Year: 1876

sonorous voice echoed through the room,
while the jewels flashed and scintillat-
ed his clothing as he gesticulated
wildly.


The Malay translated the will of his
chieftain, and Jackson was informed that
he should have an opportunity to try his
skill-that, if successful, he would be
loaded with wealth such as he never
dreamed of--that his comrades should
share in his good fortune, and liberty as
well AZ Jewels should be the share OF the
white strangers. But, on the other hand,
after exciting false hopes and making an
assertion he could not make good, if the
Princess should die, then death with the
most exquisite torments would be the
portion of all.


1t WAS not without nervous chill that
the shipmaster listened to the alterna-
tive, and although his face was pale, still
he never faltered in his step rs he fol-
lowed a guide to the presence of the
Princess.


rassment as he bent over the slight form
of the Princess, who was little more than
child in years and stature. She was
reclining in silken hammock, partially
covered by eight gauze covering. She
moved her head from side to side, moan
ing with pain, and quietly submitted to
Jackson as he examined her pulse.
tongue, etc.


He soon discovered that her trouble
was nothing more serious than slow
fever, which the contents of the medi-
cine chest would easily alleviate, and he
breathed silent but fervent prayer of
gratitude for the means Of escape offered
to his comrades and himself.


The precious collection OF drugs were
soon under his watchf,l care, the proper
remedies given, and for the first time for
many days the Princess sank into an
easv and refreshing slumber that night.


Jackson watched by her hammock,
while the stern old chief occupied pile
of cushions close beside him.


The recovery of the patient was rapid,
thanks to a good constitution; and Capt.
Jackson, i'll the course of ten days, had
the satisfaction Of seeing her sitting up,
laughing and talking with her overjoyed
father.


The safety of the shipwrecked crew
was assured, the R,jah more than kept
his word, heaping gems and gold dust
upon them all


To Jackson he made the most magnii-
cent offers, pressing upon him the Office
of chief ja-ju of the island. But the
shipmaster wisely declined the Office IN
cautious language; and, parting his belt,
received an addition that more than ex-
ceeded his widest ideas of wealth.


The entire party were conveyed to
Singapore, where Jackson bade adieu to
his old comrades, taking the first mail
steamer that left.


Reaching Liverpool, he soon arrived
at his destination, being warmly wei
coined by his wife and little ones, to
whom he told his strange adventures.


Without loss of time he called on the
Owners of the Exporter, who had mean
while secured their full insurance on
vessel and cargo, coolly informing Jack
son that he need never expect to conf
mand one of their ships again, for which
rebuff he cared but little.


Removing to a small bat growing
western town, he became Unidentified
with its prosperity, and today is one of
its wealthiest and most influential citi-
zens.


He has conscientiously striven to re-
pair the error into which he was drawn,
but never thinks of Shanghai and the
ten trade without visible shudder.