The Detroit times., 1914-03-17

| me, and In q twinkling we had the
boat launched and were rowing to-
ward the ship. As ! tugged at the
oar found space to tell my COM
panions of what had heard, and
with my own eyes seen.
Unless am much mistaken. 1t Is
one thing to build gallows for Cap
tain Smith and another to lead him
under It," said Emory, chuckling.
l"Wingheld will be handsomely spoilt
II he attempts It."
But when we came to the Susan
Constant We saw alongside the barge
which Wingheld and his friends were
wont to use In passing to and fro
between the island and the ship. We
wasted no time, but sprang aboard
and made our way into the great
cabin. which was filled with the chief
est members OF Wingheld's following.
Among these were John Martin.
George Kendall, and Captain Radcliffe.
master Of the Discovery, all Of whom
we're Smiths most inveterate enc
mics.
As for John Smith himself, he was
I, apparently the least concerned Of any
man present He Was seated ON the
edge of bis bunk, before which was
drawn HE sea chest ~ barrier: on
Il lay his sword and two pistols, By
which Judged he had received warn
ing from some source. He had evi,
. IDENTIFY been reading--it was Mr..
Hunts Bible, that he much admired
because Of its fne large print. which
and now with q Anger between thu
Ia "a - n nj hA -
carelessly on his knee.
tered the cabin. Smith was wanted
ashore: there was ample proof of his
conspiracy, one Of his confederates
had confessed: and the sense Of the
company was that he should be dealt
with accordingly.
II am told you have erected Z gal.
lows for me--a wasted labor, for you
cannot persuade me to use 1t; for
which reason shall not 90 ashore"
said Smith, without bitterness. but
in tone Of finality that left no doubt
but that he meant no less than he
said.
Drag him FORTH" cried wingfield,
and he glanced FIRST at Martin and
Kendall. and then 1t RatclifIe: but
these heroes were biting their nails
In some confusion.
Look, you!" roared Smith Of Q sud.
den in terrible voice. who tries
that would better 6rst make his peace
with 0od-for 40 God lives, ri lay
him by the heels!"
And now he stood erect, put down
his book, and turning back the sleeve
OF his doublet, snatched up his sword.
There was an awkward pause.
IT think" Il WAS Ratcliffe who at
length spoke. II think II Captain
Smith will pledge his word that he
will return TO England when the ships
90 back. that the London Council
may deal with him, Il will not be
needful for us to 90 to extremes In
his CASE" moi" roared Smith.
In consideration Of our present
mercy TO him"
al have had an honorable share in
this venture, and Il will pass the
power OF men to send me hack 10 Lon.
don against my will and pleasure
swore Smith, with great oath
I'VE will concede something TO Cap.
tain Smiths youth. Captain Rat.
cliffe has spoken wisely and dispas.
sionately," said Wingheld
my youth" mapped Smith, who
did not know how to meet, but re.
scented an attack delivered In this
wise, which limited at inexperience.
But now We heard the splash Of
oars alongside. and . moment later
Bartholomew 0osnoid. Mr.. Hunt. our
preacher. and George Percy, brother
20 the Earl Of Northumberland, en-.
tered the cabin. and I gave Q sigh
Of relief; for they were al friends Of
Smiths, the men Of Importance and
influence In the company.
Yet Smith wanted neither hackers
nor authority. but laid down the law
IN his own fashion.
"T'll Be tried and vindicated--if Jus
tice ID done me-when We land in viz
ginis! Until then, with oil instruc.
tons sealed, I stand on an equal foot.
ing with the other movers IN this "a.
VENTURE. There n no power 70 arrest
ne. nor to try me, until We know Of
whom the Coancil consists. have
submitted 70 arrest % show On that
II 10 NOT 81 myself abOve discipline:
q b onother mater WhsA you tnlk
Ct TAXING me ashore Tor . orumheaA
courtpsrtial! But q any one, or two
--ay1. o. half dosen Of your num-
ber s1onk - move ne out q this ship
oonlnee ny Nh. ~ thom step forth
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