Turner, Lewis E.. 731 Twenty-eighth street.
Mccoy. Susie. city hospital.
Ohmfelewski Boldeslaus 1922 Fifth street NE.
Gallagher. Thomas, st. Mary's hospital.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-02-27
Furnished Flats.

FLAT LEASE AND FURNITURE FOR SALE
Would like to dispose of seven months lease
on one of most desirable flats in city q
rooms and bathl, and sell the furniture as it
, stands; everything complete. VIII give time
on onehaif Of purchase price If desired. Lease
can be renewed after expiration Of seven
months. Address 1949, Journal.
FURNISHED ROOMS AND FLATS
Specially. Other Rentals.
Hanford Rental Agency. 310 Bank of Com.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-02-27
Offices.
Farms.
Stores.

Stores.
FOR RENT OR sALE-CoRNER BUILDING,
two lurge storerooms, 20X5Q each, large ware
house good basement; will rent single or dou-
BILE; will change to suit tenant; located at
Annandale. Minn Address 1851, Journal.
SHOP FOR TAILOR SHOEMAKER, FUEL OR
repair business. 237 10th S. So.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-02-27
STOVE REPAIRS

~O~~~~~~~-N~NO~-N ~-NN~~N~N~<~~~SN~O~~
EPAIRS FOR ALL STOvEs-GREAT WEST
ern Stove Repair Co.. 312 Hennepin..
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-02-27

FOR sALE-TW0 FINE.LOoKING MARES, g
and years old, just right for farm, and one
team OF heavy work horses, wagon and har-
ness. Call at Wis. Fuel Co., 1901 Nicollet
or $40 86th st. :, ,'-0-7--,
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-02-27

9 Q o 90 O o 0 Q
0 IF you HAVE ANY HORSES, WAGONS
O. or harness you want to sell, bring them
to Barrett 4 Zimmerman, Midway, ST.
0 Paul. = -. +.
0 Auction sales every Wednesday. Consign-
o ments' solicited.
0 s. 4
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-02-27
WANTED-REAL. ESTATE

WANTED-REAL ESTATE
WANTED-TO BUY COMPARATIVELY
new, strictly modern eight nine-room house,
inside 25th st, west of Nico1let: combination
or hot water heat and east front preferred; |;
no attention paid unless price and location is
given. Address 2519. Journal.
wANTED-FoR CASH, FROM OWNER, a
building lot or new cottage, located between
Lake and 35th SITS, on either, Aldrich, Bryant,
Colfax or Dupont avs. II you have a bar
gain, address A. E. M, 1872 Portland av
wANTED-F0R SPOT CASH. FROM OWN.
ers only, residence property located between
Chicago and Cedar avs. inside Franklin If
you have bargain address 2O49, Journal.
wANTED-To BUY, SELL AND RENT OR Elk
change properties of all kinds special facili-
ties for handling. George NJ. Read, 300 Bank
of Commerce.
WANTED-FRoM s TO 20 ACRES, NOT OVER
eight miles from city hall. land with SOME
improvements preferred. Yale Land Co.. 206
4th st S. 49, .ss. ss
WANTED-FINE RESIDENCE WILL PAY
$25. 600 cash for residence satisfactorily 10.
Gated and worth the money. Address 942,
Journal ~ g g 3 -.-.--.
STOVE REPAIRS
REPAIRS FOR ALL STovEs-GREAT WEST
ern Stove Repair Co.. 312 Hennepin
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-02-27

farmer: The Oldest and most reliable sale
stable in the city; go where you can buy
Just what you want; nave a large assortment
or all kinds OF horses on hand. Go where
you can save from 50 to $25 on horse.
20 where horses are sold represented. My
motto 1s square dealing, quick sales and small
pr0urs. Stables, NO. ~ I'd st N.
rS s. Zimmerman b..
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-02-27

hLooM y MAJEkUS HAVE FROM 100 TO l50
mead OF farm mares and horses on hand at all
umessI fresh consignments every week; our
motto ls quick sales and small profits Stables
24S-2aO 2d aY N -.
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Furnished Rooms.

