Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-29

those who were not raped at CAM
mock.
Soldiers of fortune. of fame and
name, were plentiful in those days,
but seamen OF equal note were Few.
And with this mans name the world
had lately rung An Irishman, he MAD
risen high in Queen Anne's service;
but at her death, melted by his devo-
ton to the Stuarts, he a made a
move for them at a critical moment.
He had been broken, being already a
notable man, on which he had entered
the Spanish marine and been advanced
TO a position of rank n power. In
Ireland his life was forfeit; Great
Britain counted him renegade and
traitor. So that to find himself rec
ognized, though grateful TO his vanity,
was q shock to his discretion.
well, and knowing me?' he replied
at last, with the tail of his eyes on
the bishop, as IL he would gladly gain
a hint from his subtlety. What or
me?"
You have your home. your rank,
your relations abroad" Colonel Sulli-
van answered firmly. If a descent on
the coast be a part of your scheme,
then you do not share the peril equally
with us. We shall suffer while you sail
away"
Il fling that in your teeth" Cam
mock cried. Il know o too, sir,
and"-
"You know TO worse of me than Of
yourself!" Colonel Sullivan retorted.
But If you 10 indeed know me, you
know that / am not one to stand by
and see my friends led blindfolded to
certain ruin. 1t may suit your plans
to make a diversion here. But that
diversion is a part of the larger schemes,
and the fate Of those who make 1T is
little to you"
Cammock's band flew to his belt, he
took a step forward, his face suffused
with passion. For half as much l
have cut a man DOWN." he said.
May be, but"
Peace, peace my friends" the bishop
interposed. He laid a warning hand
on Cammock's arm. This gentleman"
he continued smoothly, thinks he
speaks for our friends outside"
Let me speak, not for them. but to
them" Colonel Sullivan replied inn
pulsively. Let me tell them what I
thing of his scheme, Of its chances,
of Its certain end!"
He moved, whether ne thought they
would let him or not, toward the win
dow. But he had not taken three steps
before he found his progress barred.
What is this?" he exclaimed.
Needs nus go With so impulsive a
gentleman" the bishop said. He had
not moved, but at a signal from him
The McMurrough, the O'Beirnes and
two of the other young men had thrust
themselves forward. You must give
up your sword, Colonel Sullivan" he
continued.
The colonel retreated a pace and
evinced more surprise than ne felt.
Give up-do o mean that / am a
prisoner" he cried. He a not drawn,
but two or three of the young men had
done so, and Flavia, in the background
by the fire, was white as paper-so
suddenly had the shadow of violence
fallen Oh the room.
you must surrender" the bishop re-
peated firmly. He too was a trifle pale,
but he was used to such scenes and he
vain. / hope that with this lady in the
room
zone moment" the colonel cried, rails
ing his hand. But as The McMurrough
and the others hesitateC he whipped out
his sword and stepped two PAGES TO one
side with an agility no enc had fore
seen. He now had the table behind
him and Uncle Ulick on fis left hand.
Zone moment" he repeated, raising his
hand in depreciation n keeping his
point lowered do you consider"
I'VE consider u own safety" Cam
mock answered grimly. And signing to
one of the men to join Darby at the
door, he drew his cutlass. You know
too much to go free, sir, that is GER
tain"
LAY, faith, you do" The McMur-
rough chimed in with a sort of glee.
"He was at Tralee yesterday. no less.
Well have the garrison here before the
time!"
tfPI1f nv tho nnXyarl ~ TTnnIe TTlirly
cried, Eye shall not hurt him! Your
reyerence!"-the big mans voice shook
your reverence, this shall not be!
It's not in this house they shall murder
him, and him a Sullivani Flaviai
Speak, giri,' he continued, the perspi-
ration standing on his brow. Say
yen not nave 1T. After all, it's your
split In it, while / arr standing by to
prevent It'll"
Then let him give up his swordl"
Cammock answered doggedly.
Yes, let him give up his sword"
Flavia said, in a small voice.
Colonel Sullivan" the bishop inter-
posed. stepping forward, II hope you'll
hear reason. Resistance is vain. Give
up your sword and"
And presto" Cammock cried, "or
take the Consequences" He had edged
his way, while the bishop spoke, round
Ulick and round the head of the table.
Now, with his foot on the bench, he
was ready AT q word to spring on the
table and take the colonel in the rear.
1t was clear hat he was q man of ac-
ton. Down with your sword, sir" he
cried fatty.
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