Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-06-19
CHAPTER XVI.
ASHORE ON THE SCOTCH COAST

CHAPTER XVI.
ASHORE ON THE SCOTCH COAST.
When Adele Cornish had closed the
door of HarcourL's cabin. he sat down
moodily on the edge of his bed TO
ponder over the situation. He had
failed completely, and now his chance
of escaping was slighter than ever.
To plead further with Cornish would
be useless, and he knew he could
count on no further aid from Benson.
was hardly any possibility of success,
for the surveillance over him seemed
complete.
He had considered trying to bribe
the wireless operator to flash a mes
sage ashore, but that course was GER
tain of discovery, and would probably
only result in his being watched with
increased vigilance. To leap over
board would be sheer madness, and
there seemed to be no other course
than to wait with what patience he
could summon, until Cornish should
be ready to set him ashore again.
The weather had suddenly changed,
and now he could hear the rain beat
ing against the glass of the portfolios.
The yacht was pitching and plunging
wildly, and the wind howlcd furiously
On. the deck outside there was a
scurrying of footsteps, and excited
voices called to each other through
the storm. Through the port he could
make out nothing in the darkness, and
as he stood there peering out, the
cabin door opened suddenly to admit
Cornish and two sailors.
Get into your greatcoat, and put
on a cap" Cornish ordered abruptly
what for?" Harcourt demanded.
resenting the mans manner.
Don't ask questions" Cornish
snapped. DO as tell you!"
AS he spoke sailor entered and 50.
luted. "They are gaining on us, sir.
Capt. Whitford says the boat is ready
and you'd best hurry, sir"
Cornish glared at the man. Shut
up, you IDIOT" he cried angrily. Then
turning to Harcourt, he said. II sup.
pose l may as well tell you that we
are in danger of capture by a cutter
We've barely time to get you away in
the launch before she overtakes US
We're helpless. She crept up in the
darkness and II we try a run for
1t she can sink us with single shot
Harcourt smiled. "In that event III
stay here" he said.
You'll do nothing of the sort!"
Cornish thundered, Get into that
coat!"
Harcourt made a move to take the
heavy garment. Then, as the atten
ton of the three was taken from him
for moment, he made a dash for the
doorway and ran quickly along the
passageway. In an instant they were
at his heels. and just as he gained the
deck rough hand caught him.
L erting all his strength, Harcourt
wrenched himself free and ran to the
yachts rail. The bright, binding rays
of searchlight sU deck now
occasionally swingin., t 1 right ant
: left to light up the dark, seethint
waters. AS Harcourt gained the sidt
: of the yacht. the arm of light swunl
back, outlining him sharply agains
the blackness. Frantically he waved
his arms in signal to the pursuing cut
ter, but even If the glasses of it's OF
fcers were upon him, he had littl
hope of being recognized or making
his actions understood.
Only a moment remained befor
Cornish and his men would be upol
him, and he hurriedly made trumpe
of his hands, calling as loud as b
could: at is Lord Harcourt! The
: are taking me off in the launch!"
But his voice was lost in the fur
B of the storm and in another secon
V his arms were pinioned to his side
In a vicelike clamp. a great han
I was put over his mouth and he fe
himself a helpless prisoner. Th
: searchlight was gone now, but in tn
dim light of the deck lanterns, Ha
J. court recognized Cornish's stern al
o CRY features
Don't try that again" the bi
: American cautioned sharply. "Som'
J. times l wonder If Pm crazy trying
y take care of you like this-and this
= one of the times. But it's too late
y think OF that now. If that cutter owe
takes us with you on board We'll bot
l. be In pretty mess!"
He signaled to the men who hel
q Harcourt to stand aside. and the Ea
. breathed freely once more. "Mr. Co
nish." he said. please don't think