LARGE FRONT ROOM WITH ALCoVE, WALK
ing distance modern, bath. gas, telephone,
every way desirable, ST table for couple. no
children: gentlemen preferred. Call 1919 I'd
; av. S, telephone T. c. 2372.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-02-27

ELEGANT 8, T., e.RooM APARTMENTS,
thoroughly modern, beautifully decorated: the
Waldorf corner Park av, 18th st. See janitor.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-02-27

ONLY SO NOW FOR THE INCEST NEW FOUR
room fat. South Minneapolis; down stairs:
outside; all hardwood; city water. COS Globe
building
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-02-27
Unfurnished Flats.

HENNEPIN COURT: NEW FAMILY HOTEL,
1918 Hennepin av, 2 and Broom suites, fur
nished and unfurnished; cafe and elevator
service; strictly frst-class. having heavy
brick walls between all apartments; also I:
to Groom flats, 315 W 18th st, facing Loring
park; very desirable location. See janitor or
Rapk of
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-02-27

ARCoLA-NEW FoUR-ROOM FLAT AT RE-
duced rental; easy walking distance, I'd av S
and 18th st. Walter s. Chase, 5O7 Bank of
Commerce.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-02-27
BARTER AND EXCHANGE

7 HAVE GUARANTEED STOCK FOR SALE AT
$25 that pays per cent; you are only get
ting OF 4 per cent; why not double your In
terest; one to ten shares only to customer
Address Jnurna1 49,. s-.' ~.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-02-27

MODERN sTEAM-HEATED FLATS IN THE
Laurel apartments. corner of Laurel and
18th st: easy walking distance; four, six and
seven rooms: gas ranges, fixtures, etc. See
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-04


At last even these ftful puffs died
finally away, and cloudless sky over
hung CLASSY sea. The sun was almost
upon the horizon behind Dungeness
Point, and the whole western heaven was
bright with the glory of the sunset,
which blended sea and sky in one blaze of
ruddy light. Like rollers of molten gold,
the long swell heaved up Channel from
the great ocean beyond. In the midst of
the immense beauty and peace of nature
the two little dark specks with the white
sail and the purple rose and fell, so small
upon the vast shining bosom of the
waters, and yet so charged with all the
unrest and the passion of life.
The experienced eye of the seaman told
him that it was hopeless to expect breeze
before mghtfall. He looked across at the
Frenchman, which lay less than quarter
of mile ahead, and shook his gnarled fist
at the line of heads which could be seen
looking back over her stern. One of
them waved white kerchief in derision,
and Cock Badding swore a bitter oath
at the sight.
By Saint Leonard of Winche1sea," he
cried, Il will rub my side up against her
yet! Out with the skiff lads and two of
you to the oars. Make fast the line to the
mast, Will. Do you go in the boat,
Hugh, and III make the second Now if
we bend our backs to it we may have
them yet ere night cover them
The little skiff was swiftly lowered over
the side and the slack end of the cable
fastened to the after thwart. Cock Bad
ding and his comrades pulled as if they
would snap their oars, and the little
vessel began slowly to 1urch forward
over the rollers. But the next moment
a larger skiff had sp1ashed over the side
of the Frenchman, and no less than four
seamen were hard at work under her
bows. If the Marie Rose advanced a
yard the Frenchman was going two.
Again Cock Badding raved and shook
his fist. He c1ambered aboard, his face
wet with sweat and dark with anger
Curse them! they have had the best
of us!" he cried. 81 can do no more.
Sir John has lost his papers, for indeed
now that night is at hand 1 can see no
way in which we can gain them"
Nigel had leaned against the bu1wark
during these events, watching with keen
attention the doings of the sailors, and
praying alternately to Saint Paul, Saint
George and Saint Thomas for slant of
wind which would put them alongside
their enemy. He was silent; but his hot
heart was simmering within him. His
spirit had risen even above the discom-
fort of the sea, and his mind was too
absorbed in his mission to have thought
for that which had laid Awkward fat
upon the deck. He had never doubted
that Cock Badding in one way or an
other would accomplish his end, but
when he heard his speech of despair he
bounded off the bulwark and stood
before the seaman with his face flushed
and all his soul afre.
:" By Saint PAUL master shipman," he
cried, 1--WE should never hold up our
heads in honor if we did not go further
into the matterl Let us do some small
deed this night upon the water, or let
us never see land again, for indeed we
could not wish fairer prospect of winning
honorable advancement"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-04

