The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-03-17

me, and In q twinkling we had the
boat launched and were rowing to-
ward the ship. Az ] tugged at the
oar ] found space to tell my COM
panions of what / had heard. and
with my own eyes seen.
Unless I am much mistaken. II Is
one thing to build q gallows for Cap
tain Smith and another to lead him
under it," said Emory. chuckling.
"Wingneld 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 filed with the chief
est members OF Wingneld's following.
Among these were John Martin.
George Kendall, and Captain Ratcliffe.
master Of the Discovery, all Of whom
were Smiths most inveterate enc.
mics.
AS for John Smith himself, he was
apparently the least concerned Of any
man present He was seated on the
edge Of his bunk, before which was
drawn his sea chest 10 q barrier: on
Il lay his sword and two pistols, By
which Judged he had received warn
ing from some source. He had evt
IDENTIFY been reading--it was Mr..
Hunts Bible, that he much admired
because Of It's flne large print. which
made 1t very pleasant to the eye
and now, with finger between the
leaves to mark his place, he rested Il
carelessly on his knee.
WingneM was speaking % We en-
tered the cabin. Smith was wanted
ashore: there was ample proof Of his
conspiracy, one Of his confederates
had confessed; and tho sense Of the
company was that he should be dealt
with accordingly.
II am told you have erected q al
cannot persuade me to use It; for
said Smith, without bitterness. but
in tone Of inality 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 Radcliffe; but
these heroes. were biting their nails
In some confusion
Look, you!" roared Smith Of sud.
den In terrible voice. Who tries
that would better nrst make his peace
with God-for 40 God lives, III 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.
II think" Il WAS RatclifPe who at
length spoke. IT think II Captain
Smith will pledge his word that he
will return TO England when the ships
30 back. that the London Council
may deal with him. Il viii not be
needful for us to 80 to extremes In
his case" moi" roared Smith.
I'm consideration Of our present
mercy to him"
IL have had an honorable share in
this venture, and Il will pass the
power OF men to send me back TO 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.
sionatsly," said Wingheld.
my youth" snapped 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 -alongaide. and . moment later
Bartholomew 0osnoid, Mr.. Hunt. our
preacher. and George Percy, brother
| 10 the Earl Of Northumberland, en-.
tered the cabin, and I gave . sinh
Of relief; for they were ali 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.
"r'll be tried and vindicated- Jus
tice ID done Nme--when We land IN vir.
ginia! Until then. with ali instruc.
tons sealed, stand on On equal foot.
ing with the other movers IN this "a.
VENTURE. There b no power to arrest
ne. ner 70 try me, until We know Of
whom the Council consists. have
submitted TO arrest % show an that
| I 10 not Set myself shove discipline:
IH b smother mater when you tAIk
Of taxing me ashore for . drumheo0
lcourtUsftial! But q any one. Or two
l--ayU, o. han 6osen Of pour mum.
| bef tn1nk - move ne ont a this ship
aontnee ny V10, ~ fhom step forth
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