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THE OCEAN RIIILs.

A Companion Story to " Slbyl,
The Sea Siren.”

BY COLONEL PPIESITISS INGRAHAM,

AUTHOR 0? “MERLE, TEE XCTXNEER,” “no”.
TEZL'MA, THE MERCILESS,” 1:70., ETC.

CHAPTER I.
NI'MBERED AMONG THE SLAIN.

Two vowels driving along over a rungh sea,
and beforo a brisk wind. with all the 5m] «t that
they «land spread tn tlw brva and {rum Hu-
hows of the one flashes of flame bursting. and
from the stem of the other the same, fullva by
the deep roar of heavy guns.

It was a sea 0111154: by night, in half It gulu
both vescols beautiful in build. and 0f SI-lIm-nor
rig, and though the pursuI-r was the swiI'tI-r (If
Ilk- two. Illltl lIml provon the stronger and II III .-
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s‘iot, her sails were rent, her spars gushed, and
her shot-seamed decks were strewn with the
deal and dying of her crew.

Her battery numbered the same as the guns
on b \ pursuer, her crew had hem equal in num.
her, when 0 chase began, but now she was al-
xnast a wreck, an:l lzcr defenders had suffered
heavily.

But she still sped on, still fled from her more
flat-k 1) ‘led enemy, until a broadside from her op-
ponent brought her to, and added manynzorc to
the list of killed and wounded.

Upon the pursucr‘s dwck the crew stood at
their guns, the sailincn Were at their posts, and
a band of boarders crouched near the r, uartcr-
deck, ready to follow their captain’s lcali.

There was an airof perfect discipline upon all,
and though the vessel’s decks bore blow-stains,
where some gallant tar had fallen the dead or
wounded had been quickly removed below.

The battery of the schooner was a superb one,
consisting of one bow pivot—gun of suprrior
mount and workmanshipoand forty-two-pound
rifle, five long eightecns a broadside, and two
pivot stern guns of thirty-two caliber—eight
splendid pieces for a craft of her tonnage, which
was about two hun'lrcd tons.

The hull of the schooner was ver long and
sharp, though she was not of very ow build,
rising well out of the water, and particularly
fore and aft, with high bulwnrlis that protected
her decks Well in rough weather.

Her extremely needlelike bowsprit, running
well up, and her remarkably tall masts, the top-
masts particularly so, would be remarked upon
by an sailor at a glance, while the great
breadt between the masts would also be noted.

This gave a very lar o foresail to tho
rchooner, and with her ong bowsprit and
main-boom, the spread of , sail she set was
him ly enormous.

er crew, dressed in blue nts, white shirts
and red skull-caps, were a picturesque looking,
bronzed-facod lot of men, and they stood at
their posts with the air of those who knew their
strength and their commander.

The latter stood on the quarter-deck with two
other officers, evidently his lieutenants, whzlo a
grou of four middies were conversing together
ami shigs.

The 0 cars and men, from the captain down,
were all young, it seemed the commander of
tin handsome craft being hardly over tWenty-
six, with a. face in which was strangely blended
goal looks, strength of character and courage.

He wore a blue uniform jacket and nts, and
they fitted his form to perfection whi e his head
was sheltered by a ault'n encircled by a. gold
Land, and with an anc or in front framed by a
wreath of gold.

His ofiiccrs were likewise uniformed, but were
silver instead of gold-lace, and one of them ar-
ticular] was a handsome, frank-faced fel ow,
who loo ed the man to do and dare anything.

The schooner flying from a relentless foe was
about the same size as her pursuer, though she
had not the spread of canvas nor the very trim
ap ance of the other.

one, she would be called a beautiful craft,
but compared with the one gllding along in her
wake the diflerence was marked.

Her crew were uniformed, and her officers
were resplendent with gold-lace, one of them
markedly noticeable; but there was neither the
air of discipline nor the general neatness to be
seen asupon her pursuer, while her men were
certain] rough-looking, and in many cases evil-
faced fc lows.

Her officers were three in number, her com-
mander, the one rigged out so resplendently, bo-
inga young man 0 hard] more than. twenty-
three, with a dark face, andsome Withal, yet
then working with intense feeling that gave it a
re llent expression.

he other two officers looked like men more
accustomed to the forecastlc than the quarter-
deck.

The strangest part of this sea chase was that
both vessels carried the same colors at their

, seek, the American flag floating above each

eck.

And yet, a hot fire, and a disastrous one to
the pursued, was kept up between them. .

At last a. sharp lufl' of the pursuer, a terrific
broadside, and the pursued was brought to by
the loss of her bowsprit and the havoc that was
done her rigging, for her mainsail came down
with a run.

Then a fire of musketry was poured upon the
disabled craft, and the crew with loud oaths
and cries fox-sock their guns.

0n came the victor in triumph; the cry was

heard for boarders to be ready, and, under an-
other hot fire, the pursuer was laid skillfully
alongside.
“ 11 is lost! but I will not hang!” said the
young captain of the fated craft, and he pointed
a pistol quickly upward, aimed at his own head,
and drew tri r.

None saw gig: act, and when he fell in his
tracks prone u the deck amid a heap of slain
his men believed that the fire of the enemy ha

killed him. .

With irresistible onslaught the boarders came
upon the deck, and the victory was won.

A moment stood the young commander gaz-

 

 

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ing upon the scene, and us his eyes fell upon the 9

(lead young captain, he said in a low tone to

the handsome young lieutenant already spoken '

o .

“ It is better so, Rossmore.”

“ Yes, Captain Moncrief, far better than for
him to die at the yard-arm,” was the answer.

Then arose the cry that the schooner was sink-
ing, and it was found to be too true. She had
received her death—wounds, and the water was
pouring in torrents into her hold.

A f cw decisive orders to his well-trained crew I‘

and the prisoners and wounded were removed to
the deck of the victorious craft, and then the
vanquished one was deserted, left to the dead
upon her decks.

And not a moment too soon, for the glare of
the battle-lanterns showed that the vessel was

)reparing for her last plunge, and with a lurch
orward she went down into the ocean depths.

But ere she sunk a form had risen from her
deck, gTidcd to one side, and dropped into a beat
that had been hauled inboard.

Like a chip in a whirlpool the boat had been
tossed about after the schooner went down, but
in it, though half-filled with water, was the one
who had sought refuge there.

It was the vanquished schooncr‘s captain, and
as he looked over the inwale at the vessel glid-
ing away in the (lar'ness, he almost shriekcd
the words:

“ Saved I saved ! I wet live for revenge! I
will yet sweep the Sea Siren from the deep!"

CHAPTER II.
A nnrrrnnn‘s mennucn.

A SCORE of years prior to the sinking of the
schooner, whic
tcr, two rsons stood upon a clifl’, jutting out
from tholbgld shores of England.

The one was a young man, dressed in a half-
sailor garb, and with a fine face, full of boldness

 

and nobility of soul.

His appearance was that of the English gen-
tleman, and his manners were frank and win-
n1n .

The other was a young lady, several ears his
junior, and with a face that was very utiful
and reflected a pure character.

She was well dressed and the two had been
strolling along the clifl.g in silence, gazing out
upon the blue waters of the sea, lighted up by
the falling rays of the sun, has‘enin toward
the horizon, and then again bending t eir look
over on them right, where was visible, sheltered
amid a. and park, a superb old mansion.

That it was the home of wealth and refine-
mznt all about it indicated, for the grounds
were most tastefully laid out, there wore vast

tures of choice flowers of all kinds, deer
strolled in the parks, and vast stables were in
the rear, while the estate numbered many thou-
sand acres.

Stopping in their walk, as theycnme to a
seat beneath a large tree. the young man drew
his companion down by his side, and said:

“Sibyi, do you love enough to give up your
home yonder for me?”

“How strange a question, Norman?” she an-
swercd.

“ Answer me, Sibyl.”

“ Of course I do.”

“ What if I were to ask you to ive up Nor-
man-Hurst Castle, its wealth, its p ensures, and
its title, and go with me to another land, what
would be your answer?”

“My answer would be, Norman, that where
you go, I will go, and what you would endure,

would endure.”

“ Bless you, my darling, it is just what I ex-
pected from our sweet lips.”

“ But wha does this mean Norman ?”

“ Listen, and I will tell yo , Sibyl.

“You are aware that my two brothers,
Rafael and Bianta, I dearly love.”

“I well know this, Norman, where they seem
to hate on.”

“ Wel , Bianca does, I am sorry to feel, and
both of them seem to feel that the are ac-
cursed by bein younger sons, where am blest
in bein the el est of our rents‘ children and
gins in erited the title an estates of Norman-

urst. \
“Rafael has one abroad with his regiment,
as you know, w e I know not what B anca is

dom .
“ But all the time I am made to feel by them
that they wish! was dead that they might step

into my shoes.

“Particularly in this the case with poor, mis-
guided Bianca.

“ I ity him, for I know that he loved you de—
voted y. Sib l. and had sworn to make on his
wife, and w en you, loving me, marri me, he
swore that it was for my title and riches alone.

“ I offered to give my brothers one-half of my
riches, to share between them, having amplebe-
sides, as you know, but they resented the offer,
and with Bianca I parted in anger. .

“ Now, my dear wife, you know that our little
son died suddenly, and without seeming illness
and though I would not for worlds, suspect that
it was the cruel work 0 some one instigatedby
either of my brothers, still I would take our-
selves away from all danger.

is toll of in the foregoing chap- 5

, “Not that I fear for myself, but for you,
: Sibyl.”

“ I understand you, Norman,‘ said the young
Wife, while the tears came into her eyes at il.e
remembrance of her dead boy, buried a year Le-

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ore
' i “Now, Sibyl,” continued the gentleman, “I

have of late made a large sum 0 money from
profitable speculations, and these, with mon—
eys I have laid by will enable us to be very rich
3 people in the New World of America.
“I will place this money so that it can be se-
' crctly transferred to a New York banking-house
i subject to my order, and this will not draw any-
‘ thing from the castle estates proper.”

“ And you wish to go to the New IVorld, Nor-
man?”

“Yes. Sibyl.” ,

, “It will be a sad parting with Old England
I and all our old associations, Norman.”

“True, Sibyl, and gladly would I, under other
circumstances, remain at dear old Norman—Hurst
Castie and here end our days; but, my wife, I
feel so strangely that m brothers should envy
me my inheritance, nndyI feel such dread that
one of them may bring only sorrow upon us, that
I long to go.

“ In America we can be happy, and the riches
I take will get us a luxurious home.”

“ And when will you start, Norman?”

“As soon as I can arrange all to do so; but
you have not heard my plan.”

“ Well, Norman?"

“ It is to purchase a fine vessel, a brig, in Lon—
don and put on board of her all that we will
nee to furnish our new home.I

“Two old family servants only will we take
! with us, and we can leave Norman-Hurst in

such a way that we are to be supposed to have
i been lost.

“ The stormy season is near at hand, and I
will have the brig lio off-shore here on a certain
night, while we, in the afternoon, when a. gale
threatens, can go for a roll in my little acht,
carrying with us the old servants, who 8 all be
let into the secret.

“ We will be picked u by the brig, and then
set sail for America, whiYe the yacht can be set
adrift to drive ashore and give the thought that
we have been lost.”

“Oh, Norman! but why do this?”

“ Because I care nothin for the title of baro-
net that I bear, nor for t e riches of Norman-
Hurst, which my brothers crave and so believ-
ing me out of the way, Rafael or Bianca can be-
come the heir, for they can settle it between
them, they being, as you know, twins.”

“Ah, my bus and, you are a noble man, and
all that on wish to do you may feel that I will
aid you n for I have only you to love in this
world, and wherever you are, there will I be
happy”

“ less on, my beautiful wife. I knew that
you won d do as I wished in this matter, and
now I will set to work arranging all our plans,
and within the month we will be bound for the
New World, leaving behind us forever England
and my envious brothers.”

80 said Sir Norman Hurst, and within the
month the story was told far and wide how he
had, one stormy afternoon, against the advice
of the old coasters, gone sailin out to sea in his
little yacht, accompanied by is trusting Wife
and two faithful servants, and never came back
an more.

9 yacht, capsized and dismantled, had been
driven ashore, but she was crewless, and all felt
that the darin master of Norman-Hurst Castle
had brought eath upon himself and those with
him, and many regretted deeply that the grand
estates must fall to the next heir.

But though his yacht had driven ashore and
Egan truthto the story that those on board had

a lost, Sir Norman Hurst and his wife with
their two faithful servants, were flying westward
over the broad Atlantic in quest of a. new hcme
on the shores of America, having severed eve
hnk that chained them to the past, and inten -
ing, in the New World to build up a hap y
home amid new associations, and a people w o
knew them not. -

CHAPTER III.

m DISPATCH BRIG.

Tan home which Norman Hurst established

in America still stands upon the shores of Long
Island, and even to-day is one of the good old
homesteads on that isle of comf 16 man-
sions. r ,
As plain Mr. Hurst he was known to his
neighbors, while. as he made his brig a coasting
craft between New York and Boston, the title
of “skipper” and “captain” was afterward
added.

Buying a fine farm, with a substantial house
ahead upon it, Captain Hurst added largelv to
it, uni it became one of the grandest homes on
the island.

A thousand or more acres surrounded it;
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"ri .a of all who dwelt war.

A broad avenue. boi'dci'cd hv clms and Lom-
burly poplars. led from the highway back to
iii -, house, a ,uartcr of a mile distant, and vel-
vet lawns, ilo .wr-beds. orchards and kitchen-
guinl. us were upon three sides.

Toward the sea the View was over a meadow
t i an inlet, or small buy, the landward shores of
which were heaVily Wooded.

A narrow neck of land, OVergrowu with
cedars, protected this inlet, or basin, from the
Atlantic, anda break in it was where the sea
passed through, and through this VQSsels of con-
siderable draught could enter under the guidance
of a skillful pilot, finding a secure anchorage in
a little cove, the shores of which were heavily
wooded, but the water deep and pure.

In this cove were anchored several small craft,
from a pleasure sloop of thirty tons to a cat-rig
boat of one ton burden.

Then there Were surf-skiil‘s. or row-boats and
a canoe.

Upon the shore was a pretty arbor, used also
as a boat-house.

From here up to the mansion on the hill, near-
ly a mile away, was a gravel walk, and the
piazza running across the sea front of the house,
commanded a \‘lL‘W that was very imposing, tak-
ing in as it did miles of the coast up and down,
the inlet, cove, meadow, woodland and leagues
out to sea, with other homes to be seen in the
distance.

Such was the home that Norman Hurst had
established in America, and with it paid for, and
pa ing well with farm products, his brig doing
a ucrative trade, and money in the bank in
New York, he was certainly a prosperous and
rich man.

He had wholly cut himself adrift from the
past, his associations and his kindred, and in
such a way that he and his wife were supposed
to be at the bottom of the sea.

Soon after moving into their new home a
child was born to the happy couple, a we’e little
daughter who received the name of Sibyl, after
her mother.

Under the tutelage of her parents Sibyl grew
space in lore of all kinds.

Among the luxuries of Hurst Haven was a
piano, and Mrs. Hurst was a fine musician, so
that the little Sibyl learned to play well, not
only 11 n this, then rare, instrument, but upon
the guitar as well.

She possessed a fine voice, it was discovered, as

she verged upon womanhood, and so she was
taught songs and entertained her parents with
her singi g.
All t e accomplishments, as well as the work
of the household, her mother faithfully taught
her, while her father felt that he must do
his part also and no better oarswoman could be
found along1 the coast than she, nor one that
could equal er in handling a boat under sail.

Fr uent were the cruises the famil took in
the brig and the pleasure runs u to ew York
they had in the little sloop, and ibyl became a
thorough sailor, while she could run the vessels
in and cut of the inlet in the darkest night and
worst storms.

As Sibyl grew toward womanhood there fell
upon Hurst Haven the first bitter blow that the
inmates had known since settli there.

This was the death of Mrs. urst, who was
taken ill, and quickly passed away in spite of
all that could be done for her.

It was a desperate grief to Norman Hurst and
his daughter, and the laid her away in a pretty
little nook ou the arm and returned to the
mansion to mourn over their low.

As the mansion seemed so desolate, Captain
Hurst took Sibyl with him for a few months’
run upon his packet vessels which plied between
New York and Boston, and, of a mechanical
turn of mind, the skipper set to work and made
a model of a brig w ich he intended to build,
and in which he hoped to obtain both great
speed and stanchness. .

The struggle of the Revolution had begun, the
tocsin of war was ringing from the Carolinas to
Massachusetts. . .

Having ado ted America as _his home, the
sympathies of lie skipper were with the Colonies
against Great Britain, while Sibyl was heart
and soul a Yankee girl.

With his means, and. in other_ ways, Skipper
Hurst aided the struggling colonists, and deter-
mined to present his new vemcl, if she proved all
that he expected of her, to the Government as a
cruiser, for Sibyl would not hear of his carrying
her out himself as a privateer.

At last the Mermaid. as she was called, was
com leted, and upon her trial run, with her
m r and Sibyl on deck, soquickly drop all
other vemels known tobe fast, astcrn, the Cap-
tain Hurst sailed in her, with his picked crew,
to resent her to the Government.

ut upon his arrival in New York he was at
once requested to load her with arms, ammuni-

tlon, and military storm, and start with all dis- _

patch for the Carolina, to relieve the Colonial
armies struggling there.

The service was ust to his liking, and one
pleasant afternoon, coded deep with her most
valuable cargo, and. bearing important dis-
patches, Captain Hurst set sail for Charleston.

 

The Sea Sword.

His first mate was none other than Sibyl, who
was thoroughly competent to take the position,
and his second mate was Hu h Bronx, the son
of an old sea-captain who ha left his wife and
two children. a son and daughter, a fine farm
near Hurst Haven.

Hugh was a fine sailor, a handsome fellow,
and desperately in love with Sibyl, and he had
teen a trifle wild until her urging had won him
from his evil ways.

There was also on the brig a youngbsailor by
the name of Rossmore, a. dashing, andsome
fellow, who acted as boatswain, and a crew of
half a score of tars, the very best human timber
that Ca tain Hurst could pick from the crews
of h's different. packet-ships.

Under such circumstances was it that the
Mermaid set sail from New York, bound upon
her perilous run to the Carolinas.

CHAPTER IV.
THE Mi'srnmms ISLAND.

AMONG the Bahamas there is an island of
rock, which has sonicthin of a resemblance to
the Rock of Gibraltar, am certainly it is almost
as impregnable from its natural standpoint.

It rises out of the sea, which is dotted for
leagues about it with innumerable rocky islets
and reefs, and the 'approach to it is on that ac-
count, most difficult and dangerous, requiring
the most skillful pilotage to reach it, even in
calm weather.

The island is some thirty acres in size, with
bold sides. fomiing sheer precipices, the lowest
of which is nearly a hundred feet in hight.

It has an utterly barren and desolate look,
from all sidcs to seaward, and that a human be-
ing could gain footing thereon would seem im-

sible.

And et this rock was inhabited at the time
of whic I write, and ;within its seemingly un-
broken walls was a chasm, though not visible to
an eye a few cables’ length distant, yet ran
through the Solid rock into the interior, at an
oblique, so that the entrance was not noticed,
along with the other breaks and jagged but-
tresses.