which port she was bound and reach 1t
before her"
well thought of, little master!" cried
Badding. If the news be for the French
outside Calais, then Ambleteuse would be
nearest to Saint Omer. But my sweeting
sails three PAGES to that lubber's two,
and if the wind holds we shall have time
and to spare. How now, archer? You do
not seem SO eager as when you made your
way aboard this boat by singing me into
the sea"
Awkward sat on the upturned keel of
a slziff which lay upon the deck. He
groaned sadly and held his green face
between his two hands. Il would
gladly sling you into the sea once more,
ster-shipman," said he, IF by so
doing / could get off this most accursed
vessel of thine. Or if you would wish
to have your turn, then l would thank
you if you would lend me hand over
the side, for indeed l am but a useless
weight upon your deck. Little did think
that Samkin Awkward could be turned
into weakling by an hour of salt water.
Alas the day that ever my foot wandered
from the good red heather of Crooks
bury!"
Cock Badding laughed loud and long.
Nay, take it not to heart, archer,
he cried; for better men than you or l
have groaned upon this deck. The
Prince himself with ten of his chosen
knights crossed with me once, and eleven
sadder faces l never saw. Yet within
month they had shown at Crecy that
they were no weaklings, as you will do
also, l dare swear, when the time comes.
Keep that thick head of thine down upon
the planks, and all will be well anon
But we raise her, we raise her with every
blast of the wind!"
1t was indeed evident, even to the in
experienced eyes of Nigel, that the Marie
Rose was closing in swiftly upon the
stranger. She was heavy, bluff bowed,
broad-sterned vessel which 1abored clun-
SLY through the seas. The swift, fierce
little Winchelsea boat swooping and hiss
ing through the waters behind her was
like some keen hawk whizzing down wind
at the back of Tapping heavy-bodied
duck. Half an hour before La Pucelle
had been distant patch of canvas. Now
they could see the black hull, and soon
the cut of her sails and the lines of her
bulwarks. There were at least dozen
men upon her deck, and the twinkle of
weapons from amongst them showed that
they were preparing to resist. Cock
Badding began to muster his own
forces.
He had a crew of seven rough, hardy
mariners, who had been at his back in
many skirnish. They were armed
with short swords, but Cock Badding car
ried weapon peculiar to himself, a
twenty-pound blacksmith's hammer, the
memory of which, as g Badding's cracker
still fingers in the Cirque Ports. Then
there were the eager Nigel the melancholy
Awkward, Black Simon who was tried
swordsman, and three archers, Baddles-
mere, Masters and Dicon of Rye, all
veterans of the French War. The numbers
in the two vessels might be about equal
but Badding as he glanced at the bold
harsh faces which looked to him for
orders had little fear for the result.
CHANGING round, however, he saw
something which was more dangerous to
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Explanatory Notes

BATTLE ABBEY-A town in Sussex England
seven miles northwest of Hastings, containing an
abbey founded by William the Conqueror in graft
tude for his victory at the Battle of Hastings, or
Senlac it is more properly called.
HoUsE-CARL.-A member of the Kings body
guard Our modern churl comes from the same
root, though it has come to mean boor clown,
rather than a strong, hardy fellow. Fyrdsman is