The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-29
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you with permanent moorings here in 1 Execution Dock. You do not leave this house." He took a step in the, direc- tion of the doorway, and raised his voice. "Ho there ." he was be- ginning to call.
 Captain Blood's right hand had re- emerged from the breast of his doublet, bringing with it long pistol with sill yer mountings richly chased, which he leveled within a foot of the deputy-gov- ernor's head.
 Don't stir from where you are, my lord, or there may be an accident"
 And my lord, who had been moving to Bishops assistance, stood instantly arrested. The deputy-governor was swaying on unsteady legs. Peter Blood considered him with agrimness that in creased his panic.
 II marvel that I don't pistol you without more ado, ye fat blackguard. Be good enough to give me your arm, Colonel Bishop. Come, come, man, your arhn."
 Bishop obeyed. Captain Blood tucked his left arm through the deputy-goyer- nor's proffered right. Then he thrust his own right hand with its pistol back into the breast of his doublet Though invisible, it's aiming at ye none the less, and I give you my word of honor that I'll shoot ye dead upon the~very least provocation, whether that provocation is yours or another's. And now, ye greasy hangman, step out as brisk and lively as ye can, and behave as naturally as ye may, or it's the black stream of Coytus yell be contemplat- ing. Arm in arm they passed through the house and down the garden, where Arabella fingered, awaiting Peter Blood's return. She was convinced now that she had done him a monstrous in- justice. Therefore she fingered there in the garden, awaiting his return that she might make amends. And when at last he. came, it was in company--un- usually close and intimate company with her uncle. Tn vexation she real ized that explanations must be post poned.
 He passed, with his companion, from that fragrant garden into the court yard of the fort. Here the Command ant, who had been instructed to hold himself in readiness with the neces- sary men against the need to effect the arrest of Captain Blood, was amazed by the curious spectacle of the deputy governor of Jamaica strolling forth arm in arm and apparently on the friend l Hest terms with the intended prisoner. For as they went, Blood was chatting and laughing briskly.
 They passed out of the gates unchal- lenged, and so came to the mole where the cock-bOat from the Arabella was waiting. They took their places side by side in the stern sheets, and were pulled away together, always very close and friendly, to the great red ship where Jeremy Pitt so anxiously awaited news.
 Colonel Bishop stood in the waist. his great face blenched to the color of clay, his mouth loose. almost afraid to look at the sturdy ruffians who lounged about the shot-rack on the main hatch.
 Now, don't be alarming yourself. Colonel, darling" Blood said. "WeW talk the matter over while we are din ing, for trust yell not refuse to honor my table by your company"
 He led away the will-less, cowed bully to the great cabin.
 May l ask wha |. what are i. your intentions?" Bishop quavered.
 We've said his lordship made a mis- take when he handed me the commis- sion which the secretary of state did me the honor to design for me- I'm disposed to agree with you; so I'll take to the sea again. I'll be getting back to Tortuga and my buccaneers"
 My God" groaned the deputy gov ernor. 'Ye ye. never mean that yell carry me to Tortugai i'
 No, no. All want is that ye in- sure my safe departure from Port Royal. We've given certain orders to your Harbor- Master, and others of the Commandant of pour plaguey fort. Yen be so good as to send for them