The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-31
CONTINUED From Saturday

Isn't tho task Il trifle invldiouaf'
wondered Blood.
Very well, I'll leave letter for
him. l hope hen like t."
Captain Blood took up his duties M
once. There WAS much TO be done 10
place Port Royal in a proper state OF
defense, after what hnd happened
there. He made an inspection OF the
ruined fort. and Issued instructions
for the work upon Il, which was TO
DO started Immediately. Next he
ordered the caraening OF the three
French VESSELS that they might be
rendered soaworthy once more
Finally, with the sanction OF Lord
Willoughhy. no marahaled his bua.
cancers and surrendered TO them one,
fifth OF the captured treasure. leav.
ing II to their choice thereafter either
10 depart or TO enroll themselves In
the service OF King William.
A acorc OF them elected TO rcmain,
and amongst these were Jeremy Pitt.
ogle and Dyke. whose outlawry, like
Hoods. had come 10 an end with the
downfall OF King James. They were
saving old wolverstone, who had
been left behind az Cartagena- the
only survivors OF that band OF rebels.
convict who had left Barbados over
three years ago In the clnco Llagas.
On the following morning. whilst
van der kuylcn's fleet was making
finally ready for sea, Blood sat In the
spacious whitcwaahed room that was
tho governors office. when Major
Mallard brought him word that
Bishops homins squadron was in
sight.
That is very we'll" said Blood. .I
am glad he comes before Lord VII.
loughby's departure. The orders,
major. are That you place him under
arrest tho moment he steps ashore.
Then bring him here 20 me. A mo.
ment." He wrote hurried note,
That 10 Lord wllloughby aboard
Admiral van der Kuylcn's flagship 2
Major Mallard saluted aud depart.
ed. Peter Blood sat back In his chair
and stared at the ceiling. frownlng.
Time moved on. Came a tap al the
door. and an elderly negro slave pre-.
scented himself. Would his cxccllcncy
receive Mise Blshop7
His exceilency changed color. lie
sat quite htIll. staring al the negro a
moment. conscious that HIS pulses
were drumming In manner wholly
unusual to them. Then quietly he an
scented.
He rose when she entered. and II
he was not as pale as she was. Il was
because his tan dissembled II. For q
moment there was silence between
them. as they stood looking each al
tho other Then she moved forward,
and began nj last 10 speak, haitingiy,
In an unsteady voice. amazing In one
usually so calm and deliberate.
II IL. Major Mhllard has
just told me :"
Major Mailard exceeded his duty. =
said Blood. and because OF the effort
he made 90 steady his voice Il sound
Cd harsh and unduiy loud.
Hs naw her start, and stop. and In
stantly made amends. You alarm
yourself without reason. Miss Bishop
Whatever may iic between me and
your uncle. you may be sure that
shall not follow the example he has
set me. / shall not abuse my posi-
ton TO prosecute private ven
geance. On the contrary. Ahal
abuse II 10 protect him. Lord VII
loughby'a recommendation 10 me 1,
that shall treat him without mercy
Ny own intention is TO send him back
10 his plantation in Barbadog"
| sho came slowly forward now
Il .. arm glad that you will Dc
that. Glad. above all. for your OWL
sake" She held out her hand TO him
lie considered II critically. Their
he bowed over Il. "I'n not presume
TO take It in tho hand OF thief ant
a pirate said no bitterly.
You are no longer that" she said
and strove TO smile.
Yet owe no thanks to yos IA
| am not" he answered. Il think
there's no more 10 be said, unless II
be TO add the assurance that Lore
Julian Wade has also nothing 10 ap
prehend from me. That, no doubt
viii be the assurance that your peac,
OF mind requires
For your Pwn sako--yes. But FOR
your own sake only. j would not
have you do anything mean or dis
honorinK."
Thief ana pirate tho I be?''
She clenched her hand. and made d
| little gesture OF despair and impa
tience.
"wlll you never forgive me those
words7"
I'm finding Il n triflc hard. con
fess. But what does It matter. when
all Is said?'
Her clear hazel eyes considered
him a moment wistfully. Then she
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