The Ordway new era., 1908-10-02

" one OF tHc otueT, VI ooeh W ssS'>-
had not been killed In that inter
change OF pistol shots. and he sur
missed that the first duty to which
they would devote themselves would
be to see which one could kill the
other
He therefore determined to chase
the ship. Not in his own boat. oh, no!
He had better plan than that, A
ready and resourceful man was Sir
Charles Seton. And while he was deep
~ in love with Mistress Debbie, the
more in love because through Ellens
persistence his sweetheart had been.
rs II were. dragged out OF his arms
and therefore added the value OF the
unattainable to his pursuit of her. yet
he was not in addition blinded by
passion. jealousy and hatred as were
Darlington and Strathgate. He knew
that Mistress Debbic despised men OF
the Strathsate stamp. and although
everything In petticoats was fair game
for Strathgate. he also knew that the
carl was on this occasion bent toward
Lady Ellen. Therefore. he was in
saner and brighter mood than the
other two.
Not far away lay the great ships oil
Adut.al Kephard. The admiral had
announce, is intention OF posting
down to tsmouth by coach. The
first thing lie would do when he ar
rived would be TO board his flagship
which lay at the head OF the line OF
dozen little ships several miles
away from the place where Sir
Charles had taken ground. Si-
Charles reasoned that the admiral
would be in hurry 10 get TO Pot-s'
mouth and that even II he did .ot
press the post boys. he would prob
ably have reached his ship by the time
Sir Charles could get there.
Therefore. he possessed his soul in
such patience as he could until his
own boat once more got under way.
He had hidden Master Whihley to
mark well the course of the merchant
man upon which Ellen and Deborah
had taken refuge This ship headed
steadily eastward and seemed TO have
settled down for long voyage
II took but short time for Sir
Charles TO run alongside the Britain
MIA. Bidding the men walt for him.
he scrambled up the battens TO the
cangway and stepped aboard
An officer met him al once.
Il am Sir Charles Seton" began the
soldier. captain in the Sussex lish,
infantry"
Il am pleased TO see YOU. sir an
swered the officer. courteously. extend
ing his hand. i am Lieutenant Col.
lier OF the royal navy"
As Sir Charles shook the sailors
hand he asked:
is Admiral kephard on the ship"
Yes. sir, He came aboard half
an hour ago and Wen Immediately &c
his cabin"
May | see HIM"
"lll send your name In Mr Mort
lake" said the officer turning about
\ smar, midshirman ian across tho
deck and touched his can
My compliments TO Admiral Keep
hard and say 10 him tha; Captain Sir
Charles Seton Of the Sussex light in
fautry desires the privilege OF speech
With him
'Ay. ay. sir. answered the midship-
man. salu;ins again and scu-rying aft.
Might l ask you. Mr.. Collier" said
S.7 Charles, II the britannia is ready
:or instant service
The lieutenant smiled
All his majestys ships are ready
so- service al any time"
Yes. yes know. OF course" re-
turned Seton. but what mean is
could this ship be got under way at
once?"
On the instant"
And is she prepared for cruiser"
She could go around the world and
take her departure within an hour"
returned the lieutenant with a pleased
sense Of demonstrating the efficiency
of his majesty's navy beyond perad.
venture. May ask why you wish
to know" he continued turning TO
81 Charles.
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