The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-01-26

hoiior. and gave sallormen better
drink than they ever had, hear. In
jamaica he treats his slaves as though
they were men and not Mohlcans.'
"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, aud his
dry face wrnkled still more. "Ah,
and when was this word come, your
honof?"
but yesterday, Boland. and he'll
do we'll to obey, for | have no choice
but to take him In hand If he goes
sallivanting."
"Gallvanting-hcre, in Jamaica !
Does your honor remember where we
are? Galyantlng-where should he
gallivant?"
The governor waved contemptu-
Gus hand. ut doesn't need ingenuity
to find place, for some do 1t on their
own estate. ! have seen It,"
Darius spoke sharply. Your honor.
that's got the faint, and he's not the
man TO so hunting for it. Drink-wcll.
suppose a gentleman does take his
quantern, is it a crime? ask your
honor. Is that crime In Jamaican"
ITS no crime, Roland: ncverthc-
less. your Mr.. Calhoun will have To
take his fiji on his own land from the
day I send him the command of the
London government"
And what day Will that be, your
honor?"
To be questioned by one who had
been revolutionary was worse than
distaSteful TO the governor. THAT
day will be when find the occasion
opportune, my brave Boland." he said
sourly.l
"Why brave your honor?' There
was an ominous light In Darius eye.
"Did you not fight with George
Washington against the king of Eng
lsnd--against King George? And If
YOU did, was that not brave?'
at was trne, your lronor.' came the
firm reply. ut Vas the one right good
thing TO do, ns We provclf'f IT by the
victory we had. We aid what we set
out to do. But soc, II YOU Will let II
poor man speakesls mind. II / were
you I'd not impose the command on
Slr. Calhoun" '3f'
"Why, Boland" "''f ~
Darius spoke courageously." "Your
honor, he has many friends In IN
maica, and they won't stand It. BE.
sides. he won't stand 1t. And II lie
contests your honor, the island will
be with him"
The governor WINGED, but he said:
ITS what nm ordered TO do my man.
I'm Il servant OF the crown, and the
crown has ordained it."
Darius grew stronger In speech.
But why do you have pleasure in il?
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
ish himl Must the governor be rs
ruthless as his master? Look. your
honor, wouldn't impose that com
mand-nnt 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.marsha. Id heed his
warning, your honor, or II may injure
your reputation as a ruler. No, Id see
myself In nethermOst HI before I'd
NEEDLE with Mr.. Calhouh. He's dam
gerous man when he's moved"
"Boland, you'll succeed as a school.
master, when all else fails. You teach
perSlstently."
"Your honor Is clever enough 10
know what's what, but I'd like 10 see
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 sute?"
The governor waved a hand behind
him. Il left them at the last planta.
ton and rode on alone. felt safe
enough till I saw you, Boland."
lie smiled grimly, and a grimmer
smile stole 10 the lean lips of the man.
ager of Salem. Fear is a good thing
for forward minds, your honor" he
said with respect in the tone OF his
voice and challenge In the words
"i'll say this Boland, your mistress
has been fortunate in her staff. You
have a ready tongue"
Darius looks quickcDed, and he
jerkcd his chin up. $50, your honor,
so. But might ! ask that you weigh
carefully the warning of Mr.. Calhoun:
There's trouble at Trclnwney. have
1t from good sources, and Mr.. Calhoun
has made preparations against the
sure risings. Id 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 so
OH as he Is? That's your argument.
isn't IT,
Boland nodded. ITS part OF my
argument, not all of IL. or course.
he's doing no harm; he's doing good
every day. He's got stiff hand for
the shirker and the wanlof. but he's
.man that knows his mind and that's a