Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-22

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was common sailor. He drank what
was given him with whom it CHANGED
In the fO'caStle."
Darius shifted a little, and kept his
head. But he changed all that, your
honor and gave sailormen better
drink than they ever had, l hear. In
Jamaica he treats his slaves as though
they were men and not Mohicans.'
"Well, he'll have less freedom in
future, Boland, for word has come
from London that he's to keep to his
estate and never leave It,"
Darius looked concerned, and his
dry face wrinkled still more. "Ah,
and when was this word come, your
honorT"
But yesterday, Boland, and he'll
do we'll to obey, for l have no choice
but to take him in hand If he goes
gallivanting."
"Gallivanting-here in Jamaica
Does your honor remember where we
are? Galivanting-where should he
gallivant?"
The governor waved contemptu
Gus hand. 1T doesn't need ingenuity
to find a place, for some do it on their
own estate. have seen It,"
Darius spoke sharply. "Your honor,
there's naught on Mr.. CalhOun's estate
that's got the taint, and he's not the
man to go hunting for it. Drink-well,
suppose q gentleman does take his
quantern, is it q crime? l ask your
honor, is that crime in Jamaica"
"Ifs no crime, Boland; neverthe-
less, your Mr.. Calhoun will have to
take his fill on his own land from the
day l send him the command Of the
London government"
"And what day will that be, your
honOr?"
To be questioned by one who had
been a revolutionary was worse than
distaSteful to the governor. THAT
day will be when 1 find the occasion
opportune, my brave Boland," he said
sOurly.
"Why brave your honor?" There
was an omlnOus light in Darius eye.
did you not fight with George
Washington against the king of Eng
land--against King George? And If
you did, was that not braveT
1T was true, your honor" came the
firm reply. at was the one right good
a = hr
victory we had. We did what we set
out TO do. But see, If you will let a
poor man speak his mind, If / 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 1t. Be-
sides, he won't stand it. And If he
contests your honor, the island will
be with him."
The governor WINGED, but he said:
Its what am ordered to do, my man.
I'm servant of the crown, and the
crown has ordained it."
Darius grew stronger In speech.
But why do you have pleasure in it?
Is 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
Sh him? Must the governor be as
ruthless as his master? Look, your
honor, / wouldn't impose that COM
mand-not till I'd taken his advice
about the MaroonS, anyway. There's
trouble brewing, and Mr.. Calhoun
knows it. He has warned you through
the provost-marShal. I'd heed his
warning, your honor, or 1t may injure
your reputation as ruler No, I'd see
myself in nethermost HI before I'd
meddle with Mr. Calhoun. He's dan
gerouS man when he's moved"
"Boland, you'll succeed as a school
master, when all else fails. You teach
perSiStently.'
Your honor is clever enough to
know what's what, but I'd like to see
the MaroOnS dealt with. This is not
my country, but I've got interests here.
or my mistress has, and that's the
same to me. Does your honor
travel often without Suite?'
The governor waved hand behind
him. II left them ut the last planta-
| tiOn and rode on alone. | felt safe
enough till / saw you, BOland.'
He smiled grimly. and a grimmer
smile stole to the lean lips of the man.
ager of Salem. Fear is good thing
for forward minds your honor" he
said with respect in the tone of his
voice and challenge in the words.
"rll say this, Boland, your mistress
has been fortunate in her staff. You
have a ready tongue"
Darius looks quickened, and he
| ierked his chin up. $50, your honor,
so. But might l ask that you weigh
carefully the warming of Mr.. Calhoun?
| There's trouble at Trelawney. | have
| it from good sources, and Mr.. Calhoun
has made preparations against the
sure risings. I'd take heed of what
he says. He knows"
The governor touched up his horse.
"Boland, I'll think over what you've
said about the MaroOnS and Mr.. Cal
! houn. He's doing no harm as he is,
that's sure. So why shouldn't he 90
on as he is? That's your argument.
! isn't it,"
Boland nodded. ITS part of my