The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-01-22
Sir Henry Morgan
BUCCANEER
By CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY,
Author Of The Southerners," For
Love of Country, The Grip Of
Honor" Etc. Etc.
Copyright 1905, by
G. w. OtlliNGH HAM COM PHNY
Synopsis of Preceding Chapter

Synopsis of Preceding Chapter
Sir Henry Morgan, former pirate, having
purchases immunity and kUighthooc
from the king of England, has reformed
and has Become vice governor OF jana
ica. he is deposed and, killing the Off
GERS sent to arrest him. determines to
heeone again freebooter. Benjamin
Ho!inooid, pirate, who has been Bit
terry wronaed BY Moraon, ioins the for
tunes of the latter in order TO seek an op
portunity to Wreak vengeance on him.
Having reeuited crew of x-pirates and
other desperadoes, Morgan seizes an
English frigate and murders her crew
OFF for the Spanish coast in search OF
are shown the daring and resourseful-
ness of Morgan and the courage of his
men, he defeats two Spanish frigates
and captures their convoy, treasure
saIIeon carrying an abbess and priests
as passengers. Morgan shows his
qualities by heaving overheard a muffin
tempts to save the man Wrecked on
the Venezuelan coast, near la Cuayra,
70 which city Morgan is attracted by
Donna Mercedes de Lara, Slaughter Of
the viceroy OF Venezuela. Donna Mer-
cedes and Captain Dominique Aivarado,
comandante of La Guayra, are in love
entage Of Alvaraac prevents their mar
rage. Donna Mercedes is betrothed b.
her father to Don Fe!ire &c Tobar, frien
OF aisarado. Hvarado is tempted hyh
loved one to forget his dutyto tire vicero
and Don Felipe and fly with her in
stead or conveying her safe y from Car
acaS to La Guayra. he reSistS. On tn
Journey to Ia Guayra rather than Civ
up her lover, Donna Mere edes tries
commit suicide by riding her horse owe
pcsSipice (iYaEadc saves her life, and
when she pleads with him for love yields
to her and decides that love outweiahS
honor. Sir henry Morgan ano his rus
fianS capture the lovers Donna Merce-
ees rePays caress from the pirate with
stripes from her riding whip. IRE cap
tured ahbess stabs herself rather than
aid morgan in his plan to capture la
Gueyra. La Guayra is taken ard sacked
by the buccaneers. Ecrni9oId, infrust-
ed, intrusted with the care OF Mercedes
and Rivarauo, declares the dying ahbesS
TO be the mother of the latter. Horni
GOLD, to further his revenge on Nor
gan, releases a!varaeo to bring aid to
Merce6eS and the captured city. Mer-
cedes, in the plates hands. holds him
of in the hope of rescue by her father
and Aivarado Rivarado, by great tot!
reaches Caracas in time to bring the
troops to the rescue. He confesses to
the viceroy his yielding to the arau-
ments of Mercedes and is condemned.
Beg, you hound," cried the boar
swain. spurning him with his foot. II
have you where | swore I'd bring you
And. remember. It's | that laid you
loW-I-I'- He shrieked like Il ma
mae When you suffer in that living
death for which they design you. re-
member with every lingering breath Of
anguish that it was | who brought YOU
there, You tritied with me-mocked
me betrayed me. You denied my re-
quest. | groveled at your feet and beg
ged you. You spurned me as do you
low. Curse you! I'll ask no mercy for
YOU
MY lord gasped out Morgan. turn
ing to the viceroy in one final appeal
Is two OF the men dragged him to his
feet again, Il have treasure The gal
leon we captured-it Is buried can
lead you there"
There is not a man Of your follow
ing said the viceroy. who would not
gladly purchase life by the same
means
And it's not needed" said the boat
swain, for l have told them where It
lies
The utter uselessness Of it at last
came upon Morgan. and some Of his
courage returned. He faced them once
more, with head uplifted.
AT your will, I'm ready he cried
II defy you. You shall see how Harry
Morgan can die. Scuttle me- I'll LOT
give way again.
Take him away" said Alvarado
"We'll attend to him in the morning."
Now, we have had enough. See"
cried the old viceroy, pointing to the
windows. The day breaks Take him
away. Agramonte to you | commit
the fort. Mercedes. Alyarado. come
with me- Those who have no duties
to perform. go get some sleep. As for
you prisoner, if you have preparation
to make do SO ut once. for in the morn
Ing you shall have no opportunity"
Il en- ready now" cried Morgan
reckleSSly, furious because he had been
baked III his attempt DO with me as
you will. | have had my day, and it
has been long and merry one
And | mine tonight 1t has been
short, but enough, laughed Hornigold,
his voice ringing like maniacs i'll the
hail. for | have had my revenge
I'VE shall take care of that i'll the
morning" said Alvarado. turning away
to follow the viceroy and Mercedes