Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-12-02
The DOOM TRAIL

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tice. so be not disheartened.
And how could / be disheartened,
demanded, as I SET her down, VIII
two friends such as / may boast OFT
There was mist before my eyes
and was not sorry when Juggini
broke In upon our farewells.
AVE. John Waterman win be walt
ing US at the Temple stairs. and we
have little time to spare II we are &c
get aboard before the other passengers
This De yeulIe would recognize you
fear even in this disguise"
could not forbear grimace at the
reference 20 my get-up. linsey-wool'
sey shirt. with hOmespun jacket ano
breaches and a bobbed scratch-wig.
the whole designed to give me a rustic
appearances, which there can be no
doubt that Il did.
Never mind. Master Harry" ad
monished Jugglns as he clapped az
ugly beaver Of ancient style upon my
head in New York you will rig your
self In forest-runners garb. and for
get that you ever played the pumpkin
Give granny last kiss, and.
She few at me. light as q bird; heI
arms clasped momentarily about my
neck fell her kiss on my cheek; and
then she was gone from the room.
may as well say here that / never saw
her again. although many night as
lay under the stars was to remem-
Der her quaint ways. her sweet, shrill
voice and loving smile.
But | had no opportunity for such
thoughts as Juggins and ! hurried
through the streets toward the river,
where a wherry was awaiting US. All
the way he kept up a running fire Of
last-mlnute advice and instructions.
Guard well the letters have given
you, the one to Corlaer no less than
those 10 Governor Burnet and Master
Golden. coriaer. though he be only
rude, unlettered woodsman. is none
the less of Importance In the wilder.
ness country. He hath the confidence
OF the Indians of the Six Nations, 4
mighty tribe, or rather confederacy OF
tribes, Master Harry / have writ as
strongly as man may to Governor
Burnett but I would have you say to
him all that you can think of to urge
him 10 a vigorous course. It's NO
hour for halfway measures. We must
crush Murray once and for ALL"
We came presently to greenwich
reach, and steered a passage through
the river traffic to the side Of the New
Venture. Master Abbot, her captain,
met US AT the rail.
"The young man Is not sure Of him. |
self ailoat, and would seek his BERTH"
said Master Jugglns. after the prellm.
Inaries had been passed.
"As he pleases." agreed Captain Alb
bot indlfferently. .Yare the first /
aboard, lad, and may choose your quar-
ters. You may bunk with the second
mate or one OF the other passengers.
But no." he corrected himself; Il
should have said with one OF two NJ
the other passengers. The lady hath
4 cabin to herself"
+ The LADY," / exclaimed.
Master Juggins pursed his lips In 3
whistle.
so you carry a lady" he com
nented.
AYE" replied Abbot.
"Wh0 Is she7"
II know not"
He turned to me.
and now. young sir, what do you
iay5 VIII Il be the second mate or g
for companionT
'The second mate" said.
He nodded his head. called a sea.
nan to carry my luggage below and
,oint the way. and walked OF.
Master Juggins drew me back to the
all.
"'TIs best I should not walt" he
aid. stay below tn you be safe out
( Thames mouth, Master Harry. You
ke.silss Be sase aHsHah aaN,s hHtaeaHeA - /. /,
sure precaution."
II will not forget" ! promised.
"And one thing more, lad. Do not
tint your wants for money. Governor
iurnet will aid you to draw whatever
on may desire through the bankers
! New York Remember. you spend
o my behalf. would willingly USE
Il ! have to thwart Murray. When
Il is said and done. we are at war ,
-Ith France. It's no war OF generals ,
nd armies and admirals and fleets. ] .
rant you. But war Il Is"
He smote the rail with his hand BY !
ay Of emphasis. !
"what kind Of WARP asked.