The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-01-20

mere. IL happens tnaf N painting anl
I don't wish to be disturbed"
I The other man laughed. we won
! hurt your painting. I've never been owe
, that boat, and she looks interesting"
Duponceau was still crouching low I'M
der me. II was time for me to be EN-
phatic.
The Ship Is mine. bought It wher
, bought my cottage. l don't want you
, on board. and II you try TO come on
shall certainly keep you or"
II Now Barbara spoke up. az all this
contending Is over me- she said. -I'll give
UP my visit to-day. Some other day will
do as well. Mr.. Seldom Good-affer-
noon" and she started away.
Not 80 fast r. The surly need man
was beside her. had his herd on her arm.
You Will either 20 with US. miss, CT be
gives rs a chance TO search that boat"
/ could scarcely keep Duponce<u
crouchinz longer; I could fssl that hls
fingers were itching for one Of his re-
volvsrs-
~Stopl" called a voice from the cIif.
and saw Rodney Islip standing there.
He took In at fash that Barbara was
In trouble. and came leaping to her aid.
What the DEVILS this? Take your hand
away :" and he raised his wslkIng-stick Ia
the mans face. The latter, startled At
Islip's violence. dropped Barbara's arm
and fell back.
Nov. what do you fellows want hsref'
demanded Islip. I've a mind to thrssh
you both for touching a lady"
Were xoing on board that boat" said
he man; then he hesitzted- -0d wen
take the lady with u.s.
-Oh. you will?" said Islip-
Yes" said the leader, bis confidence
returned; land don't think you'll stop
us"
Rodney and he squared The Eight
would be two to one; Barbarz was trem-
bling.
Now" I cried. and looked along my
lsveled pistol. If it's come to nxhtinx.
wen all be in the fight. IslIp. bring
Miss Graham on the boat. TherSs a bull
Jet waiting for the man who stops you"
The men fell back. hesitating. and sells
ing advantage OF the moment, Rodney
took Barbara's hand and led her over
the eauseway. They came up the ladder
and on board
That's all J" cried to the men on
shore. you can goP'
had ths drop on them, and their
hands did not even seek their pockets as
they turned and went into the woods |
But i knew that they were as sure Of |
presence as II they had seen |
him on board
well" said IslIp, as he saw the
strange figure Of the Frenchman hidden
behind the bulwark. here's a pretty kst-
lie of fish, 80 there Is a mystery, and /
we're carrying guns"
MY dear lady" said Duponceau. ris-
ng. Il shall never forgive myself for
.ausing you such Distress
But Barbara was not distressed; IN
tead, she looked very much pleased.
I motioned Duponceau TO 20 below to
he cabin. and the others followed him
here / sat at the top Of the steps,
Fhers / could both Join In the conversa-
ion and watch the shore
Barbara placed her package on the Ia
lie. Il thought was only bringing you
rovisions." said she. but instead I've
rought you a recruit. Mr. Islip, this is
fonsieur Duponceau." and she added
ghtly, ~ths pirate Of Alastair."
IslIp shook hands. 80 you're In on |
his. too. are you, selden7' be called up !
, me. IAN arrayed against the blood ,
ounds. I take itf Well, whatever the I
anne Is, count me In on IT. III feel more :
8 though were back in little old New j
ork."
Good r cried Barbara. wow YOU'VE L
'ur men to man the Ship. counting a
barles, and a SPY at the club to bring d
~ news and food" u
She caught sight Of the pitcher Of cIar-
and poured out four glasses. Then
Q raised one TO her lips
II pledge myself In the defense of Nom
'ur Duponcsau, who came out Of the
4 and found the land inhospitable p e.
. cried. Drink with me :" "
We drained our glasses. Y
That's the oath Of fidelity" she sad. y
king at Islip and me, and I think abe n
sw she could trust US both to the end :,
the adventure.
Tbs sun was dropping low, and Bar J"
ra prepared to leave the Ship. IsIip :"
rtsd to Join her. WI
No." she. said; "Id rather 20 alone In
ons viii stop me now. You must stay
= and watch during the night" Iv
de bowed, but insisted upon escorffux "a.
sshors and setting her on the path -,
reward. Then be came back to the "a
p. IN
It's curious" be remarked TO me an
sat alone on deck, but don't feel as 70
ugh l were living In the tuentisth cen Tn
any longer. II seems as II I'd gone rig
< to about the sixteenth. I'm lust
sting for revolver and a chance TO RAJ
In eight. didn't know 1 was really
much Of savage"
Same here" / answered. i've al AZ
. longed to have fight on this Ship. 49,
n there's something about this man "'a
MT resist"
'hsn It fell dark we supped on the an,
Barbara had brought, and then We 'uf
led up the watch for the night. ma
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