The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-06-04
CHAPTER VI-Continued


"Nor will you. Nephew Robert. No,
my problems are connected with the
difficult task Of attaining an imaginary
spot in this trackless waste and puz-
element as to whether have correctly
estimated an equation Of human val
ues. You are not, perhaps, mathe-
NAUTICAL? All, too badI There Is no
mental exercise so restful and divert
ing to the mind as algebra. But fig-
ures lack the warm interest of human
equations. AS, for instance, the exact
degree of trust to be imposed in I'M
trustworthy persons"
sail ho'' shouted the lookout In
the main crosstrees.
Murray's calm face flushed with sud-
den emotion, and he took step for
ward.
where does she lie?' he trumpeted
through his clasped hands.
Maybe one, two points to larboard,
sir"
"Can you make her out?"
'Only tops'ls, sir; big 'uns."
'Let me know as soon as you make
her." said Murray, and turned back
to me.
But almost at once the other look
out in the foretop sang out
Second sail to larboard, sir, comm
up arter t'other chap!"
Murray rubbed his hands together
with every evidence Of satisfaction.
"Ahw he exclaimed. "It appears
that my estimation of the safe degree
of trust to be imposed in the given
situation was within the bounds of ac-
curacy."
az don't understand you"
'No? In plain English let us say
then that my own vessel and consort
are meeting me according to plan"
"Why do you speak Of trustT 1
challenged. Cannot you trust your
own people?"
81 trust nobody farther than
must" he retorted.
And without another word he pro-
dueed a patent folding spygIass from
his pocket and clapped it to his eye.
Silver, who had been an interested
witness to the scene from his aerie
atop of the cabin skylight, hoped
across the deck to my great-uncle's
side.
Begin, your pardon, captain" he
said But I'd make oath that topsl
is the canvas you took out O. the mo-
gups ship off Pondicherry. Mind it,
sir? Twas uncommon bleached and
looked whiter'n our CLOTH"
Murray handed him the glass.
"Stap me, Silver, but / believe you
are right" he returned. what a
hawks eye you must have! Here, see
what you can make Of it with this
Long John peered through the glass,
steadying his crutch against the butt
of the miZzen.
AYE, It's"
"R'yal James to leeward !" hailed
the foretop.
And the main crosstrees echoed not
to be outdone-
"Walrus comm up astarn o. herT
"'Tis they, never doubt" assented
Silver as he lowered the glass. dig
GIN into it they are, too, and a lusty
show o. canvas to both o. them. If
you was to ask me now, captain, I'd
say Flint isn't willing to pillow your
wake"
My great-uncle INDUCED In a pinch
of snuff, mildly cynical smile upon
his handsome features.
II thank you" he acknowledged.
"And now 1 would have the men tum-
BILE up their gear from below and
make ready the boats. / shall also
leave it to you, Silver, to lay the
powder-train. How much have your"
Three casks, SIR"
Excellent. But allow Us annie
time to get Free"
'Why do you give your orders to
Silver and not to Bones?" I inquired
curiously after the one-legged man
had gone for'ard.
My great-uncle lowered his glass
with a benevolent smile.
81 rejoice to perceive that you have
an observant tendency" he CON-
mented. "Why do / single out Silver
for orders? All! The reasons are
quite obvious. To begin with, he is
gifted with a personality which en-
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