This chasm was some sixty feet in width
deep enough to admit a line-of—battlc—ship, an
towered over the tome of a vessel upon
either side.

Having penetrated the outer wall the channel
opened into a basin several acres in size, sur-
rounded upon all sides exce t one, by rocky
shelves, from ten to fifty feet in hight.

The exception was a space of a hundred feet.
where there was a sandy beach, upon which
were drawn a dozen or more small boats of all
descri tions.

In t e basin, anchored fore and aft in a circle
from the entrance, were half a score of vessels,
from a clumsy lugger of sixty tons and a trim
Cuban olcta, to an old armed schooner and
a large rque of six hundred tons.

Sloping u from the sandy beach was a
lawn dot here and there by trees, an run-
ning hack to the base of the overhanging wall
gt rock, where the timber grew quite thick and

envy.

There were cabins near the shore, half a
dozen in number, built of ship-timbers, and back
in the woods was a larger one, and about it an
air of comfort.

Rudely fenced in gardens were in another

of the island interior, in which were grow-
ing various kinds of vegetal les, fruit trees were
scattered about here and there, and about the
o n space were roaming a few cattle, some
5 eep, and numerous fow s.

It was sunset. and men that were fishing,
and with considerable luck it seemed, from
the rocky shelves around the basin, arose and
moved toward the row of cabins. before each
one of which was a fire blazing brightly, for
the evening meal was being prepared.

Two-score of men altogether were visible,
some of them on crutches, others with an arm
in a sling, or scars from recent wounds, and
about as many more who were not apparent-
ly wounded.

They were a hard looking lot, and Africans,
Cubans, S niards, Mexicans, French and Eng-
lish were 0 nationalities represented.

Near the fires were rude tab] with benches,
upon either side, and the fare so forth by the
geeks, of fried fls

ssy

h meats, roasted potatoes,
read. codes and red wines was certainly very

tempting to the ap tite.

fl Neaiisothebcargn b-k  the dtim‘ber was a
re a u ng ris y, an o negroes

hustled briskly about it.

The table set near was loaded down with rare
old silver plate, massive coflee-urns and mu
and the supper was better cooked and realy
very delicious.

Swinging in a hammock under the shed, that
served as a piazza covering for the cabin, was a
young man of striking appearance.

His face was darkly bronzed by exposure to
the elements, but was now wan and Wore traces
of recent sniffing.

It was a face f l of power, and the features
were ect.

A runes rested upon the mouth, that was
strange in one so youn , and the eyes were
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“Suppcr's ready, Mmsa ("ap‘nfl' said one of
the negroes, advancing from the fire and salut-
in".

a All right, Mingo, and I am ready for sup-
per. i‘or I am getting Well fast.” lightly ans“ er-
ed the young man, and lie arose slcwl than
the hammock, the act displaying a ta , coni-
mandiug form, attired in a. red silk shirt. open
blue velvet jacket, white Iants and a small cap
of gold wrought thread, on the center of which
glittercd a diamond anchor.

A sash of the same gold-thread work was
about his slender waist, and in it were a jewel-
hilted stiletto and a ecu] 1e cf pistols.

Taking from a peg on the cabin wall a short,
serviceable SWUI‘d, he swun it upon the gold
chains suspended from his it and walktd to-
ward the table.

It was now dark, and battle lanterns gave
ample light by which to discuss the meal, w hich
consisted of deliciously crckcd fish, a broiled
chicken, some biscuit, a salad, and all washed
downelg a fine old wine. the bottle having been
empti into one of the huge silvcriarkaids be-
fore alluded to.

Mingo and his assistant Jockc—sc—called from
his most striking resemblance to a monkey—
waited upon the youn islandcr, the latter
handing him a cigar an a live coal in a pair of
tongs, to light it from, after his supper was
over.

As he puffed the fragrant smoke frcm his
lips the young man started, fer upon his cars
fell the deep boom of a heavy gun, evidently
not a great distance from the island.

The same sound brought the group of men also
to their feet, and they started on a run for the
top of the rocky wall that surrounded the island,
w ile the young man said, quietly:

“ It is my father returning; but I did not ex—
pect him so soon.”

CHAPTER V.
BIANCA, 'rnii: BUCCANEEB.

Tm: first man of the group before the cabins

who reached the top 0 the cliff, at once drag-
ed out of a cavit in the rocks a spy-glass and
int it out over t 9 dark waters.

There he beheld a vessel lying to, and yet
showing no light. ’

Instantly he stepped into the rocky cavity,
which was a all cave, and came out with sev-
eral lighted lanterns in his hands.

One of these, a red one, he placed on the edge
of the cliff. at his feet, and then he held his
arms out at length on either side, the right hand
holding a green lantern, the left a blue.

Almost instantly a glare was vigible upon the
bows of the schooner, and a red hand and arm
were visible, the former grasping a red tmch.

It was the flgurehead o the vessel and lighted
up by some strange device, so as to display fully
the red hand aging the flaniingtorch.

“ It is the a orch, of course, muttered the
man on the cliff, and attaching a rope to his red
lantern he lowered it over the rocky wall until it
hung about ten feet above the waters, and upon
one side of the entrance to the channel.

The blue light he left on the edge of the cliff
where it could be seen from the vessel out on the
sea, and oin along the edge of the chasm,
which 100 '9d own into the channel far below,
be lowered half a dozen lights as a guide for the
incoming craft.

Then he retraced his way to the cliff, where his
comrades had assembled and were gazing at the
vessel, which was slowly approaching over the
dark waters.

Back from the clifl’, and covered with canvas
in such a way as to look like jutting rocks, were
several heavy ship ins, mounted on carriach
so that the coul be run at will to different
points and . and thereby completely com-
mand the channel entrance.

About these were grouped the men, and all
were watching the coming in of the rm] Whld!
had been called the Sea Torch, for so dangerous
was the gantlet to run that its progress he’d
a fascination for the islanders in gazing at its
approach through the rock-guarded channel.

‘ She’s back weeks afore we expected her.
mates,” said the man whoce duty it had. been t
signal and light the lanterns.

“ Yes. but she’s alone. so the chief couldn’t
have met with bi luck,” respondcd another.

The vessel co ng in was a schooner, and an
armed one, as could be seen by the battle lan-
terns on her decks.

She had a large crew on board, who stood in
silence at their posts of duty, while the craft
came on under just enough sail to work easily '
in.

Approarhing the rocky teway. she here to-
ward the light han 'ng own near the water,
shaved it close] an glided into the chasm, her
pilot following e row of lanterns that hung on

he side of the wall.

As she neared the basin sail was taken in and
shetzlowly moved out of the chasm into the open
we r.

Her headway carried her nearly across to the
sandy beach and there the anchor was let fall
and a. boat lowered. -

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placin them in the cave had gone to the shore,
where e had met the boat as it landed.

In the stem-sheets stood a tall form, who
sprung ashore as the boat grounded, and to the
salutes of his men said in a deep voice:

“ Good-evening, lads.”

Seein the signal man, he said:

“ Wel , Brent, I had to fire to wake you up.”

“ I know it, chief, but as you are a month
ahead of time, 1 was not on the alert, sir.”

“True, I am ahead of time, as you say, and
there is a reason for it; but how is the cap-
taint”

“ Improving rapidly, sir.”

“I am glad of this, for I was anxious about
him, as that was an ugly wound he get.”

“It was, chief.”

“ And all goes well, Brent?”

“ Yes, chief.”

The two had been walking along, as they
talked, going toward the cabin in the edge of
the timber.

Upon the fire J ocko had thrown some armfuls
of brush and light wood, and it burned brightly,
revealing the young man returned to his ham—
mock, and idly smoking.

Mingo was bustling about gettin supper
again, for he seemed to understand t rat a de-
mand would be made upon the larder by the
new arrival.

As he neared the light the new-comer was
seen to be a man of large proportions, with a
heavily bearded, stern face, and eyes that seem-
ed to fairly blaze with their brightness.

He was dressed in a sea uniform of a hundred
years ago, and was heavily armed, with a huge
cutlass and a belt full of pistols.

Stern to save. eness he looked, and yet his
hearing, his VVOl‘t’ s, indicated that he had been
born a entleman.

“ Wel , father, welcome home,” called out the
younor man in the hammock, stretching forth
one of his small hands, upon which glistened a
number of rings set with rare jewels.

“ I am glad to see you almost well, as it were,
my son, heartily glad, for I have worried about
you,” and the vis1tor threw himself in a chair
near the hammock, which J ocko had placed for

1m.
“Oh, I am all right, father, and I may say
about well.”

“ Your wound gives you no pain now i”

“ Very little at times.”

“ It was a close call for your life, Bianca.”

“ It was, indeed, sir, for his blade pierced my
left lung.” '

“I did not believe man could handle blade
better than dyou, Bianca.”

“Nor di 1, father: but we all meet our
match sometimes,” said the young man with a

“ By Neptune you are right, Bianca, for I
have met mine.”

“ You, father?”

“ Fact,” and the old man smiled grimly.

“ Tell me of it, father.”

“ It was that young American who is called

Bianca.”

“Why, father?”

“ True, he nearly killed you, and beat you
back, when you thought so cleverly to capture
his craft with your boats that night, and, as you
said, better-ed ou in your blade combat with
him and now he has gotten tie best of me.”

“ Tell me how, I beg of you, sir.”

“First, have you been to su per?”

“Only 'ust finished, sir, an Mingo is ready
for on, see.”

‘ ’, for I enjoy Mingo’s cooking so well,
I did not sup on my schooner, hoping to catch
you ere you had yours.

“ Now to eat, and afterward, during a smoke,
to tell on of the way I was worsted by Manton
Mon ef, the Dashing Privateersn:an.

“ But there’ll come a day for my revenge, as
sure as I fly the seas under the name of Bianca,
the Buccaneer,” and the old pirate sprung to his
feet as he uttered the words with sava inten-
ti , and strode toward the supEer-tab e, which

go had again spread mt all that was
tempting in the way of supper.

CHAPTER VI.
m nuccanua’s s'ronr.

HAVING feasted himself, as he expressed it,
in a wa that greatly tickled Mingo, the man
who h spoken of himself as Bianca, the Buc-
caneer, returned to the shelter of the iazza.
11 up his belt of arms within reac , and

g a ipe, threw himself into an easy-chair
fronting h son as he lay in the hammock, still
smoking a fragant cigar.

“ Did you enjoy your supper, father?”

“ I feasted, my son, and am now in good hu-
mor for talking.”

“I feel that you have something of importance
to tell, for you are back full a month ahead of
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t‘ I am.”

“ And Jocko says that you brought no prizes
in with you?”

“ True, and it is all I could do to keep from ,
bein taken in as a ,prize myself.” ’

"Well, air, to your story, that I may not die

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of . 1curiosity,” said the young man, with a
smi e.

“ Well, Bianca, to tell you all that has hap-
pened 1 must go back a number of years, for I
fvfish, to make known to you a secret of my past
I e.

" I am ready, sir, to hear all.”

“ You know that I am English?”

“ Yes, father.”

“ I am one of those accursed beings, a younger

son, and hence I was a nobody about a lordly ‘
mansion in England, where an elder brother i

was the grand mogul.

“ He inherited the title and estates, and I and
my twin brother, for there were three of us, got
a mere pittance.

“ This was a bitter blow to me, it soui ed my
disposition, darkened in whole. life.

“ As I grew older I iated my elder brother.
though he had, I must admit, chr been most
kind to me, and helped me out of a number of
scrapes my wild life got me into.

“ When home on a visit I met a woman I
loved.

“ She was a. n ble girl, beautiful, and still in
her teens.

“ I loved her with my whole soul, and hoped
to make her my wife; but she refused me, and
became the wife of my elder brother.

“ Then I hated him the more, and I became
revengeful.

“ I got my revenge in a way that was cruel to
them, but it gave. me jay, for I struck at the
life of their first-born, a boy.

“ I hired a woman, who was his nurse, to
poison him.”

“ It was like you, as I know you, father,” was
the cool remar of the pirate’s son.

“ You do not know me as well as you think,
boy," was the grim response.

“ Having begun my red Work, it occurred to
me that if m brother was out of the way the
title would fa 1 upon my twin brother or myself,
the latter then being away in foreign lands with
his regiment.

“If there was any doubt as to which one cf
us, bein twins. should inherit the title and es-
tates, I 'new it would be easy enough for my
other brother to die in battle, provided I fur-
nished the recruit to go there and kill him in the
heat of action.

“ Unfortunately for my plans, however, my
evil temper got the better of me one night at a
royal hall, where I took exception to a sli ht,
for I was not popular, and struck an aide o the
kin .

“gA combat followed, and I ran him through
the body.

“ This forced me to fly, and especially as I
learned that I was to be betrayed by the nurse
who had poisoned my brother’s child, the crime
sitting too heavily upon her conscience for her
to keep it.

“ Leaving England I took to the sea, for 1 had
been a Illi(l( y in the navy in early life, and fate
drove me straight into a piratical career, for I
was captured by an Algerino corsair who took
a fancy to my style of fighting, spared my life
and made me a lieutenant.

“I should have told you, however, that my
twin brother, while in India, had married a
Hindoo prineess, and her sister, a beautiful girl
of sixteen, had returan with him to England.

“When ordered away with his regiment, he
had left her at an elegant home in London, for
he got vast riches through her, and there I met
her and her sister.

“ I was flattered b the admiration the young
sister gave me, and made her my wife.

“ It was very shortly after this that I was
forced to fly fr0m England and leave her: but
when I proved to my Algerine ca tain that I
was true as steel to him, I was a lowed to re-
turn to England after my bride.

“ I did so in dis ise, my brother was still
absent, and I ran 0 with my own wife.

“ That woman, that beautiful East Indian

1, Bianca, was your mother, and you were

m at sea, in the cabin of an Algerine corsair,
a few weeks after In return to my chief.

“ Seeing that I ha been true to him, he made
me a Rat's" and I had my own vessel.

“ I secured me a palace in Algeria. adopted
the faith of M ohammed, and for long years dWelt
there, accumulatin riches. ~

“ One ni ht an nglish fleet ran into the bay
near my ome, silenced our forts, sacked the
town, and my palace was in ruins, and all my
riches one. '

“ urning some days after, for I was away
from home at the time, I found only wreck and
poverty, while my wife, and you my son, I was
told had been carried off on an English schooner,
one of the fleet, for your mother had begged to
be taken back to London, wishing to return to
her sister.

“ I pursued the English fleet, and came upon
the schooner-of-war cruising along the erast.

“I recognized her at once from the descrip-
tion. beat to uarters and attacked her.

“It was a esperato battle. but I won at last
and captured the Englishman, to find that mv

own guns had slain my wife. where she lay ill ‘
in the cabin, and you were bending over her as ;

" Captain.

' i

, I entered, trying to wake liar up,.for mere child"
’ that on were you thought she was asleep.

“ he vessel was in a sinking condition, and
hastily transferring what booty I had and my
best guns to the deck of the English schooner,
I gained my revenge by confining the English
crew, who would not volunteer to serve under
me, in the cabin of my corsair craft, and lettii g
her ’go down with them to the bottom of the
sea.

“ Your revenge is terrible, father.”

“It is, my son; but I have told you now of ‘
‘ my past and yours, for you are aware that
you have been reared by me upon a pirate
deck.”

“ I am well aware of that fact, father, and I
am glad that on have become awide. sea rover,
and did not ongcr remain an Algerine corsair
after my poor mother’s death.

“ But you have more to tell, sir?”

“ Yes: I did not all you that when I returned
to England after your mother. I learned that my
eldest brother, who was titled and the inheritor
of the vast estates that Went with the title, had
been lost at sea, along with the woman who had.
refused my love for his.”

“ His wife?”

“Yes, his wife.”

“ And both were lost?”

“Yes, for they had sailed one afternoon in
the face of a storm, accompanied by tWo ser—~
vants, and they had never been seen again, while
the wrecked yacht drifting ashore had made
known their fate.”

“ Then upon ou fell the title and estates?”

“Such woul< have been the case had I not
been a fugitive, but I dared not return and.
claim them.” -

“ Too bad, for I would rather be an English
heir to :1 title than a pirate,” said the young
man. bitterly.

“ True am] you may yet get all, n y son: but.
let me tell you that your uncle, my brother, was-
not lost as was supposed.”

“ Not lost in that storm?”

“No, for he lives, and I captured the vessel“
that he was commander of on] ten days ago,”'
was the res onse of Bianca, am his voice fairly
quivered w ile he uttered the words.

CHAPTER VII. ,
DRIVEN FROM ms PREY.
Tm: young man, who was the son of one who‘
hadgiroclaimcd himself a pirate, had listened to
his ather‘s story with outward coolness. only
now and then making a comment or asking a.
question, as the reader has seen.

What he felt in his heart he did not show.

His was a calm nature, unless deeply moved,-
and his smile had been half cynical, during the
story.

He seemed to have dreaded that his father
mi ht tell him some bitter story as to his birth,
an as to who his mother was, and a sigh of re—
lief had come from him when he learned the-
truth.

When his father had spoken of his crimes
against his brother, and his career as an Alger--
ine corsair, with his cruel revenge upon those of
the Schooner that had taken his wife from his
home, Captain Bianca, as the young man was:
called, had seemed to take all as a matter of
course.

But when he had spoken of having met once
more the brother, long believed to be dead, the
young man had shown the deepest interest.

" leou mt an that your brother lives?” he asked.

6‘ do.”

“You mean the one whom the luck of birth
made the heir and noble!”

“ Yes.”

“ You are sure?"

“ I know him but too well.”

“Tell me of it all.”

" I will, and you can see for yourself how I
held all in my wer.”

“I am deep y interested in knowing. father,
and wonder what it was that could make you let

0 our grip.”

‘ I will tell you.

“ I si hted a craft, while cruising OR the mouth
of the elaware some dozen leagues, that I gave
chase to.

“ The vessel struck me as of remarkable trim
rig and build. and seeing that she was dropping
me rapidly—" _

“ Drop ing the Sea Torch, sir?”

“ She id, rapidly;a

“She must have n very fast.”

“ Remarkably so, and she would have shown-
me a clean pair of heels had I not opened a hot,
fire and crippled her.

“ But, crippled as she was she held on, and you
know that a stern chase IS a long one.

“I he , during the night to come up with-
her, by ast sailing, for I did not wish to hurt
the pretty craft any .more than was necessar ,
as her speed at all pomts, fer the wind boxed t e
compass while I was chasing her, showed me
that she was just the vessel I needed.

“ With a brig like her and the Sea Torch, we
would be well fixed. myson.”

“ But you did not get her?” ,

“ I did.”

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“ Don‘t run ahead of my story, Bianca.”

“ I am all attention, sir.”

“ Well I at last discovered that, crippled
though 5 e was, she would get away from me,
.and so I o a hot fire again.

“ I did er still greater harm, in her rig, for
with the Sea Torch under all she could carry, I
began to sneak up on her.

I could see that my fire had done some dam-
age upon her decks too, and, as I drew nearer
l discovered that a woman held the wheel.”

“ A woman, father?”

“ Yes, a young girl, as I afterwards discover-
ed.

"' “'ell, I at last got near, she lay to and I
boarded.

