The Lamar register., 1913-11-26

cannot Tell. Some OF tnlS learned All
erward from our assailants, and much
Of it 1 OWNED on reflection on our voy-
age homeward.
BY some persuasion, know not
what, Pimball and Glibby had won
them over Together they had organ
lied an expedition to come and seize
us and take the treasure. The Rose Of
Devon l guessed was not badly dam
aged and could easily be made sea-
worthy.
We sat silent in the cave for long
time. I had not lighted the lantern
we had left there at our last visit and
some Of the light of the dying day fil-
tered through from the outside cave.
There was nothing that we needed
light for. We sat close together on the
remains of one of the chests to protect
Us from the damp sand. l always car
ried with me a flask of spirits Not
that am a drinking man; l left and
still leave that practice to the gallants
of the day, but l have often found II
useful In some dire emergency. and as
Mistress Lucy shivered in the chill.
damp air heartened her and strength
ened her with dram.
As 1t was summer and not far from
the line. 1 had not brought the boat
cloak with US. had not even worn
my sailor Jacket. but my waistcoat
was heavy and warm. and was
thankful that l had 1t. l took 1t OF
and. despite her protestations. slipped
It on her. In girth 1t was big enough
to encircle her twice. which was all
the better for her comfort. l drew II
around to cover her breast with dou-
BILE fold. and with q length of line
had in my pocket I made it fast We
sat close together and talked in low
whispers. and l thrilled at the contact
Of her sweet presence In spite Of our
peril.
How long We talked or how long
We waited have no means Of telling.
It grew dark in the cave very early.
and when l ventured into the outside
room after what seemed an intermin-
able wait. found night had fallen. l
felt pretty sure that we need appre-
bend no attack that night, and yet It
was necessary to keep watch, so
proposed that one OF US should sleep
while the other listened. Naturally
she was the first to take rest It was
too damp and cold to lie down on the
sand. 90 wedged myself against one
Of the least rotted Of the chests. whose
shape had been kept intact by the
pile Of gold and silver bars. and some
what hesitatingiy offered her the shell
Ter Of my arms.
Madam" l said. with all the for
mality could muster. you must have
sleep. You cannot lie upon this damp
sand. and It II bad enough to sit upon
II. bot upon my shoulder and within
the support of my arms you shall have
rest Iswear to you
"Swear not" she replied. coming
closer to me- ~ trust you. and II I
am to sleep know that will be safe
within your arms."
AS my sister. had one. or a. my
mother. were she here. will support
you" said l.
Before she closed her eyes she made
her evening prayer for herself and for
me. and then she made me promise
that would awaken her when I
judged It to be midnight. and. upon my
promise. without more to do she
ue8teO OOWu ana went 70 sleep. uer
head upon my shoulder
Surely. never had man q greater COM
pliment paid him than I by that maid
that night,
sat there motionless. my barred
sword at my side. listening. I could
hear nothing. no sound except her soft
breathing and once In awhile the
sough Of the night wind through the
trees outside. which penetrated family
into the cave. and at infrequent inter-
walls the cry Of some night bird came
to me. but there was no sound Of hu-
mainly.
How long we sat there know not
II was my purpose to keep awake the
night through. and think must have
kept awake the greater part thereof.
but toward morning my head dropped
back on the pile Of ingots, and I fell
asleep. Yet l did not relax my clasp
upon the sleeping figure lying upon my
breast 1t was she who awakened
when the dim light began to sift
through the narrow opening into the
little cave where we sat.
Master Hampton" she said. bend
ing over me. having arisen without
disturbing me. "it is morning"
l sprang to my feet instantly. as
she shook me gently and grasped my