The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-22
CHAPTER XIII.
Bob Yancy Finds Himself.

Bob Yancy Finds Himself.
Mr.. Yaucy awoke from long
dreamless sleep: heavy-lidded his
: eyes slid open. For moment ne
' struggled with the odds and ends OF
memory. then he recalled the fight at
the tavern. the sudden murderous az.
eack. me fierce blows Slosson had
dealt him, the knife thrust which had
ended the struggle. Therefore, the
bandages that now swathed his head
= and shoulders: therefore. the need
that he should be up and doing-ror
where was Hannibal?
Suddenly a shadow fell obliquely
across the foot OF his narrow bed.
and Cavendish. bending his long body
somewhat. thrust his head In at the
opening. he found himself looking
Ainto pair OF eyes that for the first
time In many long day held the
light Of consciousness.
How are you. stranger" he de-
manded. In a soft drawl.
Where am II" The words were
a whisper on Yancy's bearded lips.
Well. sir. you are In the Tennes-
(see river 70 certain. Polly! you jest
step here"
But Polly had heard Cavendish
speak. and the murmur OF Yancy's
voice In reply. Now her head ap-
peared beside her husbands.
La. you are some better, amt
you. sir?" she cried. smiling down on
Aim. Its been right smart OF a
spell. too; yes. sir. you've lad like
you was dead. and not TO a matter OF
hours either-but days"
How long?"
We'll, nigh on TO three weeks"
They saw Yancy's eyes widen with
look OF dumb horror.
0"And you don't know nothing about
my nevvy?-you r'nt seen or heard
of him. ma'am?" faltered Yancy.
Polly shook her head regretfully.
Ten or thereabouts. ma'am. lie
were heap OF comfort TO me-" and
the whisper on Yoncy's lips was Won
.deriulIy l-nder aud wistful. lie closed
is eyes ou1 presently. lulled by the
soft RIPPLE that bore them company,
teii iu'r f. restful sleep.
The RAFT driIted on into the days
heat; and when at last Yancy awoke.
IL was TO hnd Henry and Keppel seat
ed beside him, each solacing him with
. small moist hand Mrs. Cavendish
appeared, bringing Yancy's breakfast
In her wake came Connie with the
baby, and the three little brothers
who were TO be accorded the cher
ished privilege OF seeing q poor gen,
teman eat. Cavendish presented him.
self at the opening that did duty as
y This looks like beln' alive, strang-
er." he commented geniany.
"Iou-an amt tod me yo' name
YETI" said Yaucy.
'lt's Cavoud!sh Richard Keppel
Cavendish
NY names Iancy-BOb Yancy."
Mr. Cavcu0ish exchanged glauces
with Mrs. Cayeudish. l'y nod OF
her dimpied chin the lady seemed TO
urge some more extended confidence
on hts part. Chil.s and Fever seated
himself az the foot of Ycucys bed.
"Stra,e;er, wnOt I'm a.gOin' 10 tell
you. you'll take es bCin' said man 10
man" be began. with the impressive
Vtir OF one who had secret of great
momenf 20 impart. "l.ver hear tell
OF lordse"
NO Yaucy wos ouick 10 notice
the look o. dis prominent on the
faces Cf his new uiends.
Are you ever heard ot royalty?"
and Cayeudlsh fixed the inyahd's
wanderins slnnce.
"You mcsr Einssg"
81 shore do"
Naucy made mighty mental effort.
There's them Bible hinga--" he
venture az length
Mr Caverdish shook his head.
k~SThcm's sacred kings Are you Ia.
miliar with any on the profane kings.
Mr.. YarCy@'
well. mixing them "a they come.
them bible kings seemed 10 average
pretty pro'ane Yancy was disposed
20 defend this point
You must heard OF the kings OF
Dngland. sho'. want any OF 80 folks
"a the war agln him."
I'D plumb forgot. why my daddy
at oil through the war;" exclaimed
Yancy. The Cavendishes were I'M
mensely relieved
"Now you.all keep still." said Cav.
Sgdish. Il want Mr.. Yancy should get
5se straight Of this here! The vari-
GUS orders Of royalty ale kings. dukes.
earls and lords. Earls Is the third
from the top Of the heap. but lords
amt no slouch"
Dick had ought 20 know. TO he's
an earl himself" cried Polly exultant-
"ShO' Richard KcDnct Cov.ndisb