“ I saw that her crew was small, half a score
'in number, and several had been killed and
wounded.

"They were grouped to thcr amidships, ex-
cepting several who stoor to windward aft,
near the wheel, and there lay the skipper, his
‘leg shattered by in fire.

"The young gir was his daughter, and she
*stood near, and faced me as I up reached, while
two young seamen were supporting the wound-
.ed skipper.

" In that wounded mun, Bianca. I recognized
my brother, and the maiden who had stood
.so long at the wheel of the brig, holding her so
well on her course, was his daughter.

“Yes, she was the daughter of the woman
who had cast my love aside to marry my
brother, and I fairly started as I saw the strik-
ing resemblance that she was to her beautiful
mother.

“Then I grew revengeful, Bianca, very re-
vengeful, and I made up my mind that the brig
should be mine, with her valuable cargo, for
she was carrying military su plies to the rebel
American armies, who are ghting the king,
.and I thought I saw a way to get pardon for
my offenses in the past, no one nowing me as
Bianca, the Buccaneer.

“ That not a shadow of doubt should exist, as
“to my.hrother’s death, I determined to hang
“him to the yard—arm—”

“ Your own brotser, sir?”

“\Vh not?”

:: An “wounded you say he was, father?”

“ And you would hang him, and not wait for
him to die?”
“ Yes, for he might not die, and I wanted no

 accidents to cut me out of my title and inherit-

.ance, if I shouli gain pardon of my king for
having slain his aide.” v

“ Well, father, you have your own peculiar
way of arranging matters to suit you; but what
-did ou do?”

“ told my men to get a ro , and I made
known to the girl, Sibyl, that I s ould hang her
father, and that she should go with me.

“ It seemed that nothing could revent my
-ca ing out my plan, when out o the break-
ing awn came a shot.

‘ It fairly startled me, and at a glance I rec-
‘ognized my foe.

“ It was none other than that young American
privateersman, Manton Moncrief, and I knew
that I had no time to lose.”

“ Not With Captain Moncrief after you, sir, I
-can well understand that.”

“ I at- once boarded my schooner, intending
'to beat the rivateer ofl’, and then return to my
prise; but reckoned wrong, I very soon found
-out, for that Moncrief is not a man to beat off,
.and he drove me to flight to save my vessel.”

“ And you lost your prize?”

“ I did, alon With my revenge; but it is only
for awhile, as shall follow my brother to the
bitter end.”

“ He may die of his wound, sir.”

" I shall assure myself that such is the case.”

“ And his daughter, sir!”

“ I have a. place in store for her, my son,” and
"the remark was uttered in a tone savagely sig-
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CHAPTER VIII.
“run PIRATE er.

Anna. some further conversation with his
'father, Ca tain Bianca learned that the Sea
'Torch ha been considerabl damaged in her

flight from the privateer, an that he had suf-
fered heavily in his crew, so had been unable to
~continue on his cruise, but had returned to the
Island Bastile, as they called their outlaw
form.

There were ways there for haan the vemels
~out upon for repairs, and no better a ip-ca n-
ters could be found than those among the ne-
cancers, while the numerous prises taken had

furnished all that was needful in the way of
:.-spars, ng, and canvas.

“ And now Whatis your intention, fatherl”
. asked the young man.

.“Youare not, of course, well enough to go
on an e itiour’

“ Ha ly ye father.”

“ Well, I s l have the Sea Torch out in the
' morning, and put all the best men at work upon

r.
“She is very foul, I know, and her wounds

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new topmasts, another main-boom and gaff, and I find out just who her captain is if he died of his

a ten-feet long-er bowsprit, so that she can
spread more sai

“ I shall ri her out anew, and I think we can

t one-f0 more out of her, and then
s 0 will about equal t e brig.

“ But, my son, I wish to find out all about that
brig, and so shall send a spy to do some work
for me, as you are not able to do it.”

“ What is the work father?”

“The brig sailed for Charleston, and I will
send my man there, and I wish him to get me
an exact model of the craft throughout.

“ I wish to know if my brother is dead, and if
so, where his daughter is.

“ If he is not dead, I desire to know just where
he makes his home, what he has been doing, and
all about him.

“Then I desire to know all that I can learn
regarding this young privateersman, for I will
be avenged 011 him, and it will be a glorious day
for me if I can capture his craft.

“These are wild times, my son, and I might
as well have a corsair fleet {is not, and several
fleet cruisers under the Black Flag would make
me rich as a king.

“ You, as you know, are second to me in all
things, and my heir—”

“ A pirate’s heir?” and the youn man smiled.

“ True. and a pirate who will save you the
wealth of a king.

“ But to my plan of sending a spy to Charle '-
ton, or wherever the brig may be, what do you
say, my son?”

“I can see nothing against it sir, especially
as to his getting the model of the brig, for we
can, by getting a cargo of timber from Balti-
more, uild as fine a craft right here as can be
launched anywhere in the world, and I confess
to a desire to sail on a vessel that can drop any
pursuer.”

“ You are right my son, and that brig can do
it for candidly, i I add one—third to the speed
0 the Sea Torch, I feel that she could not catch
that slippery craft.

“ Now, who shall I select for a spy?”

.“ You wish a man who can be a gentleman at
 or an ordinary seamen if there is need for
t .

I“ Yes.”

“ \Vhy not send Officer Basil. sir?”

“ The very man, if I can trust him.”

” \Vhy, can you not?”

“ Well, you know you captured him on a
prize, and
an officer.”

“And no officer has better attended to the
duties devolving upon him, father?”

“True, but I fear he will desert if he gets the
chance.”

“ Leave him to me, sir, to deal with, and
back me up in all I tell him.”

“ All ri ht; I’ll send for him,” and Jocko was
called an dispatched on board the Sea Torch
after the ofllcer, who was acting as second lieu-
tenant on board the irate schooner.

In a short while e arrived, and Bianca mo-
tioned him to a seat, at the same time telling
J ocko to throw more wood upon the fire, to
make a brighter light, and then to bring some
silver tankards of wine.

The officer sent for was a man of thirty, with
a dark face, black hair and eyes, and witbal
vefiy attractive looking.

6 possessed a well-knit form, was quiet in his
movements, di nified and courteous.

O“ I am gl _ to see you better, Captain
Bianca," he said leasaiitgly as he sat down. '
“ Thank you, asil, an I owe it to you that I

am not dead, for but for your rushing in and
checkin that dashing privateer captain s sword-
thrust, e would have ended me.”

“ I saw your danger, sir, and am sorry I was
not able to prevent your wound, but I never saw
a blade wielded as he did it, and though, when I
caught you in my arms as ou fell, three of my
men sprung upon him, he at them back and
vs nearly prevented our reaching the boats
w: on.

“ he’s a marvel with a blade, cool as ice in
action. and a daring, deadly foe, and few men
could have saved me as you di .”

“ I thank you, sir.”

“ And I thank you, Basil, for I love my son
as ou know, pirate though I am,” said the chief
wi h deep feeling.

“ Basil I have sent for you to 0 on a special
mission, ior I have voluntee for on, and
pledge m word for you that you will it.”

“ wil do all in my power, Captain Bianca,”
was the modest reply.

" You of course, boggy on the Sea Torch, know
how she was outsail by a brig, even though
crippled, and that you were beaten of! from your
prize by this same dashing privateersman who
wounded met”

“ Yes, sir, I saw all.”

“ What do on think of the brig!”

“ She’s the nest craft I ever saw afloat, sir.”

“ You are an American, I believe!”

“ I am, sir.”
“ And you are a irate out of necessity!"
‘hfidbout that, ," and the young aflosr

Charleston and’ge a correct model 0

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woiind, where he lives, and where his daughter
a 15?. v , sir...

“ He desires that you find out when she is to
| sail, what her crew will be, where bound, and
3 also all you can regardin the movements of the
I privateer cruiser under oncrief.”
- “ I understand, sir.”

i “ You are to do this, and then goto Baltimore,
‘ urchase the timber for a vessel like the brig,

oad it on board some craft and bring her of!
i this port, when, if the Sea Torch is not here, I
3 will run out in the old schooner and bring you

“And when am I to go, sir?”

“ At once, for you can go in the lugger to the
nearest rt in the Carolinas, where you can
land ant the craft can return here.”

“ I am ready, sir."

“You are to live like a gentleman, Basil, or
be able to asume any character you may wish,
and also have money to purchase the ship tim-
ber; so you shall be supplied liberally with
gems which you can readily turn into gold, as
you need it.’

“ Yes, sir, and it is kind of you to put this
trust in me.”

“ I shall make your reward. Basil, your free—
dom on your return, if you wish it, with ten
thousand dollars as a ' t.

“ And fail me, and I’ll hunt you down to the
ends of the earth, and hang you!" sternly said
the old chief.

But Basil did not flinch at the threat, and re-
plied:

, “You may depend upon me Captain Bianca,
f {qr I have not forgotten that I also owe you my
‘ 1e

' “I am ready to o, sir. at any time.”

, An hour after a. ugger ran out of the island

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:basin with a crew of half a dozen men on
. board, her commander being Basil, the young
pirate lieutenant, bound on his mission as a spy.

CHAPTER IX.
run SPY AT WORK.

FROM the boat-house, in front of a handsome
mansion whose extensive and beautiful grounds
ran to the water’s edge, a light skiff shot out,
ur ed by the hands of a young girl. ‘

t was a frail little boat, barely able to hold
the one who was sending it swiftly along over
the waters. and yet it was headed boldly out
upon the broad waters of Charleston Harbor as
though the fair oarsman held no fear.

And fair she was, for her face, sheltered by a
fancy sun-hat, was beautiful—a beau that
could not but fascinate one who beheld r.

Her eyes were large, dark-blue, and looked
black, under the long, heavy lashes that shaded
them.

Her lips were ruby red, and the teeth beneath
were even and white as milk.

A rosy hue rested upon her cheeks, loo '
like the glow on a peach, through her bro
complexion, for it was browned by sun and
breeze.

Her hair, worn in a coil, was a rich auburn
and presenting with her bronze complexion
black brows and lashes, a happy medium be
tween a blonde and brunette.

Her form was faultless, clothed in a pretty
soft blue material, and her every movement as
she rowed along was most graceful.

Strai ht out over the waters she rowed, un-
mindfu of a storm that was sweeping u into.
the heavens, for her back was to it, wh e her
face was turned upon the scene she was lea ' .

The mansion she had left was oneof the -
est that bordered the shores below the then mail
town of Charleston.

Its verandas were spacious, its rooms many,
and it was the home 0 hospitality and l ,
being the residence of the commandant of
harbor forts.

About it were grounds filled with ornamental

 

trees, rtcrres of flowers and velvet lawns.
Pre t arbors were to be seen here and there,
reach by white gravel walks, and the boat-

house on the shore was quite an elaborate and
handsome affair.

The view stretched far down the bay, out to
sea, over to the Ashle River, and then al
the shore dotted with v las, as the eye wander-
ed on to the town, above which were anchored
numerous vessels of all kinds and sizes, and
among them could be seen several war craft.

It was near the him of t
ty oarswoman had rested upon
upon the waters, as though she had rowed far
enough, and was about to turn back, when a
lurid glare of 1%“ came before her eyes,

nearly blinding , and it was followed by a
pool of thunder that seemed to fairly shake the
waters.

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saw that one of t sudden thatan
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it, and that it would live an instant in the wild
sea the maiden could not believe.

But her eyes fell upon a sail that was near at
hand.

It was a small, but stanch sail-boat, and it
was heading straight toward her. while the dar-
ing skipper at its helm was holding on to his full
sail in the very teeth of the coming tempest.

“ Pull toward me with all your strength, and
as I lull’ spring on board!”

The voice was clear, calm and commanding,
and the maiden obeyed, knowing that it was her
only hope.

A mommt more and she struck the side of the
little craft with a crash, a strong hand grasped
her arm and almost rudely lifted her into the
cockpi“, wliile springing forward be let his main-
sail come down with a run, and under jib alone
met the gale.

“ Make first the soil, sir, as best you can, and
I will head ilt‘l' oli‘ lit-illre the gale,” cried the
young girl, as she sprung to the tiller, at the
same time trying to tie down the folds of the
fluttering niansdl.

“ Ay. ay, miss, it is the best we can do; but
the storm will strilze us “'li.i:i!l a minute,” came
back the. answer in a voice that was cherry in
the face of the approaching storm.

A moment more and the howling winds and
sur '1) waters were upon the (limited craft.

 

Remaining to supper Basil Brandon proved
himself to be a most entertaining personage, and
his manners were refined and elegant.

Urged to remain, when he started to go, he
spent the entire evening, but at last took his de-
parture, muttering, as he wended his wa back
to his boat, to sail it around to the place 6 had
started from:

“ Now I know all that there is to know; but I
have made up my mind as to one thing regard-
ingithat lovely girl, and that is-—”

c said no more, but springing upon the deck
of his little sloop cast off and went flying away
over the dark waters.

CHAPTER X.
THE RETURN OF THE SPY.

TOWARD the close of the day. two months
after the de arture of the pirate spy, on his
mission to Charleston, a large schooner was
sighted b the lookout on the Island Bastile,
running irectly toward the huge rock.

As she drew nearer a flag went up to the fore,
displa ingablue field in the center of which
a red {and grasped a fiaming torch.

Instantly a signal was made by the lookout,
down to the sandy shore of the basin. anda
surf-skiff containing two persons put out and
ran toward the schooner which lay to off the

 

r island at a distance of ha f a league.

he ittle vessel was hurled forward bodily, |
and it seemed must he swamped beneath the I to the wheel and the craft was headed at once
wild waves that were driven on by the winds; I for the channel running into the rock.

but she rallied, and with just a miniature ot' il"l'
jib set, for the skipper had lowered and rccfcd
it, she went bounding away before. the mad
hurricane.

“I shall drive before it around the point.
miss, and try and come up under the ice 01' 1h:

Boarding the schooner, one of the men stepped

The schooner was a large. awkward-looking
craft, battered and storm-stained; but she sailed
well and ran into an anchorage near the shore,
and put under the stern of the old armed schoon-
cr, which has previously been spoken of, and

: which was now undergoing repairs.

land in the other river,” said the SiiimK‘l‘, :md ‘

he tried topierce the gloom to know how I'l steer.
“ That light, sir, is in the mansion where I am

visiting, and if you will bear away to l-ii'hom-d ,

a few points. we will round the point,” s lid the
maiden, showing no sign of fear, as she point 'd
out a red light half a mile away.

“ You are as plucky as any man I ever saw,
miss. answered the man, in admiration at her
ut er fearlessness.

“I -do not fear a blow, sir, but see we can
soon round the point, for there is the light-house
now, the lamp being just lit, and the Wind is not
so fierce as it was, and we can get under the lee
of the land,” was the‘reply.

“ You are right. miss. and all danger is over
now.” was the cool reply and ten minutes after
the little craft was run close inshore under the
lee of the point, upon which stood several
large houses that afforded a good shelter.

After half an hour’s delay the wind lulled and
the little sloop was run in alon idea of a ier,
where her skipper made fast, an then aid the
maiden ashore.

"Permit me to escort you home, miss, as this
is a desolate neighborhood at night,” he said,
politely.

“I accopt our ofler with pleasure, sir, and I
regret that have been so much trouble to

on, though you have the satisfaction of know-
ng that you saved me from death, as my shit!

could not have lived an instant.”

' « wound

“That thou ht more than repays me, lady,
and I am, gl that I was tempted to enjoy a
sail this afternoon.

“ I saw your danger and so headed toward
you. and fortunate am I in having done so.”

“ Thanks can never repa you for our ser-
vice, sir: but let me in uce myse as Miss
Sibyl Hurst: and at nt my father, who
has been a great an erer from a dangerous
is visiting with me at the home of
Major I’erry White—it is yonder where you see
those lights, so you will not have far to o with
me,” and she spoke in a pleasant, fran man-
ner that was very winning, and caused her com-
panion to respond:

“ Allow me, Miss Hurst, to introduce myself
as Basil Brandon, a coast planter, at present on
a business visit to Charleston.”

iSelby] held out her hand in her frank way, and
m :

I “ After our uaintance. begun as it was,
I feel that we shal be friends; ut here we are
at the mansion, and you must come in with me
—-nay, I'w'll not hear of a refusal, Mr. Bran-
don for y must come and meet my father.”

Thus u ed the young man ascended to the
veranda th her, where Ma 'or White, a hand-
some old soldier, and half a ozen soldiers were

' . rin to search for her, for only a short
wh e be are it had been discovered that she was
not in her room.

The major fed the young man warmly,
insisted that 6 should remain to supper with
them, and then Basil Brandon was presented
to Captain Norman Hurst. a handsome man of
fifty, though looking white and haggard as he
sat in his easvchair. for he had lately suffered
am tation of a limb.

he tears came into his fine eyes as Sibyl told
the story of her rescue. and how Mr. Basil
Brandon, who could readily have run to safety
in his sleep, had risked his life to save her.

“God ble you. Mr. Brandon. and a father’s
biasing ever attend you,” was the earnest re-

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The Sea Torch, leoking splendidly in her new
rig and paint, was anchored near the entrance
end all ready for sea; but her chief was ashore at
the cabin of the young captain, and thither went
llnsil llmndon, for he it was who had come in
the schooner.

“ Back again. Basil. and ou are welcome, for
I run all ready for sea,” sai the old chief, as the
young oiilr-cr approached where the father and
son sot talking together, both of them delighted
over the rep )rt'nl return of the sp .

“ You haw. done wull, I feel, Basil,” said Cap-
tain Bianca, grasping the hand of the lieutenant.

“ I think I have done all that you expected of
me, sir,” was ih i modest reply.

“ “'ell. to your story, Basd, while Mingo is
preparing supper,” the chief sai .

“ Well. sir. as the crew of the lugger doubt-
less reported ta on, I landed at a small rt on
the coast, and t ence made my wayto harles—
ton.
“ I cnterol the town on horseback. professing
to be a coast planter, and put up at the best inn.

“ My inquiries Soon discovrred that the bug,
known as the Mermaid, had entered the port in
a sad] crippled condition, her skipper seriously
woun ed, and the vessel under command of the
ca tain’s daughter, who was her first mate.

t was said that the brig had been rescued
from the ri of Bianca. the Buccaneer, by the
former p va r schooner under Moncrief, who
11;” been made a lieutenant in the American

av .

“ fie sent his surgeon on board the brig to
care for the skipper, and thus his life was saved,
and he was taken to the home of Major Perry
White, the Commandant of the forts at Charles—
ton, and an old friend of Captain Hurst.

“The brig’s car 0 was said to be worth its
wei ht in old, an not only did Captain Mon-
crie save t from you, Chief Bianca, but also
from a large British bl'l —of-war.”

b“ That man, Moncrie , seems to be invulner—
a le.

“ So the people of Charleston believe him now
sir, though the En lishman captured his vesse
and ran down wi his prize and anchored off
the town.

“ In some way Captain Moncrief escaped,
swam ashore. and discovered that the mate of
the brig Mermaid one Hugh Bronx. a reckless
young fellow. had gotten a large crew on board
a merchant barque. and run out to capture the
Englishman and retake the schooner.

