The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-01-02

were not Spanish brigant.s or robbers.
He was too young to have had dealings
with the buccaneers of the past gen
GRAFTON. but he realized that if any
such remained Oh this side of the earth
they must be like these men who sur
rounded him. He wasted no time in
sCr.nises. 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 endeav0red TO put upon him,
are you safe-unhurt 2"
safe" answered the girl. And
thou"
We'll but for these bonds"
God be thanked. Who are these
mem"
Il know not, but
"Oh. sir" interrupted Sonora Aga
pida, recovering her voice at the sound
of the Spanish tongue. What does
this mean: Save u.s.
Sonora" said that same sharp voice,
but this time speaking in the Spanish
tongue. as tall man. hat in hand,
urged his horse forward, fear nothing;
you shall be protected. And you, seno
rita Do l 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
prisoner:''
For love of YOU. Mistress Mercedes"
Just heaven. Who are you, | say"
cried the girl at this startling answer,
turning in surprise and terror TO look
upon his countenance.
There was something familiar i'll the
mans face that called up vague rec
objection which she strove to master.
who are you:" she cried again.
"Sir Harry Morgan" answered the
horseman. bowling low over the saddle,
"a free sailor. at YOUR service, madam"
My Godr cried AIvarado, who had
listened attentively. The buccancerT
"Tha same" answered Morgan. turn
ing 10 him.
Sir Harry Morgan, Were yOu not
governor OF Jamaica last year?' asked
Mercedes in astonisbMent.
Il had that honor. lady"
"Why are you now in arms against
u.s."
a new king. Mistress de Lara. SITS
The English throne He likes me not. l
ana these gallant seamen are going 10
establish kingdom in some sweet IS
land in the south seas with orr good
swords l would fam have woman to
boar n.a company 90 tho throne Since
| saw you n jamaica last year / have
designed yen fer the honor
"N0nster."' screamed tie girl. aDp2H
Ell by the bideous leer which accoIlpa-
MED his words. Rather anyt,ng'-
Sir interrupted Alyarado, Won are
an ItngIislman. Your past rank should
warrant. you a gentleman b-t for this.
There is no war between England and
Spain. What is the meaning Of this
outrage? This lady is the daughter Of
the viceroy OF Venezuela. | an his
captain and the Coman,iInte Of Won
der city of La Guayra. Yoa have way
laid Us. taken us at Il disadvantage.
My men are killed For this assault
III IA
ration. Meanwhile give order that We
he unbound. and let us pass"
no, ho"' laughed the buccan"e-'.
Think You I fear the viccroy? Nay.
not his majesty of Spain himself. /
came here with set purpose to take
La Guayra and then Caracas and to
bear away with ne this pretty lady,
upon whom. | repeat. | design to be-
stow the honor Of my name
As he spoke lie leaned toward Mer-
cedes, threw his arm around her waist
and before she was even aware of his
cheek
Lads he cried, ''three cheers fol
the future Lady Morgan
The proud Spanish girl turned white
as death under this insult Her eyes
flashed like Goals of fire. Morgan was
close beside her. She was withou,
weapon save a icweled whip that hung
at her wrist. Before the first note OF
n cheer could break from the lips of the
men she lifted it and struck him VIC.
lently again ana again full in the face,
Thou devil cried the captain in
fury whipping out his sword and men.
acing her with it.
strike cried Mercedes brayely,
and let my blood wash out the insult
that you have put upon my cheek
She raised bnr NhiI. au,.n mana lint