The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-05

groups or diharmed Spnniards stood
huddled now like hcrded sheep.
suddenly Miss Bishop recovered
from her nausea. TO lean forward
staring wild.cycd, willis, II possible
her checks turned yet dondlcr hue
than, they had been already.
Picking his way dnlntlly thru tina,
SHAMELESS In tho waist came n tall
man with deep tanned fnco that
was shaded by n Spanish headpiocc
He was armed In haokand,broast OF
black steel beautifully damascened
with golden nrabcsaues. over this
Ike n stole, he wore sling OF scarlet
silk, from each end OF which hung
silvor'moun,ed pistol. Up the broad
companion to tho quarterback he
came. moving with easy assurance.
until hc stood before the Spanish nd
mlrai. Then he bowed stiff and for.
mally. A crisp. metallic voice. speak.
lng perfect Spanish. reached those
two spectators on the poop. and In,
creased the admlring wonder in
which Lord Julian had observed the
mans approach.
We meet again ut last. Don
Miguel" IL said. Il hope you are
Satisfied. Attic the meeting may not
be exactly as YOU pictured Il. at least
Il has been very ardcntly sought and
desired by you"
Speechless. llvld OF face. his mouth
distorted and his breathing laborcd.
Don Miguel de Esplnosa received the
irony OF that man TO whom he attrib,
uted his ruin and more beside. Then
no uttered an inarticulate cry OF
rage. and HIS hand swept 20 his
sword. But even as his fingers closed
upon the hilt. tho others closed upon
his wrist to arrest the action.
Calm. Don Miguel he was quiet.
ly but firmly cnjoincd. DO not rcck,
lessly invite tho ugly extremes such
as you would. yourself. have prac.
,iced had the situation been re.
versed."
A moment they stood looking Into
each others eyes.
What do YOU intend by mef" the
spaniard enquired at last. his voice
hoarse.
Captain Blood shrugged. The firm
lips smiled a little. AN that intend
has been already accomplished And
lest u increase your raneour. beg
you 20 ohaerve that you have brought
II entirely upon yourself. You would
have Il SO" He turned and pointed
10 the boats. which his men were
heaylng from the boom amidships.
Your boats are being launched. You
are VI liberty TO embark in them with
your men before we scuttlc this ship.
fonder are the shores OF Hlspanioln.
You should make them safely. And
II you'll thko take my advice. sir.
you'll not hunt mo again. think l
am unlucky 10 you. Get you home.
TO Spain. Don Miguel. and to con.
Germs that you understand better
than this trade Of the sea"
For long moment the defeated
admiral continued 20 stare his hatred
in silence. then. still withou, speak.
Ing. he went down the companion.
staggering like drunken man. his
useless rapler gathering behind him.
His conqucror. who had not even
troubled 10 disarm him. watched him
so. then turned and faced those two
Immediately above him on tho poop.
Lord Julian might have observed.
had he been less taken up with other
things. that the fellow seemed sud.
denly 10 stiffen. and that no turned
pale under his deep tan. A moment
no stood At gaze. then suddenly and
swiftly he came up tho steps. Lord
Julian stood forward 20 meet him.
'Yo don't mean. sir. that you'll let
that Spanish scoundrel 80 frce7" he
cried.
Tho gentleman In tho black corse.
LEI appeared 10 becoufo aware OF his
lordshlp for tho first time.
And who the devil may you be-"
he asked. with n marked Irish nc.
cent. And what business may II be
Of yours at ail7"
His lordship conceived that the
fellows turbulence and utter lack OF
proper difference must be corrected.
Il am Lord julian wade" he an.
nounced. with that object.
Apparently the announcement made
no impression.
Are you. indeed Then perhaps
yen explain what the plague you're
doing aboard this ship"
Lord Julian controlled himself 10
afford the desired explanation. lie
did 70 shortly and impatlently.
He took you prisoner. did he
along with Miss Bishop thcrc7"
You are acquainted with Miss
Bishop" cried his lordship. passing
from surprise to surprise.
But this mannerlcss fellow had
stepped past him. and waa making
n lex 10 the lady. who on hN side re.
manned unresponsivo and forbiddlnR
10 the point Of scorn. Observing this.
he turned 10 answer Lord Julian's
question.
II had that honor once" said he.
But Il seems that Miss Bishop has n
shorter memory"
His lips were twisted into n wry
smile. and there was pain In the blue
eyes that CLEANED 70 wildly under
his black brows. pain blending with
tho mockery Of his voice. But OF all
this II was the mockery alone that
was perceived by Miss Bishop: she
resented II.
II do not number thieves and
pirates among my acquaintance. Cap.
tain Blood" said she; whereupon his
lordship exploded in excitement.
Captain Bloodr he cried. Are
you Captain Biood7"
What else were ye supposing7'
Blood asked tho question YEARLY.
his mind on other things. II do not
number thieves and pirates among
my acquaintance" The cruel phrase
filled his brain. re.echoing and rever.
bernting there.
But Lord Julian would not be dc.
MED. He caught him By the sleeve
with one hand, whilst with the other
he pointed after the retreatlng. de.
iected figure OF Don Miguel.