‘ But Bronx and his barque were captured in-
stead, while Captain Moncrief selected a large
force in boats with muffled ours. vent down and
retoo his schooner, set the barque on fire, after
releasin the risoners, and then captured the
British ri -0 -war, coming up to the town with
his rizes.’

“ e is a wonderful man,” said young Bianca.

“Satan is his patron saint!” the old chief
hissed.

“ He is a wonderful man, sir.” continued
Basil, “ and he will makeastill greater name for
himself now, as Captain Hurst presented him
with the Mermaid, which has been altered into
a schooner and armed in splendid style.”

“Then there is no hope of our getting her?”
sale said the chief.

“I have, sir, her complete model. rig as a

, schooner, armament and all, for I got the draw-

ings by paying a negro steward on board to steal
them for me, so that I copied them, as I am a
good (irnughtsmmi."

“ And the privatcer schor ncr'i”

 

“ Captain Moncrief sold her, with her priva-
teering apers, to the young mate of the Mer-
maid, w o intends turning privateersman."

“ Ah! then We may get her from him. But
about the timber for the new vessel?”

“I bought all that was needed, sir, and the
very best, in Baltimore, with new rigging,
spars and canvas, and have all on board the
schooner.”

“ What crew have you?”

“ I picked up, as you suggested, Chief Bianca.
about thirty good men; shipping them. as I told
them, for desperate work, so that you will have
ample for two crews, and a few to remain on
the island.”

“ That is good, and they will come in well,
while, my son, you can go to work at once in
building the new vessel; but now to the ski per
of the Mermaid?” and the eyes of the old uc-
caneer littered viciously.

“ We 1, sir, as I said, he was the guest of
Major ll hite. and had to lose his arm, close to
the shoulder, and soon as he is able he will re-
turn to his home.”

“ And his daughter?”

. “ ,She is also a guest at the major’s mansion,
sm'

“ You saw her?”

“ Yes, sir.”

“ Is she not beautiful?”

“ I thought so sir.”

“And how wi the go home?”

“ Captain Moncrie will take them there in his
new vessel, which he calls the Sea Siren.”

“ Curses on him, that foils me; but where is
the home of this man Hurst ?”

“ It is on Long Island, sir, about twenty miles
from New York Bay, on the Atlantic shore, air,
as I understood it.”

“ And when do they sail I’

“As soon as Captain Hurst is able to go. I
understood.”

“ Well, Basil, you have done well, and my son
is ready to keep is contract with you.”

“ Yes, chief.”

“ But I am not.”

The young spy started, glanced quickly at the
chief, and then at his son. and he saw that the-
face of the latter was threatening and deter-
mined.

That he would take a stand against his father,
to keep his word, Basil Brandon saw at a glance,
and so he quickly quelled' the rising storm by

saying:

“ I am thankful to Captain Bianca, chief, but
I prefer to remain with the band.”

“ Is this so, Basil?” asked Captain Bianca.

“ Yes, sir.”

“ Do as you deem best. but I am ready to car—

out my compact if you wish it.”

" No, Sir, I prefer to remain.”

“ I am glad of your decision, Basil, for I need

on.

“ Now we will have supper, and then 0 on
board and get the anchor up for the Sea orch
sails to—nig t,” said the old bnccaueer with a
grim smile upon his stern face.

CHAPTER X1.
A warms; A‘l' aunsr HAVEN.

Ln'r us return to a few days after the sea com-
bat, described in the first chapter of this ro—
mance.

I would have my readers accompany me to-
Hurst Havan one pleasant evening, where are
seated Captain Hurst and his beautiful dough»

tor.

Upon the broad hearth burns a bright log fire,
and through an open door a servant is visible,
setting the table for tea.

 

The mail had arrived that afternoon, and a.

rare occurrence in those days. Captain Hurst
and his daughter had been deep] engrossed in
the reading of the pa rs, urine were also few-
and far between a bun red years ago.

They had been back some little time from
Charleston, and Manton Moncrief had brought
them there in the Sea Siren. the beautiful vessel
that had been presented to the young naval otfl»
cer by the skipper-farmer.

Together the two talked over the exriting
scenes through which they had passed, and
Sibyl asked.

“ Father, what would be done with Hugh
Bronx if he was taken. think you i”

“I fear he would be hanged, my child. and it
would serve him but right, thou for the sake
of his poor mother and sister, I ope roihii'g of
the kind will occur,” responded the skipper.

“Poor. Hugh, he seemed to regard we 1.5 his
especial property, and afterthe rescue of our
vessel by Captain Moncrief, it ccmplctely
changed his nature and he became revuigeful
and hopeful.”

“He soughtto make a name and thus win
you. Sibyl, and so refused Moncrief'h offer of a
lieutenancy with him. and buying the privateer'
started out as a captain himself.

“ He was a good mate, but I never thought he
would make a good commander, and when he:
forced that duel u in Moncricf, and was worst--
ed, I cannot b it t ink that his shot, pretending
to be at his first officer and second, Allen Ross.
more. was intended for Moucrief.

“ His flight after it, believin Moncrief dead”
his refusal to surrender to an merican vessel-

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of-war, got for him the brand of outlawry, and
I fear he will be driven to piracy,” and Captain
Hurst spoke warmly, for it will be remembered
that Hugh Bronx had been a mute on the Mer-
maid, and the farm of Bronx Hall joined Hurst
Haven.

“ What he can have told his mother and sis-
ter, about us, I do not know: but: I shall never
forget the way I was insulted when I called."

" 'l‘hcy believed what Hugh told them, Sibyl,
and some day will know hnn as he is, for the
secret cannot remain hidden."

“ You think that Hugh’s having been outlaw-
ed may drive him to piracy, father ?”

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“ Do you think he could be so evil as that?”

“ Sibyl?”

“ Yes, father.”

“ Do on know that I have my suspicions that
the raid made upon our home, some nights ago,
was by Hugh Bronx?”

“ Oh, father!"

“ I half believe it.”

“ What reason have you, sir?”

“ Well, we have never been disturbed before,
in our long dwelling upon the coast, and few
outlaws would dare trust themselves so far in-
land.”

“ True, sir.”

“Then, were they coast pirates they would
have sent half a dozen 1 arties off to rob the dif-
ferent wealthy farms, and not this one alone.”

“ It seems so, father.”

“ Again, I know of no one who could run into
that inlet, as the wind and tide was that night
unless it was Hugh Bronx, on, myself, and
possibly now Moncrief, for e has studied it
well.”

“Yes, sir.”

“ Well, the party who came were posted as to
where we kept our silver plate and other valu-
ables, and but for Moncrief’s having been here
that night they would have sacked the house.”

“ True, father, but I did not see Hugh among
the marauders. "

“ No, he would be too smart for that, but that
they tried to kid nap on leads me to more strong-
ly believe that Hug Bronx was at the bottom

. of it.”

“ Itma be, sir; but we shall soon know, as
Captain oncrief pursued the vessel to sea.”

“ Yes, the pirates little dreamed that Mon-
crief had run into the cove that night 'ust after
dark, and they took to flight vary quic 'ly when
they made the discovery.

“ But Moncricf was after them within the
hour, and the Sea Siren ran down the pirate
without a doubt.”

“Yes, for we heard far dittant firin after
midnight, father; but then, if Captain oncrief
ca tured tlk pirate why did he not return?”

‘ That question I cannot answer, my child, but
then he doubtless had some ood reason for not
returning immediately,” sai the skipper.

“Permit me to explain,” said a eep voice,
and a tall form, clad in the uniform of an cfilcer
in the Continental Navy entered the sittin -room
from the hall, a servant having ushered im in
unannounced.

 

CHAPTER XII.
A STRANGE sronY.

“ Captain Manfon Moncn'ef !”

The words broke in delighted surprise from the
lips of Sib 'l Hurst, and she sprung to her feetto
welcome t e visitor.

“Moncrief, gladly I welcome you,” cried the
skipper. also rising.

The one who entered was a man among men
one who was marked as such in face, form an

' bearing.

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He was handsome, frank and fearless feed.
and looked the bravo man and thorough sailor
that he was from head to feet.

He was dressed in a handsome uniform, worn
with the air (3! (Elna weiistomed ttf) it. 31:11 his step
was uick an rm as 0 came orwa
ing shand of Captain Hurst and Sibyl in each
one of his own. .

“ I reached the door as Loms was closing the
blinds on the iazza so he let me in without
knocking, and overheard my name mentioned
and so spoke ” he said with a smile.

“ Be seated, Captain Moncrief, and let us hear
all vou have to tell us, and I know there is much
to Tell.” said Sibyl, whose face was rosy-hued
with leasure.

“ lrst, my child, tell Morgan to set out some
of Captain Moncrief’s favorite wine for supper,
and not to forget that sailors are always hun-
g i"-‘.” said Ca )tain IIumt.

“l acknou edge it this time at least. captain,
f1 ;r I Would not take supper on rd my vessel,
boring in reach our hospitable house before the
l:~ 'dvr wns closet for the night,” said the young
« tli 'cl' with a smile.

" In 11'! forget. ea tain, that the key of the
lzm'cr. like the late -string of our front door.
ls « n the outside at all hours of the day and
nit-ht,” tl'o skinrcr said.

” 1 micro that. sir, from the experience I
have [ml of your house.”

“But where is your vessel. captain?” asked
Sihvl, who had given a few ordersto Morgan,
the butler. regar ing sun r.

“In the cove, Miss Si yl, for I ran her in,

 

thou h it is as dark as pitch—so dark, in fact,
thatfi nearly lost my way several times coming
up to the mansion.”

“ And you came alone?”

“ Yes.”

“ Why did you not bring Lieutenant Rom-
more with you ?” asked the skipper.

“ Or some other of your officers, for you know
they are ever welcome.”

“ I well know that, Miss Sibyl; but the truth
is, Rossmore has an important duty to perform
tc-night, which you shall know of anon,” and
both the skip r and his daughter saw a cloud
pass over the ace of the sailor.

But not noticing it by any remark, Sibyl
said:

“ You ran off in chase of the raiders so quick—
1 the other night, that I have had no time to
thank you, Ca tain Moncrief, for saving me
from being ki na mod and the house from
robbery,” and Siby ’s voice quivered with feel-

in .

5 Yes, Moncriet’, you are always placing us
under obligations we can never repay,” said
Captain Hurst.

“ I am glad I was here that night—very glad,”
and the sailor spoke warmly.

“ Did you capture the rascal?”

“ Captain Hurst, I avenged you and your
daughter,” was the low reply.

“ There is something that you wish to keep
back?” urged Sibyl, who seemed to read the face
of the young sailor.

“ No, only what I have to tell I wish to reach
no other ears than yours; and that it is to re—
main as a dead secret, I must beg of you.”

“ Certainly.”

And Captain Hurst arose, strode into the ad-
joining room, gave a few orders to the butler,
and returnin , closed the door between.

“ Now spafir low, and no one can hear other
than Siby and myself,” he said.

“ Well, my friends, I must confess to pla ing
a double 1 art, for where good can come of it by
so doing, and only harm did I do otherwise,
m conscience shall not disturb me greatly for
w at I do.

“ May I ask if you knew any of the raiders
whom you saw here the other night?”

“ Not one," said both father and daughter.

“ And do you know their motive?”

“ To kidnap me.”

“ To rob the mansion.”

“ True, both were the motives, but the robbery
was a bait for accomplishing the Worse crime of
kidn'lagping you, Miss Sibyl.

“ e fact is, when I reached in vessel in the
cove, I found that the marauders run in in
a large schooner, anchored just inside the inlet,
and landed their party of raiders.

“ When their men had to fly, they slipped
their cable, for they were told that my schooner
was in”the cove, and put out to sea with all dis-

tc .
pa“ And vou gave chase?”

“ Yes. I put out after the pirates, and though
they had a good start began to overhaul them.

‘ Ata sug tion from Allen more, for
we recogni the vessel, we shortened sail, so
as not to catch the chase too soon, not desiring
to do so within sight or hearing of the land.

“ But as we drew nearer, after some hours of
pursuit. the pirate opened heavily upon us, and
we re lied.

“T 6 Sea Siren, bearing your nom de game.
as the sailors call You, seemed tobear a charmed
life, forthe fire 0 the pirate did as little dam-
age, while our guns told heavily u n him.

“ As we drewnearer I intended)0 to carry the
enem b boarding, and so poured in some heavy
br si es, for I was anxious to save some necks
from the noose, and let them fall under our fire.

“ The result was that the schooner was fear-
fully cut up, and upon boarding a very feeble
resistance was offered and the craft was taken.

“ Hardly had I set foot upon her when the cry
arose that she wassinkin , and finding this to
be the truth I hastily o ered a removal of-all
the wounded and risoners, and what things
could be saved, an barer was this done and
our boats again at the vits of the Sea Siren,
when she plunged bows rst into the sea, carry-
ing with her her dead commander and his
crew.’

“ Her commander was slain then?”

“ Yes, I found him dead upon her decks.”

“ Did you know him 1” quiet] asked Sibyl, but
she awa ted breathlessly for t 9 answer, as did
her father.

it Yes.”

“Will you tell us who he was?” came in th
same low tone.

“ Yes, it was Hugh Bronx.”

CHAPTER XIII.
niGnriNo A WRONG.
.“HUGH Bnonx, and dead! dead under a
pirate flag!”
_ The words fell slowly and bitterly from the
lips of Sibyl Hurst, while an ex ression of deep
sadness rested upon the face of e farmer-skip-

per. .

They had known him from boyhood, and the
inmates of Bronx Hall and Hurst Haven had
been most intimate, up to the return of the fa-
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It was Hugh Bronx that had given to Sibyl
the name of the Sea Siren, and he had loved
her devotedly, nay idolized her in fact, and had
looked upon her as his property without per-
adventure of doubt.

Her sister] regard for him le had mistaken
for love, am it may be, but for her meeting
Manton Moncrief and others, she might have
been inveigled into marrying Hugh Bronx, be-
lieving that she loved him as be u ished.

But her eyes had been opened to the fact that
he was not her beau ideal, and that she could
never become his wife. '

She saw too that his jealousy of others made
him a new being, or brought out his slumbering
nature as it really was, for he became vicious,
sullen and revengeful.

He tried to make a hero of himself in her
e es, and place Manton Moncrief under deep
oligations to him, by rescuing him from the
British bri . and failed, being taken prisoner
himself an rescued by the very man he had
sou ht to make his debtor.

e had tried to purchase the brig, Mermaid,
of Captain Hurst, and that Mgentleman prefer-
ring to give the vessel to oncrief. which he
did. after she was altered into a schooner, Hugh
Bronx was deeply incensed, and buying the
schooner-of—war from the young naval officer at
half her value, had gone privateering.

His cruise was unsuccessful, for be was saved
from capture, or destruction, by Ca tain Mon-
crief, who thus made him again his ebtor. and
he was run into port by Bianca, the Buccaneer,
in the Sea Torch.

So enraged was be against his rival. that he
had picked 9 quarrel with him, well knowing
his wonderful powers as a swordsman, and to
his amazement Moncrief had disarmed him and
given him his life.

His quarrel With Allen Rossmore, formerly
a seamen on the Mermaid, and then his first
officer and his second in the due], and his pre-
tending to shoot him for mutiny, but missin
him and wounding Moncrief, was his nexta
to rid himself of his rival, and his flight follow-
ed. believing that he had killed him.

His pursuit b the brig-of—war and escape, his
being outlaw: , his flat to his home and the
tellin of his own sto to his mother and sister,
who ad been forced y him to cast the Bursts
out of their hearts utterly, followed.

But there came an order—a special one—to
Manton Moncrief, as soon as he recovered from
his wound, to hunt Hugh Bronx down and hang
him at the yard-arm.

Thus it was that Captain Moncrief had pur-
sued the marauders upon Hurst Havon that
night, and finding who it was as he gained on
his chase, had sought to kill Hugh Bronx upon
his deck, rather than capture an han him.

He was the more urged to this Allen
Rossmore, who had become the first 1 of the
Sea Siren, and who it for the sake of
Mrs. Bronx and Bessie, t 0 mother and sister of
the fug tive privateersman.

Such were the thou hts that cPassed through
the minds of the fat er and a liter, when
they learned that Hugh Bronx had n slain.

In answer to her words that the fa 't.ve ric
vateersman had died under a pirate. ag, (ap-
tain Moncrief said:

“ No; he still stuck to the American colors,
and his vessel Went down with them fiyinfi

“ The fact is, Miss Sibyl and Captain urst,
there is more to tell about this sad afl'air.”

“ More to tell, Captain Moncrief?” asked Sibyl
in surprise.

“Yes, and I will soon tell on the secret
which you are to keep. and of w ich I spoke.”

“Yes, I remember.”

“ It seems that Bronx had ca tured a valua-
ble prize~ a large vessel load with supplies
for the English forces in America, an the
fleet. '

“This he at a prizecrew on loard of. and
senth (r to ew York to the admiral-in~chief.

“ This was in his favor, showing that though
a fu itive, he was yet loyal.

“ hen we sunk his vessel, and saw that he ~

was dead, and man of his crew were slain,\
while, with a .paucié

lace, he had sent off the prize crew referred to,
Ilossmore and myself had a long talk over the
matter, and we came to a decision that caused
me to head at once for New York.

“ It seems that when I was in the cove, visit-
i you some time ago. that Rossmore was out
in boat, trying to learn the inlet channel,
when be some skiff put out frcm the Bronx
landing.

“It contained Miss Bessie Brrnx, as he sur-
mised. and in ite of the Hugh waters and
hard winds, to s surprise he saw her run
through the inlet out to sea. -

“ She had not seen Rossmore, and landing. he
climbed the sand dunes, to discover the Fugitive
Privateer lying off-hare, hut in such a petition
that she could not be seen frrm Hurst Haven
here, or from my lookout on the Sea Siren.

“ A half gale was blowing, and a storm was A
, and Rossmore felt most anxious for the '

risi
maid‘in, wondering if she intended to put ashom
again, for it seemed so, as the schooner still re-
mained lying to. ‘

“ He was about to come up and report the

of numbers in the first ~

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vuatter to me, for I was up here with you, when
he saw the surf-skit! push off from the schooner
in the very face of the storm.

“The schooner at once got under way, and
went flying down the coast out of sight.

“ Lieutenant Rossmore seemed to feel that the
maiden was rushing to lxer death, so he ran to
the sandy shore of the inlet, divested himself of
his outer clothing and wai'ed.

“ As he had expected. the daring girl headed
directly into the. will waters of the inlet. and
Rossmore saw that her boat was hurled keel up.

“ He was already. him ever, in the waves and
swimming town-d her.”

“ Brave fellow,“ cried Sibyl.

“Noble, daringr liessuiore.” the skipper said.

“He is all that you say, and I rejoice that I
secured so gallant an ()ilieei‘.

“But it was a surprise to Miss Bronx. when
she gave herself up as lost, to ihid suddenly at
her side a bold rescuer.

“He is a superb swimmer, cool, and with a
' nervo that cannot be shaken, and he cur-ouragsged

her to aid herself. and they l'i'lif‘lll‘l the shore. in
safety, when Rossniore carried her across to her
landliig in his boat.

“That evening -he called, and it seems that;
the pretty girl made. a deep impression upon
him, for he at once took the thought. of saving
her brother, for he saw that the mother and sis-
ter felt that Hugh Bronx had done no wrong.

