Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-24
Continued from Yesterdays Starr

Aye-but the worst mistake of all
In this matter OF commissions" said
Blood to his lordship, was the one
that made this greasy SLAYER Deputy
Governor of Jamaica instead of Its
hangman, which is the Office for
which he's by nature fitted"
Captain Blood" said his lordship
sharply in reproof. Upon my soul
and honor, sir, you so much too far.
You are '"
But here Bishop interrupted him.
He had heaved himself to his feet,
at last. and was venting his fury in
unprintable abuse. Captain Blood,
who had also risen, stood apparently
impassive, for the storm to spend
itself When at last this happened,
he addressed himself quietly TO Lord
Julian. as il Colonel Bishop had not
spoken.
Your lordship was about 10 say?'
he asked, with challenging smooth
ness.
But his lordship had by now re-
covered his habitual Composure, and
was again disposed to be concilia-
tory. He laughed and shrugged.
Faith here's 2, deal OF unneces-
sary heat" said he. And God knows
this plaguey climate provides enough
Of that. Perhaps. Colonel Bishop,
you are a little uncompromising; and
you, sir, are certainly a deal too
eeppery. I have said, speaking on
behalf OF my Lord Sunderland, that
7 arm content to await the result of
your experiment"
But Bishops fury had by now
reached a stage in which il was not
to be restrained.
Are you. indeed" ne roared
We'll, then. am not. This is a mat
ter in which your lordship must al
low me to be the better judge. And
anyhow, I'll take the risk of acting
on my own responsibility"
Lord Julian abandoned the strug-
gle. He smiled YEARLY, shrugged
and waved hand in implied resisna-
ton. The Deputy Governor storme ed
on.
Since my lord here has given you
4 commission, / can't regularly deal
with you out of hand for piracy as
YOU deserve. But you shall answer
before a court martial for your action
in the matter of Wolverstone, and
take the consequences
II see" said Blood. Now we come
10 it. And it's yourself as Deputy
Governor will preside over that same
court martial So that We can wipe
off old scores by hanging me, it's
little We care how ye do it," He
laughed, and added: "Praemonitus
praemunitus."
What shall that mean" quoth Lord
Julian sharply.
II had imagined that your lordship
would have had some education"
He was at pains, you see. to be
provocative.
It's not the literal meaning l am
asking, sir" said Lord Julian, with
frosty dignity. 81 want to know
what you desire me to understand?'
Til leave your lordship guessing
said Blood. And I'll be wishing ye
both very good day" He swept of
his feathered hat. and made them a
leg very elegantly.
Before you CO." said Bishop, land
10 save you from any idle rashness
III tell you that the Harbor- Ma er
and the Commandant have their or
riers, You don't leave Port Royal, my
fne gallows bird. Damme, ! mean
TO provide YOU with permanent moor
ings here, in Execution Dock
Peter Blood stiffened and his vivid
blue eyes stabbed the bloated face OF
his enemy. He passed his long cane
into his loft hand, and with his right
thrust negligently into the breast OF
his doublet he swung to Lord Julian
who was thoushtfully frowning.
Your lordship, l think, promised
me immunity from this.
What I may have promised" said