The Monroe journal., 1921-10-07


drink than they ever had. hear. Ii
jamaica be- treats his slaves as though
they were men aud not Mohicans.s
well. he'll have less freedom ii
future. Boland. for word has come
from London tia, he's To keep TO his
estate and never leave il"
Darius lcpked concerned, and his
dry face wrinkled s,ill more. "Ah
and when Was this word come your
honor:"
But yesterday. Boland. and he'll
do well 10 obey, for | have no choice
bur 10 take him in hand II he goes
galliyanting."
"Gallivanling-here, in Jamaica |
Does your honor remember where we
arei Galivanting-where should he
salllvant:
The governor waved a contemptu-
Gus hand. 1T doesn't need ingenuity
to find a place. for some do II on their
own estate. have seen IT,"
Darius spoke sharply. Your honor,
there's aaUsht on Mr.. Calhouns estate
that's got the faint. and he's not the
man Ia 20 hunting for IL. Drink-well.
suppose gentleman does take his
qaaniern, Is II a crime? ask your
honor, is that crime in Jamaican"
ITS no crime, Boland: neverthe-
less, Your Mr.. Calhoun viii have to
take his I'LL on his own land from the
day ! send him the command of the
London government"
And what day will that be, your
h0norf'
To be questioned by one who had
been a revolutionary was worse than
diStasteful TO the governor. THAT
day will be when find the occasion
opportune, my brave Boland." he said
sourly.
"Why brave, your honor?" There
was an ominous light in Darius eye
'Did yon not fight with George
Washington against the king Of Eng
land--aganSt King George? And If
YOU did. was that not hrayef
ut was true, your honor" came the
firm reply. at was the one right good
thing 10 do, as We proved il by the
victory we had. We did what we SET
out 10 do Rut See. If you will let
poor man speak his mind. II | were
YOU I'd not impose the command on
Mr.. Calhoun"
"Why. Boland"
Darius spoke courageously "your
honor, he has many friends In ia
maica, and they won't stand H. BE.
sides. he won't stand IL. And IL he .
contests your honor, the island will /
be with him."
The governor WINGED, hut he said:
ITS what am ordered TO do. my man.
I'm a servant of the crown, and the
crown has ordained IT,"
Darius grew stronger In speech.
"But why do you have pleasure In IL?
i nothing left to your Judgment? DO
you say TO me that If he keeps the free.
dom such as he has enjoyed you'd pun
iSh h!mg Must the governor be as
ruible>, as his master? Look. your
honor wouldn't impose that com
tin Ia taken his advice
about tie Naroons. anyway, There's
trouble brewing, and Mr.. Calhoun
knows T. lie has warned you through
haa q afRttf gifaN a ii :
warning, Your honor. or 1t may injure
your reputation AS a ruler No, I'd see
myself in nethermost HI before Id
NEEDLE with Mr.. Calhoun. He's a dan
serous man when he's moved"
Roland, you'll succeed as a school.
master, when all else fails. You teach
Your honor is clever enough to
know what's what, but I'd like to see
he Maroons dealt with. This is not
ny country, but I've got interests here, ]
'r my mistress has. and that's the {
anne to me. Does your honor ]
ravel often without n sulte?" Z
The governor waved hand behind
lin. Il left them at the last planta- !.
ion and rode on alone. | felt safe !
nough till saw you. Boland." {
He smiled grimly, and a grimmer
mile stole to the lean lips of the man e
ger Of Salem. Fear is a good thing n
or forward minds. your honor" he :
aid with respect in the tone of his !.
dice aud challenge In the words. !
I'll say this, Boland. your mistress I,
as been fortunate In her staff. You 1
ave a ready tongue" Il
Darius looks quIckened. and he n
prked his chin up. $50 your honor, a
D. But might ask TINT you weigh =
arefully the warning OF Mr.. Calhouni q
here's trouble at Trelawney. have r.
from good sources, and Mr.. Calhoun
as made preparations against the Il,
lre risings. Ia b Ike heed OF what m
e says. He knows" b,
Tho Ro'ernor touched up his horse. p'
Boland, III thinn over what you've 81
lid about tie Maroons and Nj. Cal. e
'uu. Hes doing no harm as he II. q,
ats sure. So why shouldn't h. 20 to
! d he Isl That's Jour argument.
M tr' n;
Boland nodded. "It's part Of my r
gument, not all OF II. or course. Y
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