“ “What he had told them they believed, and to
feel that he was hunted as a pirate, Rossmore.
saw would be a death-blow to them.

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“ I was thinking also of brother, mother, and
I am, with on, sorry that he has done what he
has; but w on he returns we Will urge him to
give it up and remain with us, for the farm
needs his care,” answered Bessie.

“I fear he will never do it,” sighed the
mother.

“I regret deeply this ill-feeling between us
and the Iursts, mother, and I shall tell Hugh
that I owe my lite to the lieutenant of the Sea
Siren, Allen Rossmore, who you

remember 5

was brother’s first oiiicer, and his second in that ,

duel, and niutiiiied.

“ Of course I did not tell Lieutenant Iiossmore ,
that I knew aught of the nifaii', but I ll"}‘('. 
after having saved my life, Hugh will nut let‘i ;

iiiikiiidly toward him.”

“I h'ipe net, my child, for Lieutenant Ross-
more impressed me as a very fine young men,
and I owe him my life-long gratitude that he
saved you from death— Ah! there is a step on
the pi:tZ7.1-i,iln(l it maybe your brother."

Bessie uttered a gl‘lfl cry and run to the, door,

: throwing it open ere the sound of the heavy

“ So it was that we sought to kill Bronx, and i
not have to hang him, and going to the admiral I

with our story, Iiossinoro pleading earnestly,
and with the fact that the Fugitive Privateer»;—
man had sent in the British supply prize, it was
agreed to right the wrong for the sake of his
mother and sister.”

“ I cannot see how,” said Sibyl.

“ \Vell, it was agreed to report that Captain
Hugh Bronx had captured and sent in a most.
valuable prize, weakening his crew greatly in so
doing, and that he had been attacked by an ene-
my—t’or such I was—and sunk, his colors flying
to the last."

_ “This leaves the impression that the enemy
, was a British vessel.”
;, “ Yes, Miss Sibyl."
“ This certainly whitewashes his CVII deeds,"
I . , said Captain Hurst.
“ Yes; but he has been guilty of no not of pi-
racy, and I was the one he sought to kill, and to

whom he gave an order for ten thousand dollars ,

 for my vessel on his agents in New York, and

l t’ then collected it himself.

' “He refused to come to in his flight from
Charleston, and fitted his vessel out in New

» York as mine, saying nothing about the sale,

~: and these were his crimes against the. Govern-
ment.

, “Seeing him dead, I forgare all i iijury be had
done me, and his sending in the supply :hip
gained him the pardon of the admiral, while

ssmore’s pleading for the mother and sister,
. ri hted the wrong as I have told you, and with
; « this secret kept by us, he need not go down to
 . his grave blackened with infamy, and leaving a
‘ . ' heart-broken mother and sister to mourn him.”
“Manton Moncricf, you are the noble man I
felt you to be, and 1 thank you for this,” and
 Sibyl arose and held out her hand, which the
‘ 9. captain warmly grasped.
 _ ‘Yes, yours is a forgiving nature. Moncriet’,
 1 j for you have had much to forgive," the skipper

said.

“ It is vdry kind for you lzoth to say so, but no
 good could come, on y evil. had I done other-
“.i“.  wise, and I feel deeply for the poor mother and

- ,1 sister, for Allen ROSSIII’H‘O has gone there to-
_- I night to break the news of the unfortunate
 man’s death to them.”

 “Poor Mrs. Bronx! poor Bessie! But how
much better as it is than were the truth told
V I them,” murmured Sibyl, just as the door opened
‘ ,  and supper was announced.

 CHAPTER XIV.
9'; . ALLEN Bossuoun’s ROMANCE.
""~ WJHIN Ca )tain Manton Monerief landed
from his vesse the Sea. Siren, which he had run
through the inlet into the timber-sheltered cove
not very far from Hurst Haven mansion, another
: . person was with him.
’ a That other was his first lieutenant. Allen
‘  Rossmore, and while the ca tain Wended his Way
'2‘. as the reader has seen. to urst Haven, his luif
, .r went on his way toward Bronx Hall, situated
2‘ a back be and the meadows on the hill.
1  A lig t guided his steps, but, having been
,there once before, he knew the way. even had it
not been for the ruddy glow shining out of the
sitting-room window.
' in that room sat two persons, a handsome lady
of iorty-flveand a young girl of eighteen.

The former was engaged in knittin a scarf.
while the latter held a book in her ban , though
she did not appear to be reading, for her eyes
were zin u n vacancy.

“ Essiefi 20m thinking of poor Hugh, and
bow sorry I am that he went as a privateer
uptui for I hardly think he wps titted to such
' a pog‘t‘ion of danger and responsibility," said
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knoekcr had ceased to vibrate.

Seeing a form in iiiiitorm, she very nearly
threw herself into the arms of the visitor, when
his voice checked her just in time, as he said:

“ it)0(i-(}V(‘nlll;'.'_, Miss Bronx.” '

“Lieutenant Rossinore!” she cxrlaimed, with
sur irise, and her face turned crimson, while she
added:

“ I mistook you for my brother; but you are
very welcome, sir: come right into the sitting-
reo'n, for mother is there."

She grasped his hand warmly, and led him
into the sit.tiii"-i-(.oiii. wlrro Mrs. Bronx gave
him a hearty welcome, adding:

“ This is a pleasure we had not anticipated so
soon, at least aft/'1' your last visit."

“I 'ust came from my vessel, which is in the
cove. liaving run in after dark," said the young
sailor.

There was something about the manner of
Ro-sinore that; was unlike himself, as he had
appeared to Mrs. Bronx and Bessie before, and
both noticed it.

Bessie at once felt that he was the bearer of
evil tidings, and said quickly:

“Lieutenant Bossniore, I feel that you have

something to tell us—the {Sea Siren was in the ;
cove, the other night, when my brother’s schooner i

ran in, aiid—”

She paused, for he asked in a surprised way:

‘:'You know that. your brothers vessel came
in?

“ Yes, for I did not wish him to meet Captain
Moncriof, and 1 arranged with him to display a
signal if the . ea Siren was not in the cove.

"But she must have come in just ahead of my
brother’s schooner, and I believing that the inlet
was clear displayed my signal.”

“ IVns not that the night of the pirates‘ attack
upon Hurst 'Iaveii?" as. 'etl Mrs. Bronx.

“ Yes, mother.”

"Then your brother must have followed them

- to sea at once.”

“ Yes, motner," faintly said Bessie.

“Yes, madam. Captain Bronx at once put to
sea, and it is of your son that I have Come to
tell you.”

Rossinore spoke With deep feeling, and Bessie
moaned:

1‘; (9h Heaven have mercy! what is there to
te 

“Yes, is my son wounded, or killed?” cried
the mother, clasp’ing her hands and turning
deathly pale. i

“ My dear Mrs. Bronx, in these days of war
we cannot but live in dread of losing those dear-
est to us, who are battling for their country.
and my deepest sympathy goes out to you and
Miss Bronx, that you have to mourn your son
as oead.”

“ Deadl‘ only dead!" gasped Bessie, gazing at
him with her eyes full of tears.

“My boy dewl?” moaned the moaned the
mother, and her head was buried in her hands
and rested upon the table by her side.

“He was coming to visit you doubtless, as

on have said, Miss Bronx, but was prevented

rom doing so by that ’piratical attack upon
Hurst Haven. when he put to sea to meet a
deadly, dangerous enemy."

“A British cruiser?” groaned Mrs. Bronx.
while Bessie sat white and tearless eyed and
calm. gazing at t 6 young sailor.

“He met the enemy. madam. and one far
stron r, and in the combat that followed his
vesse was sunk. after Captain Bronx had been
slain upon his quarter-deck. and the schooner
went down with her flag still flying.”

“ Thank God that he died like a man,” cried
the brave woman.

" How know you this, Lieutenant Rossmore?”
Siliked‘ Bessie in a voice that was hardly audi-

e.
” The Sea Siren was near. Miss Bronx, in fact
took part in the action, and we saw all, and
sailing for New York made our report totho
admiral. r

“From him we learned that Captain Bronx
sent into port, short] before, a very valuable
supply ship, captuied mm the British.”

‘ And his vessel went down?"

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“ And you are sure he was dead?”

“ Some of the crew, which we managed to
pick up in boats, reported that he fell dead upon
his deck before the enemy boarded: his officers
were also slain, and that may ' e the reason why
the schooner did not strike her flag and surren-
der before she was (-ai'i‘ied by bearding.”

“ My poor, poor hi y! But be has died a
noble death, and has iallen in defense of his
country.

" A hitter. ft arful I)l( w it is to bear; but
mothers all (iVer our land, Lieutenant Rossmore,
are mwurning their dead mldier and tailor boys,
and i must not yield to my rol'l'UW, but be brave
and strong".

“ lei'ine me. and I will see that supper is or-
dered for you.”

Rossliiore would have protested. but a. sign
from Bessie caused him to simpl ' bow. for he
saw that the poor mother wi>hel to be alone
with her grief, while the maiden had something
to Say to him.

This he would love likt-d to avoid, for he
dreaded her ( nestiening. {a he hml bCLIl that she
was eager to {new :vl .

As soon as Mrs. l'it ll." Lad left the room.
Bessie crossed over to A it n Itessniore, and
said earnestly:

“ Will you ansti er me a few questions, Lieu-
tenant Rossmorcé”

“ Anything I can, Miss Brciix.”

“From you 1 learned. wlcn we. met before,
the story of all that had occurred on tle brig
Mermaid and what followed in Charleston.”

is 3'08."

“l had heard my poor broiher’s story, and
somehow it did not all seem real, and 1 so ques-
tioned you that. I found that Hugh had not told
us the whole truth—that he hai hidden some
things.

“i kept this from my mother, but I could not;
but think all the time, and I came to the conclu-
sion that my unfortunate brother’s jealousy had
caused the break between the Llursts and our.
selves, and caused him to net. toward a rival.
who had greatly befriended him, as he should
not have done."

“ He was certainly very jealous of Captain
Moncriei',” said Roiimcre.

“ I can understand now how Silyl regarded
him; but, taking his side of the story, i natur-
all sided with him. and both mother and my-
sel treated Miss Hurst as though she were a
bitter foe.

“ But I wish now the truth from you.”

“ In what respect, Miss Bronx ?"

“ The night my brother’s schooner came into
the inlet, I set, the signal that the Sea Siren was
not there, for I knew not of her having iun in
soon after dark.”

tt X7ts.”

“I heard the firing at Hurst Haven, and with
my night-glass I stood on the piazza, watching
the inlet.”

" Well?"

“ It was said that pirates attacked Hurst
Haven?”

“ So they did, Miss Bronx.” 1

“And sought not oiin to rob the place, but
also to kidnap Miss Hurst."

“ Sui-ii was the case.”

“ What motive had they for kidnapping Sib l.
and how did they know of her, and of the wee th
in Hurst Haven?” and he voice of Bessie Bronx
sunk to a whisper as she asked the question.

CHAPTER XV.
FOR o'rnnns’ sum.

ALLEN Ressmonn seemed slightly taken
aback by the direct question put to him by
Bessie Bronx.

But he had made up his mind as to what he
was to do and say, his romance had been map-
ped out, and he detcrmined to go on as he had

ieg'iin.

“W ell M iss Br! nx," he said, “it is general-
ly known along the coast that Captain Hurst
is a very rich man, and has quantities of silver
plate in his mansion

“Then there are wicked men who felt that by
kidnapping Miss Hurst they could get a large
ransom for her return as indeed they could. so
the coast pirates, which inve t the approaches to
New York, both of! Moniauk and Sandy Hook,
doubtless ran in with their vessel and— ’

“ Who was their pilot into the inlet?”

“ That I cannot tell you, Miss Bronx." .

“ As to those who can run a vessel in thatinlet
by night. I can count them on one hand, I may
say, for they are Skipper Hurst. Sibyl, who is the
best, pilot on the coast, my poor dead brother,
and some one on board the Sea Siren. for I no.
tice that she runs in at all times and in m
weather.”

“Captain Moncrlef pilots her, while I have
also learned the channe ”

“ Well, I know of no one else so who could
have brought the irate craft in '

"I could not to , I am sure: but there must
be some one else who knows the channel, that
you do not recall.”

“ No, i do not know of any oneeho. but there
is one thing more!”

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“i told you that I watched the inlet with my
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“ Yes.”

“ I saw but two vessels go out of the inlet.”

“ But two?” echoed Rossmore. .

H YOQI”

“The pirate and the schooner of your bro-
ther?”

‘t NOI W

“ He went to sea. with the pirate.”

, “Did he?”
.' “ ch miss.

“ And you followed?”

“ Yes.”

“ About three-quarters of an hour after?”

“Yes, within an hour.”

“Captain Moncrief was at the Hurst man-
sion?” '

in Yes.”

“ And beat 03 the pirates?”

. “ He did.” .
' “ Then he went to his vessel and gave chase.”

“Yes, Miss Bronx.”

“ The schooner of my brother was already far
out at sea?” ‘

“ Yes, barel visible.”

“And the p rate?”

“ We did not see, the pirate vessel, and, as
your brother was in pursuit we naturally left
the chase for him.”

“ But there Wcrc but two vessels, my brother’s
schooner, and I.’; " .‘Q-rc Si; "71. Hm! 1ch the inlr-I.
sir.”

' This was. a sttitit‘sr for Poesmorc: but he ral-
liel uiwfi. :1..:l rc; ii vi: '

“ hen lilrit carrim out my idea, that ilin
pirates landed in their boats, esch that way,
and once out of the inlet board their vessel,
which put to flight.”

Bessie Bronx gave a sigh of relief, and grasp-
ing the hand of the oung sailor said earnestly:

‘ 0h, Lieutenant more! you not know
what a heavy, fearful weight you ve taken
from m heart, for I confess to you frank] that
I fear it was not after all a robbery of urst
Haven that was intended, but the kidnapping
of Sibyl, and, may Heaven forgive the thou ht

nst my poor dead brother, but I ed

that he meant to force Sibyl to ma him.”

“I am more than glad that I ca disabuse
your mind, Miss Bronx, and—"

“And I feared that the Sea Siren had fol-
lowed m brother and sunk his vessel, while
your kin ness of heart had decided. that it should
remain as a buried secret.”

Rossmore could not but give Bessie credit for
wonderful powers of perce tion; but he said:

“ My dear Miss Bronx, i you had heard Cap-
tain Moncrief, and the admiral speak of the
service your brother had rendered, in captur-
ing the supply ship, and knew how gallant a
thin it is or a man to die on his own deck,
and Iet his vessel go down with her colors flying,
you could not but feel that your “sorrowwas
mitigated, and I beg that you will let every
doubt leave your heart.” ‘

“Iwill, I will, and Heaven bless my poor
brother.”

“ And Mi Hurst, Captain Moncrief is anx-
ious to visit you and our mother, to express
his sympathy, while I cc], if the jealous love of
your brother did temporarily raise a barrier be-
tween Captain Hurst and his daughter, and
sever a friendship that was most sincere, that
they would be more than glad to come to you
in your sorrow with kind- words of sym athy.”

‘ After the way that mother an myself
treated Sibyl?” .

" Ah, es, for she felt that you were laboring

under a _ also impression.”
‘ “ I told mother that you had given me a dif-
ferent idea of poor Hugh’s story, and we fi-la,
that his jealous nature had caused him to per—
haps see things in a diflerent light from what
was intended.” ,

“ I am glad of this, for I feel that you and
your mother have no truer friends than are
Captain Hurst and his daughter, while I hope
sincerely, Miss Bronx, that you will consider
me as—as—that is let me, as far as I can. take the
part of your brother, and command me in all
that I can do to serve you.” -

“ As frankly as you offer your friendship, 50
frankly I accept it,” and she held forth her
hand.

Then Rossmore would have departed. but she
would not hear of it and said:

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grief, so remain to supper with us. and after-

. best for the future, for you know both mother
' and myself wish to ask your advice.”
’ ~ Thus urged Rossmore remained, and soon

! after they were called in to supper by the ser-

vant.

Mrs. Bronx was there to welcome the guest,
calm, sad-faced, but thoroughly herself, and she
mid earnestly:

“ I am so glad that you renmined, Lieutenant
ltossmore. and you must remember, whenever
your vessel puts into the inlet you must consider
this your homc.”

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shielded the privatecrsman all he could, but i
what the mother leaned was that both Sibyl 1
Hurst and her fat er had been misunderstood i
by Hugh.

When at last Rossmore arose, declining the I
pressing invitation of Mrs. Bronx to remain for
the night, he left an impression that was most
flattering to him.

Once he was on his way, walking slowly back
to his vessel, and he muttered:

“ Well, I feel that I have but done right, for
how much more hitter would be the blow did
they know the truth.

“ Ah yes, it was better for Hugh Bronx that
his career ended as it did.” '

CHAPTER XVI.
A PRISONER. I

THE path which Rossmore took from Bronx ‘,
Hall to the inlet shore, led across the highway, ;
upon which the mansion was situated, through
a pasture, dotted with cedars, and over a bit of
meadow land to the covc.

The inlet was a break in the outer beach, and ‘
the sea uring in and out with the tide, formed f
a lake-like sheet of water a league in length, and i
from an eighth to a quarter of a mile in width.

The inlet was at the upper end of this body of
water, and toward the other end there wasa
cow. and heavy woodland, upon the main shore,

. .-.r.; several vessels could lie at anchor com- ‘
pletel hidden, and a craft sailing leisurer by v
Wfillli never suspect that there was a hiding-
place there.

The outer shore of the basin was about. four
hundred feet wide, covered in places b dwarf ,
cedars, and with sand dunes rising albng the &
sea, in some places twenty feet high.

In the timber-sheltered cove was the anchor- ,
age of Hurst Haven, and there was a boat-l
house, and several small pleasure craft at ‘
anchor.

Further down was the meadow-land shore of
Bronx Hall Farm, and here also was a boat-
house, with boats and a small yacht lying near.

The fence dividing the two estates of the
Bronx and Hurst Families, ran a couple of hun-
dred yards from the boat-house of Bronx I-Iall.‘l

To reach his vessel, anchored in the Hurst;
Haven COVe,Rossmore wended his way down the ,
path to the Bronx Hall boat-house, and from 1
there along the sandy beach until he came oppo. 1
site to the Sea Siren at her anchorage. :

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Ward we will talk of poor Hugh, and what is 1

He had keen eyes and he discovered a dark ob- ,
{act in the basin, moving toward the place where
e stood

“ It is a boat, and its occupant is standing up
and scullin with one ear.

So he sai , and standing in the shadow of the I
boat-house he waited. i

Who it could be he had no means of knowing, I
but aware of how quiet all had been in and 
about the inlet, since he had known it, he felt :
that there was something suspicious in the soli- '
tar}; occupant of the boat coming across the
we rs close on to midnight.

“It may be a fisherman from Bronx Hall:
but then why would he fish at night?” muttered
the ofiiccr, and seating himself upon a bench in
the boat-house he awaited the coming of the

at.

In a short while the boat touched the pier and
the Occupant sprung out.

Then his first act was to make fast the painter
to the dock, after which he stood in an unde-
ended way, his face turned toward Bronx Hall.

