The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-10-28
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those who were not saped at Cam
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 Irfsfman, he had
risen high In Queen Anne's service;
but at her death. melted by his devo-
ton to the Stuarts, he had made a
move for them at a citical moment
He had been broke en-, being already q
notable man, on which he had entered
the Spanish marine and been advanced
to a position OF a and power. IL
ireland his life was forfeit; Great
Britain counted him renegade and
ognized, though grateful TO his vanity,
was a shock to his discretion.
We'll, and knowing meT" he replied
at last, with the tall of his eyes on
the bishop, as IL he would gladly gain
q hint from his subtlety. What OF
me 2"
You have your home, your rank,
your relations abroad" Colonel Sulli-
van answered firmly. IF a descent on
he coast be a. part OF, your scheme,
then you do not share the peril equally
with us. We shall suffer while o sail
away"
II fling that In your teeth" Cam
mock cried. II know you too. sir.
and
you know no worse or me than of
yourself!" Colonel Sullivan, retorted.
But IL you do indeed know me, you
know hat / am not n to stand by
n see my friends led blindfolded to
certain ruin. IL 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 It is
little to YOU"
Cammock's hand flew to his belt. no
took a step forward, his. a 'suffused
with passion. For half as much /
have cut q MA down." he said.
May be. but
Peace, peace my friends" the bishop
interposed. He laid a warning hand
on edn arm sna, This gentleman.
speaks for vi friends outside"
Let me speak. not for them. but to
them" Colonel Sullivan replied i'm
pulsively. Let me tell them what /
thing of this scheme, of it's chances,
Of its certain end!"
He moved, whether he 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 2" he exclaimed.
Needs must go with so rimpulsive "a
NiS DHohASP ooius ~ ~
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
mp your sword, Colonel Sullivan" he
continued.
The colonel retreated a pace and
evinced more surprise than he felt.
"Give up-do you mean that I am a
prisoner" he cried. He had not drawn,
hIIf fWn mr. fhraa Of thu Un1tnpr man had
done SO, and Flavia, in the background
by the fire, was white as paper-so
suddenly had h shadow of Violence
fallen on the room.
"You must surrender" the bishop re-
peated firmly. He too was a trifie pale,
but he was used to such scenes and he
spoke with decision. Resistance Il
vain. I hope that with this lady In the
room" .s.. ... a
lone moment," the colonel cried, rails
ing his hand. But as The McMurrough
and the others hesitated he whipped out
his sword and stepped two PAGES TO one
side with an agility no one had fore
seen. He nov had the table behind
him and Uncle CLICK on his left hand.
zone moment!" ne repeated, raising his
hand in depreciation and keeping his
point lowered. do you consider"
I'VE consider our own safety" Cam
mock answered grimly. And signing to
n 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"
GAY, faith, you do" The McMur-
rough chimed in with a sort Of glee.
H was at Tralee yesterday, no less.
Wen have the garrison here before the
time!"
"But by the powers" Uncle Ulick
cried, I'VE shall not hurt him! Your
reverence!"-the big mans voice shook
your reverence, his shall not be-!
It's not in this house they shall murder
him, and him a Sullivan! Flavia!
Speak, GIRL" he continued, the perspi-
ration standing OH his brow. "Say
yen not have 1t. After all, it's your
house! There shall be no Sullivan blood
split in 1t, while I am standing by to
prevent it,"
Then let him give up his sword!"
Cammock answered doggedly.
yes, let him give up his sword"
Flavia said, in a small voice.
posed, stepping forward, "I hope you'll
hear reason. Resistance Is vain. Give
up your sword and
And presto!" Cammock cried, cor
take the consequencesI" 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 a word to spring on the
table and take the colonel in the rear.
1t was clear that he was a man of ac-
ton. Down with your sword, SIR he
cried fatty. To-
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