Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-03-25
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back into the cabin.

'''' ''''Nh ~ Sioi Pis' A1iich A'u pSV
about to call out when she heard tn
tinkle of the bell. Before she said any
thing. however, there was suddenly CT
of alarm outside the cabin. Smith spran
quickly to the door. 1t was burst ope
by the master-at-arms. He found him
self confronted with pistol
What are you shouting about?" aske
Smith cooly.
THE man on watch-he has beel
knocked senseless," answered the man be
fore he realized his position.
DO you want to follow in his steps 2
asked Smith promptly.
"No-no-sir," suffered the man.
Then answer my question quickly"
"Where is Major Jones?'
That is not your business, but dom
mind telling you that he is bound ant
gagged in the after cabin
"Who-who-done it,"
81 did Will you answer me, or shall
treat you as the Major?'
What do you want to ask me?'
How many men are on the ship?"
Three, sir. At least, there was be-
Then there is only one left besides
yourself:'
Yes. SIR
where is he?"
"For'ard watchin' the hatchway leadin'
into the prisoners quarters-the fore
hold"
Where are the keys?"
'On the table"
Good said Smith. picking up the
bunch. which is the key to the paddock
securing the hatch-cover leading into the
forehold where the prisoners are?"
That short brass one, sir" answered
the terrified seaman.
IF you are telling the truth, it will be
we'll with you.' said Smith. "but if not,
I'll kill you the instant l find out you're
lying. Now come with me-"
He stepped to the door, bade the man
face about, caught him by the collar, and
with the pistol pressed to his temple,
marched him forward along the deck.
They descended to the berth-deck by the
main hatchway. The prisoners were con-
fined forward The two approached near
to the man guarding the place before he
discovered them. When he did recognize
Tue HldSlef-dl-dTlHS lie NdS 100 HucH dS-
tonished for words or action, and Smith
gave him no time to recover himself.
My man. said the Captain rapidly,
your companion on deck has been killed
I have this man covered. You also are
my prisoner. If you do as | tell you, I'll
spare your lfe-keep your hand away
from your weapon
Jack ~ cried the sailor staring at the
other, 'is this true?'
'Ay." assured the master-at-arms, "Jos
been killed"
Were done fer them" said the other
sailor.
Lay your gun down on the hatch
over ordered Smith. Now then, face
to starboard March. ~
When the man reached the ships side
le continued
Put your hands up, stay there, and
lont make a sound unless you want to
,c riddled full of holes. You to the |
,ther man, unlock the padlocks.'
lie handed the bunch of keys to the I'M
lappy master-at-arms, who had no choice
nut to obey his orders.
Now lift that cover"
The hatch was thrown open.
Below there Smith called out softly
'ut sharply, his triumph thrilling in his
.oice "all you St. Lawrences bear a
and
What's that" exclaimed a sleepy voice
rom the darkness of the hold.
Captain Smith. The privateer is ours.
p with you. Lively
nj -
int Cap'n Smith -
"Ay. ay Come on deck here, Gantlin
Ir. Brown. Mr.. Robinson :"
The place below was full of noise now.
n a second old Bob Gantlin's grizzled
cad rose above the hatch-covering. He
as followed by Mr.. Brown.
where's Robinson:" asked Smith
uickly.
Dead. sir"
Poor fellow. Are the engineers"
"Roth safe. SIR" answered Brown, zone
them only slightly wounded"
Jump up here at once said Smith,
-eaty relieved by this piece of news.
The ship is mine. Stow these two John
les below Lively -
Out of the fifty men with whom he had
oarded the Greyhound some thirty were
a condition for service. Fifteen had
zen killed. five had been so severely
ounded as to be unable TO get about.
'ell. thirty would he enough. ,
Mr. Brown" said Captain Smith, j
hen they had assembled on the spar
.ck. take ten men and Engineer Mar /
n and 90 over to the Greyhound She !
IS yonder. Take a boat from the Ellen.
here are three or four ship-keepers on
e Greyhound. Attend to them and then ,
below to get up steam Immediately. d,
T. Cleft" turning to the other engineer, ,
want you TO get up steam on the Ellen
,e We're going out on her. Gantlin.
nd half dozen men TO help Mr. Cleft s
re. DO you keep the deck for a few
oments. There are arm chests yonder.
rm the men. and if anything approaches
ON the wharf let me know in good
me-" s
"Ay, ay, sir" i
I'm going into the cabin for a few {
inutes. Oh. forgot Two of you take q
is poor fellow out on the wharf. Make G
m as comfortable as you can. His peo- 9
e will attend TO him in the morning.
m sorry, but | had TO knock him out.
ind. you let me know if anything stirs,
antlin'
(To be continued.)