Aloud he said, little dreaan that any one
heard his voice:

“I am weak and wretched, but I must sink
this boat in some way, or it will tell the story.

“ Then I must hasten to the Hall, for a light
yet burns in Bessie’s room.

“ I Will till the boat with these old pieces of ,
iron ballast tow it out with a skifi’, take the |
plug out and let it go,down to the bottom; but i
oh! how weak I am.” ;

He came toward the shore end of the boat- .
house, for the rowboats were drawn up upon .
the beach, and suddenly uttered a cry as a form
confronted him and a stern voice said:

Hu h Bronx, you are my prisoner!” .
have mercy upon me!" roaned the

Fugitiva Privateersman, and he sun down upon

the bench from which Rossmore had ' t arisen.

“ I thought you were dead, Hugh roux, and i
so il'le‘pprterl to your mother and sister this "
m .

g‘ You are Rossmorel”

H I am.”

“ I know you now.”

“ You should know the man who befriended
you, as our officer. our friend and your sec—
ond, an was new by you of mutiny because

 

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1 I did not uphold your dastard acts.”

\ Mrs. Bronx contented hermit with a mi of :
tea, Bessie forced herself to cut a few month uls, .

while Rossmore, in spite of the tempting supper
was unable to get up his usual good appetite.
After the meal Mrs Bronx asked him to tell

“ I am in your power. for I am unarmed, weak,
starving and wretched.”

“ I am not the one to strike a man when he is
down. :
s

" The inlet referred to above is at F ~r Rockaway, ‘
L. L, and the Ocean. in the past hundred years has
changed the. nature of the shore a dozen times
though to day it is much like it was a century ago,
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all that he knew of her son, and all that he said Au'rnon.

“ But how is it I find you here when nearly a
week ago we sunk your vessel and I saw on
lying, wounded it now scans, though we all t on
believed dead, upon our own deck?”

“ l “as not serious y Wounded. but stunred, I
may say, and came to consciousness as my
schooner was oing down.

" I ran to a oat 1hat “as loose upon the deck,
sprung into it, anl though nearly swan. 1rd,
was savod.

“ I throw the water out, as best I could uiih
my ca ), found I had one oar, and in the h «her
was a asket of lunch, left there some day» be-
fore when l was out fishing.

“ headed shoreward, the tide being with me,
and reached Oak Island by dawn.

“From there I made my way here by night.
to find that all has been for naught, for the end
has come at last.”

“ W hat end do you anticipate?”

“ I know that I am outlawed, and that I will
be hanged.”

“ Have you been guilty of any act of piracy
tOWard American vessels?” -

“ Before Heaven, no 1”

“ And more, have you hoisted any other flag

3 aluove your deck ?”

“ No, but I have captured several prizes and
sent them in, one a most valuable supply ship.”

“ And you also landed a force to rob Hurst
Haven.”

“ I was driven to that by my men, who mu-
tinied for gold.” ,

“But your men were not responsible for your
attempting to kidnap Miss uy st?

The man started and raid nothing.

“ Captain Bronx, will you let me talk plainly
to you, for, for the sake of your mother and sisr
ter I wish to serve out”

“ Be my friend, Bossmore, and I will do just
as you say.”

‘ Why is it that you hate Captain Mont rief as

on do
y “ Because he has stolen from me the wc man I
meant to marry,” was the fierce re inder.

“ Bronx, Captain Moncrief sav the Mermaid
from ca ture by the Sea Torch, saved Capta n
Hurst rem being hanged by the buceanet r.
along with you, me, and the rest of the crew of
the ri .

“ Hegrecapturmou from the British, sold vcu
his schooner for f its value, on a New ork

. order on your agents, which you drew before he .

arrived to get the money, and he spared your
life in your due] with him.
“ He saved Miss Hurst from cagtivity by; the
irate, sent his surgeon to nurse aptain urst
Backto life, and for all this on hate him be-
cause he won the love of Miss urst.

“It is natural that he should do so splendid...

handsome, daring man that he is, an you had
not asked her to rrarry you.

“ You tried to blacken him as a traitor, when
he saved your cruiser from destruction, you in-
sulted him, cheated him out of his money. and.
\\ hen be spared you in your duel, you picked a
qncrrel with me for one purpose, to make me
a pair as a mutineer, for you knew I would not
olie your impudent commands, and, retending
to re at me. shot Captain Moncri , and very
nearl killed him.

“ ou fled, were pursued b
cruiser, refused to obey orders, tted your vessel
out in New York, by retending to be Moncrief‘s
lieutenant, and as sue was branded as an out—

an American

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“ Moncrief had orders to hunt you down and '
hang you, and yet be spared you, When on his ‘

way
ter on board, bringing them home, betchased
you, but findin , as he OVerhauled you, who you
were he put 0 and spared you.

“When you attempted to kidnap Miss Hurst 
the other night, and your crew found him at the;

mansion, his vessel in the cove, he became re-
vengeful. pursued you, fired on you, and in mer-

cy sought to kill you by his fire, that he might ‘

not have to hang you, as were his orders
“ Doing this. as he believed you dead. he sail-
ed for New York, and with myse

North, with Captain Hurst and his daugh»

w

.1 '4};

1f urged the ad- L

miral to let the outlaw brand, which had not been ' ‘

issued, exce t to him, be withdrawn against
you, and
killed in action by an enemfi, leaving

pr so that the enemy was a ritish vessel.

“ It was also given out that you had sentynhi- 1

able prizes in, and you got the credit of dyingas’

a brave man on your own deck, your vessel go—. ’

ing down with her colors flying.”
‘ Thank God!”
teersman, burying

CHAPER XVII.
ROSBMORE‘S DEMAND. r

in his hands.

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FOB some moments no word was spoken be».

gleaned the Fugitive Prim?  '_
'3 face

ow it to be reported that on were _j.
tosup— ,

tween the two, and then Hugh Bronx started up‘ 

with the cry:

man?
“ No, sir.
“ What do you mean?”

“ You were pardoned as a dead man, undo ,

lie covered our evil deeds.”
“ And as am?” »
“ Yen are still an outlaw.”  1 g
“ This cannot be.” 

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“It will be, for the admiral continued your
crimes as dead, for the sake of your mother and
sister; but, living, he would arrest you; yes, and
have you hanged.”

“ Great God!”

“ I speak but the truth”

“Can it be possible?"

" It certainly is.”

“ I will risk it.”

“ be so if you desire.”

“ I will go to Bronx Hall, explain how I es-
caped, and all will be well.”

“ Until to-morrow.”

“ \Vell?"

“ You will bearrested.”

“ By whom?”

“ Captain'Moncrief.”

‘6  P,

“ Sueer if you like, but he has orders to cap-
ture and ban you.”

“ He wouh not dare.”

“ He Would, for he forgave your acts a ainst
him, and your attem ting to kidnap Miss urst,
believing you dead; ut alive he will carry out
his orders.”

“ He sunk my vessel.”

“In mercy, yes, that 'he might not have to
ban you.”

“ will risk it.”

“ There is one on your vessel, Captain Bronx,
who will swear that the wound you received
was by your own hand; that on attempted
suicide when all was lost, but fai ed.”

“ Who says this?” was the hardly audible

uery.
q “ It is said by one who knows, and I tell you
frankly, Bronx, that what was smothered over
b falsehoods, for you as dead, will not be
a owod if you are found alive.”

“ I cannot believe it.”

“My dear sir, this very night Ca tain Mon-
crief went up to Hurst Haven and to d the story
as we had agreed upon.”

“ He is there now, curse him, for I see lights
there.”

“ Douhtless. . .

“ And let me tell on,” resumed Rossmore,
“that the da ' your rave sister went out to
warn you of t e presence in this inlet of the Sea
Siren, you sailed away and left her to return in
the face of a storm.

, " Fortunately I was over yonder studying the
channel, saw her boat dashed over, and saved
her frOm death.”

“ I thank you for this from my inmost heart,
Rossmore, and it cancels all ill-feeling I have
ever felt for you.”

“I care not for that, Bronx, but I called to
see how she was and met your mother.

“ Not a word against'you did I breathe, as to
the real truth, and Captain Hurst and his
daughter have also kept secret your Charles-
ton acts.

“ To-night I went to see your mother and

Sister.
“ I told them of your vessel having been sunk
by an enemy, our dying on your own deck, and
' I made you a ero, believin you dead.
“ I never lied so in my 1i 0, as you can under-
stand, and I left them believing you a true man,
and one who had nony died for his count .
» “ I left them half an hour ago to fim you
, alive after all, and if you insist upon going home
and putting to the test what I tell you will he
the result, I have but one duty now to perform.”
. “ And what is that?”
“ To arrest you and carry you on board the
- Sea Siren.”
oThe hand of the Fugitive Privateersman flew
to his breast, and, although he had said that he
‘was unarmed, he drew forth a knife with a long
slender blade, and sprung upon the young officer
' while he cried:
“Never! I will kill you first!”
Fortunater for Rossmore he was not unpre-
, red for 'ust such an act, and he caught the
nits-hand with a rip of iron, while he dashed
his left fist full in t e face of his assailant.
The blow was a stunnin one, and the knife
dropped to the floor of the t-house, where it
‘ stuck quivering in the plank.
Seizing it, as Hugh Bronx sta gered back,
Rossmore thrust it into his belt an said:
a, ' “You are weak and worn down, Bronx, and
I no match for me, so do not make a fool of your-
-'Ielf in.
Hugh Bronx staggered back to the seat, drop-
oaned in agony of spirit.
I act for your

I

.“ Be reasonab 6, Bronx, for
and ” said ore, pinetly.
" What do you ish
“ To the world you are dead, and your mother
and sister so believe you.”
“ Well?”
“ If you return home you would be arrested,

 _ tried and hanged if I did not carry on a
in "y

. prisoner on board
“ Go on.” ,

i “ Have you any money?”
“alcou le of hundred dollars.”
“ 011,? have a thousand on board the Sea
Siren. which I will lend you.”

“ What for?”

“With such a sum you can go to another
land and seek your fortune. ”

“ I do not care to.”

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“Then go elsewhere in this country, and, un-
der an assumed name, enlist as a soldier and
win fame.

“ When you have done this, when the war is
over, you can return home quietly and live
without molestation, telling what story you
please about our escape from your vessel.”

“ This is w iat you suggest that I shall do?”

“ No, I demand it.”

“ Demand!”

4‘ Yes.”

“ You have no right to do so.”

“I will either demand that on do so, or I
will arrest you as a pirate an( carry you on
board the Sea Siren, and your life will end very
speedily then, I assure you.”

“ You force me to consent to your demand."

“ You do so?”

H Yes.”

“Well, I will sink your boat for you, and
then aid you into the ittle loft over this boat-
house, where you can remain until to-morrow

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night.’
‘And then?”

“I will have the schonner at an earl hour in
the morning, pretending to go on a ay’s flsh-
ing, so will have a large lunch prepared for me,
while I will also smuggle in some other things
you may need.” "

“ To—morrow night I will help you to set sail,
on yonder little sail-boat.

“ The tide will be running out until near mid-
night, and you can go out of the inlet and head
for New York, while, slipping tte cable, as you
will, it will appear that the sail-boat got loose
and drifted out to sea.

“ You can reach New York the following day
Some time, and with money, sail from there
wherever you choose.”

“ This is a good plan.”

“ I think so.”

“ And I am still to remain as dead?”

H Yes.”

“ Forever?”

“ It is open for any man to make a name for
himself in this war.

“Once you have done that you can return
home in honor.”

“ If I refuse?”

“You know what awaits you.”

“ You drive me to this?” ‘

H Yes.”

“ And why?”

“ For the sake of your name as it now stands,
for the sake of your poor mother and sister who
believe you died a brave sailor’s death, and
mourn you as a martyr to the cause of Ameri-
can freedom.”

“ You will insist that I can get no pardon?”

“I know it.”

“ How do on?”

“Captain oncricf’s patience has ceased to be
a virtue, and he would hang you at sight. I am
sure; so that there would be no doubt of your
being dead, though I feel he Would never let
the public know it, for the sake of your mother
arid sister."

“ Then I am doomed to obey you?”

“I think you should congratulate yourself
that you fell intomy hands rather than in those
who would have been merciless.”

“ And why do you spare me?”

For a moment Rossmoro made no reply, and
then he said, with deep feeling:

“ Because I love your sister, Hugh Bronx,
and have done so since I snatched her from the
waves some time ago.”

“ Hal do you, an ordinary seaman, aspire to
my sister’s hand?”

‘ Hugh Bronx, I have as irations—yes; but
whether I can win her love know not; but it
ill becomes you to speak of my being an ordi-
nary seaman, for you were snmplya mate on the
Mermaid, where I was boatswain.

“You are rich, and your father was a sea-
captain.

“ I am poor—began as cabin boy on a, coaster,
to support my mother after the death of my
father' but he was an English naval officer, and
a gent eman. .

“To-day, you are in reality a pirate, a fu-
itive from 'ustice, and I am a lieutenant in the
merican avy with no act of dishonor laid at

my door: while I have a snug little sum saved
up, with prospects of plent of prize—money
under the gallant Moncrief, or you know what
he is.

“ Now, Hu h Bronx, where is the comparison
between us t at does not reflect odium upon
you?’

“I have nothing against you, Rossmore, and
I will do as you say.”

“ You are wise.

“Now let me sink your boat to hide it, and
then aid you into the boat-house loft.”

This was done, and with some old sails stow-
ed 11 there, Hugh Bronx was made quite com-
forta le. '

Then Rossmore took his leave, walking rap-
idly around the sandy beacb to his schooner.

CHAPTER XVIII.
‘ BROKEN FAITH.
HARDLY had Rossmore disappeared from the
boat-house, when Hugh Bronx quietly slipped
down from the loft.

 

He stond for awhile watching, as though he

feared that he might be observed, and ihcn h.‘
muttered as he turned his gaze upon his tune:
“ 'I‘he light still burns, so she has mt lt‘lll'O‘l
'et.’
3 As though assured that he was not watched by
the naval oflicer, he then left the boat-house and
walked briskly along toward the mansion.

Having made up his mind to some course, he
crossed the highway, entered the gateway, and
walked around to t e side of the house, where a
light burned in an upper window.

The curtain was down, but the bright light
shining through showed that the occupant of the
room had certainly not retired leaving it burn-
ing as it was. 0

He knew it to be his sister‘s room, and } ickin g
up a small pebble he stood in the shadow of a
cedar and threw it up against the glass.

He saw a form darken the curtain which was

then drawn aside and Bessie Bronx stood re-
vealed.
' Again he threw a pebble, and then the face was
pressed against the pane of glass, the hands
sheltered it and the eyes sought to penetrate the
darkness without.

Observing, when her 9 es could see objects
outside, a dark form stan ing by the cedar, she
felt sure that Rossmore had returned for some
reason, and she uietly raised the window, not
caring to arouse er mother whom she had heard
pacing her room untii a half-hour before, unable
to sleep with her deep sorrow upon her.

Then Mrs. Bronx had become quiet, and Bessie
seemed to feel that, utterly worn out she had
dropped to sleep.

Raising the window as soft] as it was possi-
ble to do, Bessie looked out an from below came
in a loud whisper:

“Do not be frightened, BeSsic. for I am not
dead, as was sup scd. I am Hugh.”

It is well that essie had taken the precaution
to make the heavy window fast, or she would
have let it fall with crushing weight upon her.

As it was she felt her knees give way. and she
dropped down upon the sill, her head drooping
down upon her hands.

“ Be<siei Sister! for God's sake do not faint.

“Rouse yourself, for I am no ghOst, but your
brother Hugh in the flesh,” cried the man.

With a mi hty effort at self-control, Bessie
aroused hche f and called back:

“ I will come down, Hugh; go to tlze side
door.”

She closed the window, put out her lamp and
descended the stairs without making a sound.

Drawin back the bolt she opened the door at
the side 0 the house, and which led from a small
piazza into the dining-room.

She had already lighted the lamp, and closed
the doors behind er to prevent any .soundJ‘rt in
being heard, in she did not wish to ai‘ouw l‘cr
mother, and let her suddenly discover the cause,
as the shock might I e a f( arful one.

“ 0h Hugh!” and Bessie started as she behold
the haggard face, the heard of a Week's grow th,
unkempt hair, a handkerchief that was blood-
stained about the head. and a uniform that was
anything but attractive.

“ Oh Hugh! thank God you are alive!” she
cried. throwing her arms about his neck and
drawing him into the room.

“ It would be better if I was dead,” he said,
bitterly, and then added: ,

“ But‘ I am famished, starving, so give me
food, for God’s sake.” ’

She sprung to the pantry and hastily set be-
fore him cold meats. read and wine, and he
ate with a ravenous appetite, while she watched
him eagerly.

“ Now, how can I break the news to mother
and not shock her. i or she has sunk to sleep be-
lieving you dead, Hugh?”

“ She must not know. Bessie.”

“Mother must not know you are alive?” she
asked, with intense surprise.

“ No; no one must know.”

“Why Hugh!”

“I mean it.”

“ But why?”

“ We]; I am supposed to be dead, so let it be
so believed, for I died in honor, it is said.”

“ Yes, brother. Lieutenant Rossmore told us
how you fou ht for your vessel to the end, and
that she s: n with her colors flying, and you,
with the dead about you on your deck, went
down with her.”

“A brave picture. Bess, but not“ altogether
true, for I did not sink. as you see. I managed
to get into a boat when . recovered from a
stunning wound I had received, and was t us
sav .

“ After long days, steering and working my
boat with one oar I reached here to-nigbt.”

“ And most glad am I to see you, dear Hugh;
but you do not seem like yourself, and I cannot
understand why you do not let me break the
news of your arrival to mother." ,

. “ It must not be known to any one but you,
Bessie.” ,

“ Not known?”

“ So I said.”

“ But why?”

“ Did you see Rossmore, to-night?”

“ I told you that I did.”

“ He deceived you.”

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“ “'Iiat can you mean, brother?"

“He >iill;.§llI to save you and mother from
grief, and so told you the story of my vessel’s
being sunk by an enemy.

“ lie led you to believe that it was a British
cruiser- "

“ Uii, Hugh!”

“ When the enemy was Moncrief, in the Sea
Siren."

" Iiugli I"

“ Oh, I am telling you the truth, Bessie, and
as I have to go away from home a wanderer, I
might as well tell you all. '

‘ I foolish] put to sea, after my shooting
Moncrief in p ace of Rossmorc.

“ I was pursued, refused to surrender, cs-
cared, and placed myself in the light of an out-
law.

“ I had no money to fit my vessel out, but did
so at the Government ard in New York, as
Moncrief’s cruiser, and t is further told against
me; while, needing gold, as my men were muti-
nous, I uSed the money I had given Moncrief
an order to draw, intending to pay him at an-
other time.”

“ 0h, Hugh! Hugh!” groanedIBessie.

“ He had orders to catch and hang me, and
I intended to serve the Government so Well b
taking prizes and fighting small En lish
cruisers, that I could run in, pay Moncrie his
money, and get pardon for what I had done.

“ But Iwas too late.”

“Oh, brother, you are
trouble!”

“ I am a candidate for the hangman,” was the
bitter reply.

