Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-02-26


While swift hands were lowering
the boats for the chase others were
CARRYING firearms on deck. The search-
light threw it's mighty white arm out
over the water before many seconds
had passed, and eager eyes were look
ing for the boats Of the pillagers. The
Arabs had reckoned without the
searchlight. Their fierce exultation
died suddenly when the mysterious
streak of light shot into the sky ana
then swept down upon the sea, hunt
ing them out of the darkness like
great and relentless eye.
The Filters boats were in the water
and manned by sturdy oarsmen before
the glad cry went up that the rob-
ber feet had been discovered. They
were so near the yacht that 1t was
moor oarsmen. In the clear light from
the ships deck they could be seen pad
ding wildly, their white robes hutter-
ing as though inspired by fear. There
were four boats, all o. them crowded
to the gunwales.
Keep the light on them, captain!
shouted Monty from below. TRY 10
pick out the boat that has Miss Gray
on board. Pull away, boys! This
means a hundred dollars to every one
of you-yes, a thousand If we have to
fight for her!"
Kill every one of them, Mr.. Brew
ster!" roared the captain, who had re-
tired behind a boat when he became
aware of the presence of women on
deck.
Three boats shot away from the side
of the yacht, Brewster and Joe Brag-
don in the first, both armed with RI
fies.
Lets take a shot at 'em!" cried a
sailor who stood in the stern with his
finger on a trigger.
Don't do that! We don't know what
boat holds Peggy" commanded Brew
ster. Keep cool, boys. and be ready
to scrap if we have to-" He was half
mad with fear and anxiety, and he was
determined to exterminate the band OF
robbers If harm came to the girl in
their power.
She's in the second boat" came the
cry from the yacht, and the searchlight
was kept on that particular object al
most to the exclusion Of the others.
But Captain Perry saw the wisdom OF
keeping all Of them clearly located In
order to prevent trickery.
Brewsters brawny sailor boys came
up like greyhounds, cheering as they
dashed among the boats of the fugi-
tives. Three or four shots were fired
into the air by the Jealous American
lads, and there were loud cries from
the Arabs as they veered of panic
stricken. Monty's boat was now in the
path of light and not far behind the
one which held Peggy. He was stand
ing in the bow.
Take care Of the others!" he called
back to his followers. We'll go after
the leaders"
The response from behind was a
cheer, a half dozen shots and some OF
the most joyous profanity tnal ever
fell from the lips of American sailors,
mingled with shrieks from the boats
they were to take care Of"
Stop" Brewster shouted to the
Arabs. stop, or We'll kill every one
of you!" His boat was not more than
fifty feet from the other.
Suddenly a tall, white robed figure
arose in the middle of the Egyptian
craft, and a moment later the pursuers
saw Peggy's form passed up TO him.
She was instantly clasped by one of
his long arms, and the other was lift
ed high above her. A cleaning knife
was held in the upraised hand.
Fire on us If you dare!" came in
French from the tall Arab. Dog Of
an American, she shall die If you come
near her!"