Evening journal., 1923-01-18

CONTINUED From Our Last Issue)
Miss Bishop sat bemused, her
brows knit. At last his lordship
broke the silence.
He amazes me. this man said
he, in his slow. languid voice that
never seemed 10 change It's level
That he should alter his course for
US is in itself matter for wonder;
but that he should take a risk on
our behalf-that he should venture
into Jamaica waters. .... II amazes
me. as I have said"
Miss Bishop raised her eyes, and
looked at him.
what is still more amazing is
that he does not hold us to ran
SOM" said she at last
IT'S what you deserve"
"Oh. and why, IL you please -
For speaking to him as you did"
Il usually call things by their
names"
His lordship stared at her Then
he half-closed his large. pale eyes.
and tilted his head a little. Il won
der why you hate him So" he said
softly.
Hate him? Lord. What
thought! I don't regard the fellow
at all"
Then We should ma'am." His
lordship spoke his thought frankly
Hes worth regarding He'd he an
acquisition TO the Kings navy
man that can do the things he did
this morning"
Mass Bishop was moved to ssr-
cssm.
You should use your influence
with my Lord Sunderland to have
the King offer him commission
His lordship laughed softly.
Faith. It's done already. have
his com mission in my pocket" And
he increased her amazem-nt by
brief exposition OF ,he circum-
stances. In thst amazement he left
her. and went in quest OF Blood.
He found the Captain pacing on
The quarterback. With the ami
able familiarity he used. Lord Ju-
Ian slipped an arm through one n
the Captains. and fell into step be-
side him.
What's this?" snapped Blood
whose mood was fierce and raw. His
lordship was not disturbed.
L desire, sir. that we be friends"
said he suavely. Then nc proceed
cd to explain himself and his mis-
sion.
When he had done. Captain
Blood. who until that moment. had
stood still under the spell OF his
sstonishment. disengaged his arm
from his lordship's. and stood .
squsrely before him.
"Ye're my guest aboard this ship" F.
said he. and ! still have some no
ton OF decent behavior left me from
other days. thief and pirate though /.
] may be. SO I'll not he telling you
what I think OF you for daring 10 /
bring me this offer or OF my Lord |
Sunderland-since he's your kins- |
man-for having the impudence to |
send Il. But Il does not surprise me
at eli that one who is a minister OF
James stuart's should conceive that
every man Is 10 be seduced by brides
into betraying those whc trust
him" He flung out an arm in
me direction OF the waist. whence
came the half-melancholy chant OF
the Longing buccaneers.
Again you misapprehend me-"
cried Lord Julian. between concern
and indignation. That is not in
ended. Your followers will be in
GUIDED In your commission"
And dye think they'll go with
me 10 hunt their brethren-the
Brethren Of the Coast? on my
soul, Lord Julian. it is yourself does q
he misapprehending.'
His lordship fetched a heavy sigh
A pity" he said slowly. "Oh. bis
er me-a cursed pity" He held
'ut his hand. moved TO 81 on sud
len generous impulse. But no Of
'ense between us. Captain Blood"
"Oh, no offense. But .... I'm a
hlef and a pirate" He laughed
Without mirth. and, disregardinE the
,roffered hand. swung on his heel.
CHAPTER XXI
The Service of King James
Miss Arabella Bishop was aroused
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