“ One word.”

“‘ Well, sis .""

“Who was it that made the attack upon
Hurst Haven some ni hts ago?”

He was silent, and Thessie said, in a quivering

indeed in sore

v01ce'.
“Oh! my brother, were you guilty of that
act. too .3” ‘

“ Sis, I was desperate, for m men forced me
to it, as the would have go (1, and had they
taken Sihy prisoner her father would have
given a large sum for her ransom.

“I meant, also, to have her believe that I
rescued her from a pirate, so that she would love
me again, for I meant her no harm.”

“ All 15 plain now, Hugh, and those you have
called your foes have proven your best friends,
for vou were shielded in all your evil acts.”

“ Vell. sis, you see just how I am situated,
and I intend to begin life anew and do better.”

“I hope so."

“‘I shall seek a dista‘st part of the country,
take the name of Broncton Hughes. thus chang-
ing my own, and as a soldier or sailor win fame
or perish.

“ When I have won fame I will appeal for a.
pardon for the past, and return home. ’

“ Why not appeal now for pardon l”

“ Because it would not be granted.”

“ It certainly would. I am sure.”

“ I know that it would not.”

“ Let m"~ make the trial?”

“ No: for living I would be hanged; while

r dead. for your sake and mother’s, my acts Were

passed ovm‘.‘ _ . . .
“ I will keep you in hiding somewhere while I
trv, Hugh."

"‘ Not for 'illO world, for if a whisper of a sus--

picion cane that I was alive I would be hunted
down and hanged.

“ No; let me go my way, sis.”

“ But have you any money?”

“ Oh, sis, I am dc =titute.”

“ \Vhat sum would you need, brother?”

“ I am utterly destitute, as 1 said.” _

“I have a few hundreds—about five—laid up
from my interest money.”

“ No, sis, I would not take your money, and
besides, to do what I wish, I would need several
thousand."

“ So much, brother?”

“Yes, I would like a couple of thousand dol-
lars at least. and so I will goas a vagabond."

“ No, Hugh, no!"

“ I can do nothing else.”

“ Hu h."

“We 1'!” _

“ I have, some jewels, as you know, which
father gave mother years ago, and she gave
them to me. to wear as a bridal present, when I
got married. _

“ Now those are in my secret closet u stairs
and father gave for them he said, two t ousan
dollars. _ I
“ These, with the money Will give you an
ample sum, and you must take them.”

“ Oh, sis, would I rob you?”

“ No, Hugh, it will not be robbery. .

“ The money may do you, so you can keep tne
necklace and bracelets until you are compelled
to sell them, and if not, you can bring them
back when you come.”

“:Well, sis, I will take them as a loan, and
should I have to sell them, I will bring you
jewels double their value in the end.

“ I am young, have had experience, and I feel,
if I appear well-dressed, and a gentleman, I can

t an officer’s commission, either on sea or

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will look to the army first, and as Broncton '
Hughes, you will know me.” i

“ Brother.”

“ \Vell, Bess?”

“After you are settled somewhere, or have a
Commission, write a letter to me, in a disguised
band, telling me of your escape. and your inten-
tion to remain away, under certain reasons you
cannoficxpluin, and wish your being alive kept
secret.‘

“ Why should I?”

“That I my break the news to poor mother,
and relieve her of her sorrow for you as being
dead.”

“I’ll do it, sis; but now I must be off, for
dawn will be here, and I must be on my

way.”

‘ But can on escape, Hugh?”

“ Oh, yes, ’ve got that fixed.”

“Wait.”

Leaving the room cautiously Bessie went up
to her room, while her wicked brother remained
in the dining-room, helping himself to more food
and wine.

It seemed to him that she was gone an age,
but within ten minutes she returned, and she
handed to him a small leather box and a bag of

old.

“Here, Hugh, and may Heaven guard you,”
she said, and in her eyes were tears she could
not restrain.

“ You are a jewel, Bess, better than all these;
FaingJnust rob the pantry, for I shall need some

She quickly got him all that she could find in
the pantry, not fo etting a couple of bottles of
wine at his suggestion.

Then he bade her farewell, and she clung to
him as though the parting was forever.

Bolting the door after him, she cleaned up the
table, and going to her room glanced out into
the darkness.

She saw him walking rapidly away toward
the shore. and dropping upon her knees, cried
fervently:

“God in Heaven, have mercy upon him!”

CHAPTER XIX.
THE OUTCAST.

CONGRATULATING himself upon his success at
home, and caring nothing for his broken faith .
with Rossmore, Iugh Bronx sought once more
his hiding-place in the boat house left.

It was but a cou 1e of hours to dawn, and re-
freshed by the f be had eaten, and strength-
ened by the wine, he was in a humor for sleep,
and sunk to rest very quickly, the sails furnish-
ing him a very comfortable couch.

Utterly Worn out, he slept for hours, and only
awakened when he heard a loud knocking on the
floor of the loft.

Cautiously he pecped through a crack, and
reco nizincr Rossmorc, said in a low tone:

“ ll right, sir.”

Raisin the trap, he looked down, while Ross-
more sait , quietly:

“ You were very sound asleep, and I feared
you had gone.”

“ You did not think I would break faith with
you, did you?”

“ I did not know what you would do; but
here, I have brought you a lunch, and it is
enough to last you several days, with a flask of
brandy, some cigars, a storm-coat and hat, a
blanket, and other thin s that will be useful.

“ A brother officer as ed me, as I was leaving
ship, if I expecth to be gone a month, so you
see you have ample for your run to New York,
even though you should be delayed several days
longer than you anticipated.”

" You are very kind, Mr. Rossmore.”

“ No, I merely do my dutv toward one in
great distress, and for the sake of those who
love on ’ .

“ Iywill prove my appreciation some day.”

“Then I will be more than repaid; but here
is a roll of bank-notes, amounting to a thousand
dollars.”

“ I shall take that as a loan, and some day re-
pay vou.”

‘ 'We will so consider it then, if you please,”
and Rossmore handed u the money, then the
basket of lunch and bun 1e of clothin , adding:

“ I will be here after eight he s to see
you off, and will now fill the keg in the sail-boat
with water, and get her shipshape for your
cruise, so there wil be no delay to-night.”

The little sail-boat was a cat-rig, stanch craft,
with considerable beam and about twenty‘aflve
feet in length.

“Her cockpit was deep and gloom , and she
could 0 through a rough sea and readily
handl by one man who was a good sailor.

The water keg forward was filled from a
sprin near by, and all was made shipshape on
boar by the lieutenant, who then walked
away toward the highway.

The fugitive watched him with dread, fear-
ing that he was going to Bronx Hall, and gave
a sigh of relief as he saw him turn 03 toward
Hurst Haven. '

Then he took out the roll of mono and
counfil it‘with eager fingers. after w ch‘ he
open the bag of gold given him by his sister.

“Fifteen hundred here,” he muttered.

 

“ I told him I had a couple of hundred but I

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should have said thousands,” he said with a.
chuckle, drawing from an inner ocket a roll of
bank notes, which he also carefu iy counted.

“Yes, here are twenty-five hundred. which
with Bossniore’s thousand and Bessie's gold
make four thousand dollars.

“Then I have these,” and he took out the
leather case and opened it, the act revealing a
necklace and pair of bracelets, set in gems.

"These are worth every dollar of two thou-
sand, and I’ll see how my little buckskin sack
figures up.”

So saying he took from his belt a small bag

‘ of buckskin and emptied the contents in his

hand.

They were rubies, diamonds and emeralds,
two score in number.

“ These are worth about five thousand I
should say, as well as I can 'udge, so I will
have a pretty good sum to wor on for a new

eSSel.

“ With my own vessel and crew, I can get,
as Broncton Hughes, I guess, privateersman pa-
pers, and it I do not make a name tha‘ will get
a pardon, by Heaven I will turn pirate, for a;-
ready my neck is in the noose.”

With this evil threat the outcast ate his
breakfast and then settled himself to sleep once
more, knowing that he would be all night at sea,
and anxious to get all the rest that he could.

It was late in the afternoon when he awoke,
and. from his point of observation, through the
lattice window in the loft, he saw several boats
from the Sea Siren out in the inlet, their crews
e aged in fishing.

e was very nervous at this, and more so
when one of the boats, containing half a dozen
seamen rowed ashore and took possession of the
boat-house.

His heart seemed to stand still with dread for
onemoment, and then to beat so loud that he
feared the men would hear it.

The men laughed and joked for awhile, throw-
ing their lines in from the boat-house, and seem-
ed determined to remain some time.

The cold sweat stood on the face of Hugh
Bronx like great beads, for he knew but a few
feet se )arated him from his enemies.

He ( ared not move, hardly to breathe, fearing
to make the slightest sound.

“Sup se one of them should take it into his
head to ave a look up here?” he thou ht.

Suddenly the laughter and voices o the men
ceased, and one said:

“ There comes the lieutenant, lads.”

Knowin Moncrief as a lieutenant. and not
knowing t at he had lately been promoted to a
captaincy, Hugh Bronx naturally supposed that
it was he, and instantly he gave himself up as
lost.

“A quick step was heard coming along the
pier and then a voice said:

“ 'hat luck. lads?”

“ Good luck, sir, especially here,” answered a

seaman.

“ I think. lads. as this is a private dock, you
had better not remain here.”

“ All right, leftenant, we feared we might be
doing wrong.”

“ No wrong, coxswajn, but then your bait and
fishes might littcr up the boat-house, and ladies
often come here, on know.” '

" Yes, sir, we’l go.”

“ And I’ll try my luck with you, if you havea ,

spare line, and then return in the boat to the
schooner.”
The men seemed pleased to have their lieuten-

ant’s company, an extra line was found, and en- 1

tcrin their boat they pulled away.

“ T ank God! Rossmore is my friend,” said:

Hugh Bronx, as the boat rowed ofi’. ,

But it was a long time before the hiding out-
cast Could get his nerves back again. '

As dark came on he grew anxious, and started
as the distant striking of eight bells on the Sea
Siren was hea rd.

He had not long then to wait. for twenty min-
utes after he heard a rapid step upon the pier,
and then came a voice below: I -

“ Bronx!”

(L ‘Ay~ fly!”

“ I am ready.”

“ I'll be right down, sir.” ‘

He tossed down his traps and provisions, and

flien dropped upon the floor of the boat-house ~

himself.
Rossmore had already a boat alongside, and
said simply:
“ t in, please.”

In silence the outcast obeyed, and was rowed-

out to the little sail-boat.

His thin were quickly put on board, the sail
hoisted an anchor hove. '

Then Rossmore stepped back into his row-
boat, and said:

“ Good-by, Bronx, and I wish you success.

“You have it in your wer to redeem the
past. and for your own so e. and that of your
mother and sister, I hope that you will.

“ Good-by and luck.”

B held out his and and grasped the hand of
the u 'tive. -

Hug
tiller in one hand, raised his hat with the other
and sailed away.

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watching him, as he rowed out upon the waters
in his wake, Rossmore saw the sail-boat go out
of he inlet and disappear seaward in the dark-
ness. __
CHAPTER XX.
A DOUBLE SURPRISE.

HAVING seen Hugh Bronx started well on his
way, wherever that way might lead him, Rossr
more rowed rapidly back to the boat-house, and
wended his steps up toward Bronx Hall.

He had )romised Bessie he would call that
evening, ough he told her that he could not
come until late, as he Would be on duty until
eight bells, and so he knew she would be ex-
pecting him.

His captain he knew was enjoying the hospi-
talities of Hurst Haven, and had decided to re-
main several days in the cove at anchor, so he
was not afraid of a hasty de arturc.

What he had done for ugh Bronx, whom
he despised, had been for the sake of Bessie,
whom eloved.

He could understand that where Hu h Bronx
had married Sibyl Hurst, and settled own to a
quiet life, he might have made a very respecta—
ble member of society; but where his love for
Sib lhad been unrequited, and his jealous and
wic ed nature aroused, he had become evil to
the very core.

“I hope he will do well, and he has the op-
portunity to do so; but I doubt it.

“ Still, if he had remained here Captain Mon-
crief would have been compelled to arrest and
hang him, for the admiral would not pardon
him living, that is sure, so I acted for the best,
and I will keep the secret.”

So said Rossmore as he approached Bronx

Enveloped in a shawl Bessie was walking the
piazza awaiting him, and she greeted him
warmly, and leadin him into the comfortable
sitting-er begg that he would excuse her
mother, as she was not feeling very well and
had retired. ..

Now, Bossmore was sorry that Mrs. Bronx
was not feeling well, but he was perfectly will-
inito excuse her, and said so.

bright fire burned upon the hearth, for the
autumn days were at hand, and the room look-
ed very inviting.

After a few words of ordinary conversation,
Bessie asked:

“Who do on think Were here to—dayt”

“ Captain urst and Miss Sibylt”

“ Yes, and they were so kind, so sympathetic
that the clouds that passed between us have
faded away.

“ They spoke of poor Hug’h most kindly, and
mother «as deeply touched y their visit. ’

“I was at Hurst Haven with Ca tain Mon-
crief when they drove away, and t ey seemed
pleased at the reception you gave, them, which

' convinced both the captain and Miss Sibyl that
you no longer blamed them for all that had hap-
pened n

“ No, and more now than ever I do not blame
them.
“ But. Lieutenant Rossmore?"
“Well, Miss Bronx?”
“ What vessel was that that ran out of the
basin just new?”
“ Did one go out?” and Rossmore’s face
flushed.
“ One did.”
“ I saw no large vessel go out.”
“ I did not say a large vessel, for I recognized
the craft as the Bronx Hall sail-boat.”
“You reco ined it?”
“ Yea, for was, on the piazza with my night-
lass, and it is the best glass I ever saw, for my
gather had it made forliizn.”
“ It is a fine glass, doubtless.”
“It isso trueithat I saw you leave the mill]-
boat in a skit! and row ashore, after the other

, had sailed out: of the inlet.” . ,

“You saw this, Miss Bronx?” \ i ,.

-“ I certainly did, and I watched you come on
up the path to the ouse.” .

“Indeed?” and Ressmore was. greatly, con-

fu-‘ed. . '
“ Shall I tell you-who was in that sailvboat.
81.1.1”. W’s . u, ‘
“Do you know?” . .\ , l
“ I do.” '
F‘ You zed him?” .
“ Yes; so tell me how and wherzgou met my
brother, whom ou told us you b soda killed
upon the deck. 0 bis vessel.” , ,

.' “ Miss Bronx, as you seem to have had the re-
markableuvision to your, brother in
that beat, I may as ‘we e11 you the truth.”

“ 1 shall expect the whole truth, so pray do not
deceive me in one single thing.”

“I will not.”

“ You promise this?”

n I do. .

“Pardon me, but do you so pledge yourself
upon our honor as a gentleman and an offloer?”

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“ Then please tell me your story.”

“You are sure no one can hear?"

“Not a soul.” I

“ Last night when I left here I steal an in-

imt in your lmathduse gazing out over the

 _ , fefiuofi, when I saw a boat approaching.

 

“ I awaited, saw the occupant land, recog-
nized him from words he uttered aloud, and at
once arrested him.”

“ Arrested him i”

“ I did.”

“This was last night?”

“It was.”

“ At what hour?”

“ lVithin twenty minutes after my leaving
here.”

Bessie sighed and said in a low tone:

“ Go on, please.”

“It was your brother. whom I did believe

: dead. and he told me how he had escaped.

“ His condition was pitiable, and I sought to
have him go in hiding until he could clear up
certain matters there is no need to speak of.

“ He followed my advice. but was in no con-
dition to depart, so I heleed him into the boat-
house loft and told him would bring him food
and clothing this morning.”

“ Did on do so?”

“ I du .”

“ Did on give him any money?”

“ Wel , yes.”

“ How much ?”

“Only enough to keep
some little time."

“ How much, please?”

“One thousand dollars.”

Bessie started, and asked:

“ Did you promise him this last night?”

“ Yes, for e said he only had a couple of hun-
dred.”

“ And then i”

“ I told him to take the Bronx Hall boat, let—
tin it be supposed she had gotten loose and
dri ted out to sea.

“ To-n' ht I went to the boat-house, and hav-
ing alrea g sunk his boat, that it should tell no
stor I ai ed him to put to sea for New York.”

“ at advice did you give him?”

“ To go as a soldier, win a name, and return
in honor, when his affair with Moncrief would
be pardoned.”

‘ Lieutenant Rossmore, have you told me the
truth?”

“ Do you doubt me, Miss Bronx?”

him from want for

“ Pardon me for so doing, but when I know 

that you deceived me before, I cannot help
it

iii?” ‘i’°”"’” i b t 1 n
a (onot e. ang , u at me to on
that I give seen guy peeipbrother.” y

(5  I”

H Yes.”

“ When?”

“ Last night.”

“ At what hour?”

“ More than an hour after you left.”

“ Where?”

“ Here.”

“In this how er”

H Yes.”

“ And your mother!”

“Knows nothing."

“ Thank God for that, but tell me all,” and
Rossmoi‘o spoke in a quick, earnest way, as
though greatly moved.

“ I had not retired, for I was mourning for
poor Hugh.

“ It was after one o’clock. when I was start-
led bv a pebble striking the window glass.”

“The dastard!” muttered llossmore between
his shut teeth. ’

“ Of course I was alarmed, but I thought that
perhaps you had returned from some cause, so I
raised the window, mother having just gone to
slecIi in her room.

, “ heard a voice and it was Hugh’s.

“ I nearly fainted, but controlling my emotion
I answered him. lowered the wind0w, went
down-stairs and let him into the dinin -room.

“ He was in a fearful light looked a ward,
had a slight wound in h head, and seem zhalf-

starved. . , I I
"‘ I set ’food before him and he told me his
story.” ,

“The same as minet” anxiously ,'sai_ti Ross-

“ As to his escapi;j yes but what he told me
a

made me, re ard tain Moncrief and on,
Lieutenantfifissinorafas the noblest of men.”
'“ I do not 11 nil,” ‘

. if?” ,- ,i
“ a has oil; 0st, pl 111, when I say that
, degperation, to] ,’ 81.11 of his evil

freer, t ’tg't eadigiaral had

, ven secret orders
or Ca in Monc f to hunt  down and
hang h m and more, that his crew it was that
had attac ed Hurst Haven that night, and the
Sea Siren had followed him to sea and sank his
schooner.”

“ Miss Bronx.”
“ Oh, I know the truth new, and that you and

.Captain Moncrief, for the sake of mother and

myself, to spare poor Hugh from going to his
grave in infamy, told that story.

“ I for rive you for it, and God bless you for
it; but [high told all.”

“ And he told you he had seen me?”

“ N o: but he told me that he would be hanged,
if known to be alive, and wished to escape at
once, seeking an officer’s rank in the. army.
where he could win fame under another name,
just the advice you gave him.”

‘ “‘ Well, I am glad he is gone, for it would have

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1 been his death to have remained, I frankly say.
4 new that you know all.”

“ Did not Hugh tell you he had seen me, when;
you went to him to-night?”

“He did not.”

“ Did you give him the money?”

“ Oh yes.”

" One thousand dollars?”

“ Yes.”

“ And all else you promised:"

“Yes, I got him a suit, in which he could ar-

.ar in the streets of New York, until he could
it himself out.”

