The state herald., 1919-07-25
See X. L. JOHNSON, Act
Phillips County State Bank


were aboard. were but SO many unan-
swerable questions arising In my mind.
Where could 1t have come from. unless
from that strange Dutch bark? If
1t really came from the Namur Of Rot
terdam had 1t been sent In answer to
some signal by Sanchez? could think
Of nothing else. I determined to as
sure myself as to the identity of these
strangers. If they had actually landed
1t would require only few moments
to ascertain the truth. The distance
proved somewhat greater than antici-
pated. because Of the deep curve In the
shore and l had nearly reached the
conclusion that the boat must have
rounded the point and gone on when
suddenly was brought to n halt by n
voice speaking In Spanlsh-one of
those harsh croakihg voices never to
be reduced to whisper.
mot the spot Manuelf OF course
tits; do you not suppose knowi This
10 the place and now there is nothing
to do but wait. The senor-he will be
here presently"
"Ay, unless you misread the signal"
q somewhat more discreet but piping
voice replied doubtfully. II saw moth
Ing Of all you tell about. Estnda."
The two men went on to discuss
plans evidently communicated to Es-
tnda by Sanchez from England. was
about to creep nearer. when q new
conner moved past me scarcely n yard
distant. along the narrow strip Of
sand. Directly opposite my covert he
paused.
"Estada." He spoke the name eau.
uously.
"Ay captain" and another figure
emerged noiselessly from the gloom.
1--WE await you"
"Good. I rather questioned II you
caught my signal. I was watched and
obliged to exercise care. How many
have you herer'
"Four. senor. with Manuel Estevan."
"Qulte sufficient How Ii II hereI
Are there suspicionsf'
"None. senor. We have cruised out
side most Of the time. There Is no
warships In these waters. You said
you were being watched on the sloop.
Are you knownr'
"A dog Of servant who came over
with us-one Of Monmouth's brood.
The fellow watches me like hawk.
We had some words aboard and there
is hate between u.s.
MAY ] ask your plans. senorr'
'Yes, am here to explain. This
planter. Fairfax. has returned from
England with q large sum. II In In
gold and notes. Il represents the pro-
ceeds Of the tobacco crop Of himself
and q number Of his nelghbors. With.
out doubt II will be upward Of nifty
thousand pounds. This still remains
In his possession. but a part will be
dispersed tomorrow: NO II we hope 10
gnin the whole we must do 10 now.
Everything In ready. and there is not
the slightest suspicion Of dangcr-not
even guard set over the treasure" /"
'.rhcn II In at the housef''
"ln mn iron.bound chest. In the room
assigned TO Fairfax for the night.
Only two servants sleep In the main
house, the cook and n mnid. both
women. Fairfax Ia vigorous and will
put up n fisht n he has nny chance.
lie must be tnkcn care Of before he
does have amy. Trnvers In nm old man.
10 bc knocked out with u blow. All
we hnve 10 fear nrc those fellows on
tho sloop. and I.ey will have 10 be- nt.
tended to quietly without nny alarm
reaching the house. I nm going TO
leave TINT Job 10 you--lt's not your
nrst."
"Thc old sea orders. cnptninf"
"Ay. TINT will he quicker and surcr." "
The voice hardened 10 sudden ferocity.
"I8ut. mnrk you. with one exception
ths Engiishmas h not 10 be- killed. n