The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-01-03

purpose in view That purpose is now
apparent
What would you do with US, scnor?'
asked Sister Maria Christina, the alb
bess.
"A little service, my sister Bring up
the ladders, men. See, there are seven
all told That will be four apiece to
four ladders, with one priest over for
good measure and to take the place OF
any that may be struck down"
And what are we TO do with them,
senor:" asked the leader of the priests.
Fra Antonio de las Casas, drawing
nearer to the captain.
You are to carry them to yonder
wall and place them against it,
You do not mean," burst out Al
yarado painfully, for lie could scarcely
speak from his wounded cheek, Ito
make this holy woman and these good
priests bear TIE brunt of that fire from
the fort:'
DO | value the lives of women and
priests, accursed Spapiard. more than
our own questioned the captain. and
the congenial sentiment was received
by yell of approval fro the men.
But if YOU are tender hearted Ill give
the defenders a chance. Will you ad-
wise them to yield and thus spare these
priesrs:'
Il cannot do that" answered Alvara-
90 sadly. It's their duty TO defend
the town. There are twenty here;
there are hundreds there
Dye hear that. mates:' cried Nor
gan. Up with the ladders
But what if we rcflSc:" cried one
Of the priests.
You shall be given over to the men,"
answered Morgan ferociou>iy, where
as if you do as | order YOU may 80
free-those who are left alive after
the storm. Do We hear. men? Wen
let them 90 after they have served US"
continued the chief. turning to his men.
"Swear that you will let them 60
There are others in La Gnayra.'
I'VE swear. we swear shouted one
after another. lifting their hands and
brandishing their weapons.
You hear" cried Morgan. 'Pick up
he ladders
"For Gods sake. sir. unsay your
words. We cannot place the ladders
which will give you access to yondeI
helpless town.
Then to the men you gO!' cried
Morgan ruthlessly.
Death" cried the abbess. snatching
dagger from the nearest hand and
driving it into her breast, rather than
dishunor..'
She held herself proudly erect for a
moment. swayed back and forth and
then fell PROSTATE upon the sand. the
blood staining her white robe abOut the
hilt of the poniardl. SHE writheG and
kEuddered in agony where she lay,
striving to say something. Fra AntO-
MO sprang to her side and before any
one could interfere knelt down.
I'LL have sinned," she gasped.
Mercy mercy"
Thou hast done well. l absOlve
thee cried the priest. making the sign
of the cross upon her forehead.
death and fury shouted Morgan.
livid with rage. Let her die unShriv-
on. Shall | he baked thus
IIc flrlE-: toward the old man,
>:,r.'. :: over the woman. and struck
h.;m :..'."...s h: shaved scrown with the
biz" of lis sword. The priest pitched
down instantly. long shudder run
mig through him: then he lay still.
Harry Morgan's way" cried the
bucc;:ncer. recovering his blade. And
you:" turning toward the other priests.
"Isnve you had lesson enough? Pick
III, thaSe ladders. or
Mercy. mercy" screamed the fright
ened ecclesiaSts.
Not another word. Drive them for.
ward. men"
The buccaneers sprarC at the terri
fed priests with weapons out. First
HDeath rather than dishonorl'
f. d