Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-11

fingered, awaiting Peter Blood's re-
turn. 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 made
amends. And when at last he
came. it was in company-unusual-
ly close and intimate company
with her uncle. In vexation she
realized that explanations must be
postponed,
He passed, with his companion,
from that fragrant garden into the
courtyard Of the fort Here the
Commandant, who had been in
structed to hold himself in readi-
ness with the necessary men
against the need to effect the ar
rest of Captain Blood, was amazed
by the curious spectacle of the
Deputy-Governor of Jamaica stroll
ing forth arm in arm and apparent
ly on the friendliest terms with the
intended prisoner. For as they
went, Blood was chatting and
laughing briskly.
They passed out of the gates I'M
challenged, 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 anuouslf
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
Irufians who lounged about the
Ishot-rack on the main astch
Nov, don't be alarming your
lself. Colonel, darling" Blood said.
"We'll talk the matter over while
we are dining, for I trust ven not
refuse to honor my table by your
company
He led away the willless, cowed
bully to the great cabin.
May / ask wha what are
your intentions?" Bishop quavered.
we've said his lordship made a
mistake when he handed me the
commission which the Secretary OF
State did me the honor to design
flor me. I'm disposed to agree with
you; so I'll take to the sea again.
I'll be getting back to Tortuga and
Imy buccaneers"
MY Cod" groaned the Deputy
Governor. "Ye We never
mean that ven carry me to Tortu-
gal"
NO, no. All l want ia that vs.
insure my safe departure from
Port Royal Ye'ye given certain
orders 10 your ,Harbor-M Master. and
others to the Commandant of your
plaguey fort. Yen be so good as
to send for them both aboard here,
and inform them IN my presence
that the Arabella is leaN2g this
afternoon on the Kings service
and is to pass out unmolested
And so as to make quite sure of
their obedience. they shall go a lit
tie voyage with us, themselves.
Here's what you require. New
write-unless you prefer the yard
arm"
Bishop glared at him. then
Struggling heavily, he took up the
pen and sat down at the table. In
an unsteady hand he wrote that
summons to his officers. Blood dis
patched it ashore; and then babe
his unwilling guest to table.
Il trust, Colonel, your appetite is
as stout as usual"
The Captain Sell to with a good
appetite. But before he was mid
way through the meal came Hay
ton to inform him that Lord Julian
Wade had just come aboard, and
was asking to see him instantly.
Il was expecting him." said
Blood. Fetch him in"
Blood signaled to the servant,
who was standing behind Bishop.
set a chair for his lordshlp.
Hayton, send his lordship's boat
ashore. Tell them he'll not be re-
turning yet awhile"
What's that?" cried his lord
ship. BLISTER me! Dye mean to
detain me?"
Just to make myself aB& my
lads here safe from Colonel Bish-
ops gallows. There's a note from
his haad gone ashore to summon
the Harbor- Master and the Com.
mandant OF the fort. Once they
are aboard, shall have all the
hostages l need for our safety"
'You fool" his lordship said.
do you dream that I came aboard
your pirate ship without taking my
measures? l informed the Com
mandant of exactly how you had
compelled Colonel Bishop to &C
company you. Judge now whether
he or the Harbor Master will obey
the summons, or whether you will
be allowed to depart as you mag
inc"
I'm sorry for that" said Blood
but not on my own account It's
! the Deputy Governor there I'm sor-
~ for. Dye know what we've
done? Sure, now, we've very likely
/ hanged him"