“ Lieutenant?”

‘6 Yes.”

“ I gave Hugh money.”

“ You did?"

“ I am sorry.”

“ So am I, for I gave him a bag of gold.”

“I hope not a large sum?”

“ Five hundred dollars.”

“ Then he certainly has ample.”

“ And more.”

“What, still more?”

N Yes. ”

“Then he had money he told me not of.”

“ That I do not know; but I gave him a'
present my mother intended for me, should I
ever marry.

“ It was a 'ewel necklace and bracelets, their
value being a of two thousand dollars.” '

u Scamp!”

The word hissed from the lips of Rossmorc'
ere he could prevent it, as he sprung to his feet;
but turnin uickly, he said:

“ I humb y g you your pardon, Miss Bronx. ”"

“ Ah Lieutenant Rossm re, Iyou but spoke the-
truth, Ifear, and I dread the uture of my poor'
brother.

“ He has promised to lead a different life, un~
der his name changed to Broncton Hughes,
and has said he would, when he had attained
rank, write me that he had escaped when his
vessel sunk, but wished to keep it secret, fronn
all excepting mother and myself, and would ex- -
plain w on he returned home.

“ Now, Lieutenant Rossniore. I beg ‘hat this.
remain as a dead secret between us, and I will
hope for the best.”

“It shall be as you wish, Miss Bronx ” was the
answer, and Rossmore left Bronx Hall that

not mend his ways at- once he would turn
pirate, what at heart he really believed him to be. .

 

CHAPTER XXI.
rm: LOVE PLEDGE.

IT was a great pleasure to both Captain Hurst‘
as well as Sibyl, to find that they had done their-
duty in going over to call upon Mrs. Bronx and
Bessie in their affliction.

They had been doubtful regarding their re-1
ception, but with the consciousness that no wrong
had been done by them toward Hugh Bronx,
that it was his sins against them, and that the

 

story of the affair, they were willing to face re-
1 buff in a visit to Bronx Hall and did so.
x When Mrs. Bronx saw the one armed Ski

! per, and gazed into his still haggard face. s e.

i could not rut feel pity, while the base put in
I her son’s sto _ by Rossmore, be convinced: er
i that Sibylha done him no wrong, but refused
‘ his love as she did not love him in return.

So the father and daughter were received by
the mother and daughter, and the .~hndows be-
tween them pussed away under the deep sym-
path felt and shown b Sibyl and the skipper.

.“ wish you tomeet ‘aptain Moncrief,” whis-
lpered Sibyl to Bessie.

“I fear he will not care to meet us, when my

life.” .
“ Ah, you do not know Manton Moncrief,
Biesie. for he is the noblest man I ever saw.”

“ I s be handsome?”

“ I never saw a handsomer man.”

“ Lieutenant Rossmore I think very hand«
some," suggested Bessie.
fellow. '

-" I liked him when he was one of the crew of'
the Mermaid, and father'saidzthen he was fit for
the ‘quarter-deck, and he is a superb officer and
captain. Moncrief loves him as a brother.”

‘ We like him too, sincerely.”

“ Yes, and you'll be losing your heart to him

too ”

“ You ak from experience, Sibyl?”

Sib l blushed at this shot. but answered:

“\ ell, if we both did lose our hearts with
those two men, Bessie.I weiild feel that they
were in the best of keeping; but you know “9
owe so much to Captain. Mencrief, and father
tried to cancel the 1 PM in part by giving him
the Mermaid which he had once altered into a
schooner, an she sails nearly half as fast a sin
since—Why she is a marvel, and Captain
crief has called her the Sea Siren.”

“That is what poor Hugh called you. Sibyl.
the Sea Siren,” and the tears came into Bessie‘s
e

 

me.”

“Yes, for he told me he was utterly destitute.” ‘

Eight, thoroughly convinced that if the fugitive-
1

mother and sister had been changed by his false-

brother was the one to nearly Ccst him [us

“And so do I, and he is a noble, splendid ’

011'“

yes. _ _ '.
“ Yes, and Captain Moncrief named her after

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gather.

Returning to Hurst Haven. Sibyl told Manton
Moncrief and Allen Rossmore. who were there,
of their visit, and seemed most happy over the
result.

“I really do not ‘00 how you can help falling
in love with Bessie Bronx, Lieutenant Bess-
iuorc?” said Sibyl.

" I cannot,” was the frank reply, while he
added, with a sly look at Moncriel': “ I take
ul'tcr my ca tain, you see.”

Moncrief ilushed, as also did Sibyl, the latter
hastily changing the subject. 7

\Vhat caused the lingering of {he Sea Siren in
the cove was very eVident to her oiliccrs and
crew, for they sccmed to know intu1tively that
he was in love with Sibyl.

They undoistoxl that he was hardly yet cr-
l'ectly strong, after the severe wound, given iiin
by Hugh Bronx, under the pretense that he fired
at Rossmoro; but they were glad that he was
willing to rest in the cove and recuperate, for
the fishing was excellent, 0. number of the crow
went gunning each day, the duties were light,
they camped on the shore; and what was appre-
ciated more than all. Skipper Hurst Would send
them down from the farm quantities of fresh
meats, fouls, eggs, vegetables and fruit, until
Mont-riei’ remarked one day:

“I’ll utterly impoverish you, Captain Hurst,
if I don’t go to scat”

“ Nonsense, Moucrief, for I have far more
than we can consume on the place, there it; no
ready market, and I‘m glad to treat your men
\vell‘”

“ Your father is very kind, most morons,
Sibyl, but I shall have to go to sea to co him
from emptying h.s larders,” had said anton
Moncrief that night, as the tWo sat to ther in
the parlor, while the skipper enjoyed his pipe in
the sitting-room. ’

“ When must you go?” was the low response.

“ Tomorrow}

“ 80 Soon?”

“ There is work for me to do at sea.”

“But on are hardly able yet to take full
and work.”

“ That I have tried to find as an excuse to re~

"main longer; but I cannot, for I am perfectly

well.”

“When wll we ace you a, in?”

“ I hardly know, for I feel ow that with the
Sea Siren I can do immense service to our
struggling people, and I will feel it my duty to

cruise where 1 can find the most foes.”

“ Ahl what a life of danger on lead."

“ Sibyl, I am anxious to go rom here through
Lon Island Sound, via New York, then up the
as far as Halifax, cruise off that port a
week and back again to New York with what
prizes I may have taken.

“ I desire to be gone about two months—”

“ So long?”

“ Yes, for that will bring me back here about
the day before Christmas.’

“ That will be delightful, if you will only

:spend Christmas week with us.”

“ Sibyl, I hope to come back with greater
fame, With renewed honor to my name, and
that name, with my hand, my fortune, such as
it is, and every atom of my heart, I wish to
offer to you:

“ I love you, Sibyl, and have done so since I
saved the ermaid from the Sea Torch, and I
ask you, when I return here in two months, to
become my wife.

“ Will you, Sibyl?”

Her answer was to hold out both of her hands
which he Eras and drawing her toward him
he kissed er while she said softly:

“ You know I love on. Moncrief.”

“Now let us go and see what Ca min
Hurst has to say to all this.” and Manton on-
crief led the maiden imo the sitting-er and
frankly asked the skip r for his daughter.

“ You deserve her, oncrief, so take her. and
God bless on both, and I‘ll see to it that you
have a ding worthy of you, when Christh

comes round,” was the hearty response of the

- old sailor-farmer.

 

And so the Sea Siren set sail the next day,
her young commander full of hope \for the fu-
.ture.

.—

CHAPTER XXII.
PICKED UP.

HUGH Baonx sailed out of the inlet, con-
gratulating himself upon his good fortune.
He had escaped from his sinking schooner
with his life. had the name of havm , fought
his vessel to the death against a British cruis-
cr twice his size, had died like a brave man
before the world, and yet had reached his
home in safety. ‘
His enemy, Rossmore. had proven his
friend, had helped him, told him what to do,
'ven him money, and he had received more
fiom his sister, until he felt himself rich.
“ This sail-boat will bring me a couple of

.ihundrcd in the city, and that sum will fit me

Thus talked the two beautiful girls, while
iSkipper Hurst and Mrs. Bronx conversod to-

 

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out in clothes, a disguise, and enable me to I
look around for a vessel.

“If I cannot find one to suit me there. I 
can in Boston, Portsmouth. Portland or Bal- |
timore, and once Captain Broncton Hughes
——I rather like the name—reports to the illl- ;
thoritics with his own vrsscl and crew, and :
asks to arm her as a privatccr, the proper pa- 3
pers will bc granted.

” Then I shall make a name for myself,
but, should privatccring not pay, but-cancer-
infr shall." |

B0 talked to himself the fugitive as he sail-
cd along. f

As he knew that the tide must soon flow 7
in, and the wind was off the sen, he run wcll
out to get an oiling and then head directly
for New York Buy, hoping to pass in by the ;
IIook just before dawn. 

Lying at ease in the stern, his hand upon ‘
the tiller, he held on until the land was two ‘,
leagues or more ustcrn. '

Then he put his boat for the Sandy Hook
Light, a long distance 011'. .

The light in the Windows of his own home
from which 11 was a fugitive, and the hon-
con on llurstfiluven he could see off on his
starboard quarter, and as he gazed on the 1
former he inutlcrcd:

“ Poor sis, I wish she had had more mon- r
cy, or given me other jewelslhzit she had, for i
I need more to get inc a first-class craft and
fit her out as I Wish.

“ I do not care for any vessel that cannot
load a fleet, for what I cannot easily defeat 1
must run from—no hard fighting for me. for
it is gold and silver I seek, not steel and
iron.

“ Ah! I have a bright idea.

“ Mother has a snug little sum in her .
agent‘s hands, some six thousand dollars, ‘
which she threatened to draw out this win-
for and buy the adjoining farm to us.

“ I can write her name so that no one will
ever suspect it to be a forgery. and I’ll give
the order to the man I buy the schooner from ,
to get cashed for me. I

" No one will suspect, and should mother
draw on it, she will never know who got it,
and besides, she has been threatening to buy
that farm for three years past but never does
it.

“ Yes, I am fixed now, that is certain, for
if I find a very expensive craft, I can offer
the owncr one-third interest in my venture.
andnhe will be glad enough to let the vessel
go.
Thus plotted the Fugitive Privateersmun
as he sailed along.

As his eyes rested upon the receding bea-
con in Ilurst Haven cupola, hc‘muttered sav-
agely.

“ Curses on you, Sibyl Hurst, I have not
yet given you up, nor have I forgotten the
deep debt of revenge I owe to you, Captain
Moncrief.

" Curses upon mm as you now sit togeth-
er there. making ove, while 1 am a fugitive
upon the face of the earth."

He fairly gritted the words through his
shut teeth, as is the case with the wicked.
laying his misfortunes upon the shoulders of
others.

So on his boat went, making about four
knots to the hour, rising'and falling upon
{)hc waves, and showing herself a good sea

oat.

Suddenly he sprung to his feet and let, go
his tiller, the calboat at once running up in-
to the wind, as sharp and stem rung out:

“ Cat rig alloy!"

He was two leagues from the land, and
had no idea any one was near him. let alone
a vessel, and the stern hail fairly startled him
so sudden and unexpected it was.

His boat/having come to. as he released the
tiller, with the quickness of craft of that class,
he had but to turn his gaze u on the vessel
from whence had come the ha 1.

He saw, not a cable length awa , a schoon-
er, with tall masts, and under on y mainsail,
foresail and jib.

.“It is the Sea Siren!” cried the fugitive
privateersman.

With these words, he hardly had strength
to keep from fallin .

" Ahoy, that sail. at!"

The voice was louder and sterner than be-

 

 

 

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“ Ahoy, the Sea Siren!" was the reply, in
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" They may not know me, so I will an
swcr, so as to throw them off their guard.”

“What boat is that, I asked,” came in
menacing tones.

“ Ay, ay, sir; it is a. fishing-boat from thc
shore. '

“ We want just such fresh fish as _\'(11
carry, so get under way, and when We lay {:3
run up alongside.”

“I am lost!" grouned Ilugli Bronx, as in-
saw the schooner come to, and his hands
trembled as he hauled in the sheet to gct.
headway once more on his craft.

“1 was a fool to run out to sea sofar.
Oh, if 1 was only ncur enough to run
ashore!" he grouucd.

“ Come, my man, you are delaying us.”

The voice calm-(l him to put about and
head for the schooncr, and soon he ran close
up under her stern.

“ Throw him a line to make fast!"

“ There, now, jump aboard, my mail!”

Ilugh Bronx obeyed, and was met by a
young man in uniform, as he saw by the
battle-lanterns on deck.

“ Well, who and what are you?"

“ A poor fisherman, sir, off from the
shore."

“ That is a strange craft to fish in, for it
looks like a yacht."

“I had to lake hcr, sir, as my smack was
dismantled."

“ Ah, I see; but, why do you fish at night,
and alone?"

“ The British cruisers chase us by day.”

“Two of you men jump on board that
boat and see what you can find there."

The order was quickly obeyed, and the
search was made.

“ Ah, there are his traps—a suit of clothes, .

blanket, and some food.

“ Good wine, this, I guess, for a fisher-
man.

“ Did you find any fish?"

“ Not one. sir.”

“ Any lines, or nets?”

“ No, sir.”

" What do you fish with, my man?”

Hugh Bronx was silent, and the officer
said:

“ I think you are a fraud, and I'll send you
to the captain.”

" Oh, sir, let me go, please."

“ No, I must know who you are, and you
may be useful.”

“ Is Captain Moncrief on board?"

“ Captain who?”

“ Captain Mouton Moncrief?"

“ He is not."

“Thank God i" broke from the Ii 5 of the
fugitive, but the young oflicer hea
said.

" Is Lieutenant Rossmore on board?"
quickly asked Hugh Brenx.

“ N0."

“ Who is in command?"

“ The captain.”

“ You said the captain was not on
board.”

“I said Captain Moncrief was not. on
board,"

“ Ali! is not this the American cruiser,
Sea Siren?"

The officer laughed, and responded:

“Come down into the cabin, and you,

shall see." -

Then he took the trembling fugitive by
the arm and led him down the companion-
way into the cabin. /

An officer in captain’s uniform was seated
at the cabin table, closely examining a
chart.

As his lieutenant entered with his

oner he looked up, and the Fu 'tive Priva- 

teersman gave a start, while rom hislipn
fe‘l the hardly audible words:

“ Iam indeed downed!"

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CHAPTER XXIII.
CAUGHT IN A TRAP.

THE one who was seated at the cabin table
on board the schooner, Hugh Bronx had
seen before. and he uttered the words, “I
am indeed dOomed," with a sure conviction
that. he was lost.

The commander of the vessel was a mu»

ver ng upon fifty years. with iron-gray hair

an beard, a compact form, and a face  , *

was hard, stern, and cruel.

He gamed at the prisoner with his piercing ,'
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” Who have you there, Basil?"

“ I sighted a cat-rig ahead, sir; we ran up
to her, and this man was alone on board.

“ He claims to be a fisherman, buthis craft
is a yacht; he has no fish, lines, or nets on
board; his lockers contained good clothing,
and food that no common man could be in
possession of, so I brought him down to you.
captain.”

“ All right- we‘ll see who and what he is ,
l ’

Very quickly. I think I have seen his face
before.

“Come, sir, out with the truth, for the
yard-arm awaits liars; let me know just who
you are."

Hugh Bronx saw that the commander was
in earnest, and he said, in a low tone:

“ My name is Hugh Brenx. sir."

“ Your name is the least information that I
seek to glean,” was the stern rejoinder.

“Captain, I have seen this man before.
and if he cannot tell his story in truth, I
can,” remarked the lieutenant.

Hugh Bronx turned even more white than

A before as he glanced hastily at the young

officer, while he said:

“ Yes. I have met you before, but I do not
recall where."

“ In Charleston."

“ Ah 1"

Still Hugh Bronx could not recall him.

“ Come, sir, out with your story, or I shall
get my lieutenant to tell it," sternly ordered
the captain.

“ My name is Hugh Bronx, sir, and—"

“Bah! your name is nothing. What are
you t”

“ I was on the Mermaid, as mate, sir,
when you captured her.”

' “ The Mermaid? Let me see:
captured so many vessels I quite forget this
one."’

“ The brig, she was then, commanded and
armed by your brother, Captain Bianca. ”

The old man sprung to his feet and grasp-
ing Bronx by the shoulder cried:

“ Hal you were mate on his craft, were
you?"

“ Yes, sir.”

“ When he was on his way to Charleston ?"

“ Yes, sir.”

“ I did not kill him then ?"

“No, sir; but he lost his arm.”

“ Where is he now ?”

“ At hishome."

“ And his daughter?”

“ With him.”

' “ And that home?”

“ Is about four leagues from here.” -

“ I see; itis as I found out; but the name
of his home?"

“Hurst Haven Farm.”

' “ And what has become of that terrible

' fellow who drove me away from the brig?"

“ Captain Moncrief?”

“ Yes.”

" He is there.”

“Where?”

“At Hurst Haven, sir.”

“ Is he married to my brother’s child?”
“ No, “sir.” /
” What is he doing there, then ?”

“He brought the captain and his daugh-

V‘ter home from Charleston, and often visits

there since.”
“Ah, yes, I see; but, where is his vessel?”
" In the basin near Hurst Haven.”
“ There is an inlet there?"
“ Yes, sir."
" A dangerous one to enter?"
“ Impossible, without a good pilot."
“Do you know how to pilot a vessel in

' - there?”

"Yes, sir.”‘

“And there are other good pilots on the
coast who know the channel I su pose?"
'J “No, sir, the inlet has been 0 no use to

A others than Captain Hurst and my farm-

1 mean and another farm on the coast, so
that there are but three persons who know
the channel, it I except now Captain Mon-

“ crief."

Both Bianca and Basil had noticed the
slip of the tongue made by Hugh Bronx,

‘   when he had said my farm; but they showed
‘ no si n of it, and the chief asked:

“ ho are the three pilots?”

“ Captain Hurst. his daughter and myself,
with Captain Moncrief.”

" You are a valuable man, sir. as you can

77‘" run a vessel into that channel. so I will hold
, 11);; to you; but, what do you think my

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chances would be to capture this famous Sea
Siren?”

“ Bad, sir.”

“If I ran in, under your pilotagc, and at-
tacked him at night at anchor?"

“ lle lies in a cove, so anchored that he
commands the sheet of water from the inlet,
and his watch never sleep.

“ There is not room for you to run in and
round alongside, and he would rake you
fore and aft with his broadsides."

“ I have a strong craft here, a heavy arm-
ament and a fighting crew."

“ Your schooner, I first thought, was the
Sea Siren, sir; but if you had a vessel double
the size, of this one, I would not advise you
to attack )Ianton Moncrief.”

“ You seem to admire him."

“ [hate him I” and the words were uttered
savagely.

“ Ah! then I should think you would wish
to see him worsted."

“I would; but it is because I know he
would be the victor that I urge against the
attack, as he is not one to surrender his ves-
sel, especially under the shadow of Hurst
Haven, where the eyes of Sibyl IInrst would
be upon him; while, if the Wind or tide
failed you while in the basin, you would be
taken by the country soldiers, who have a
battery over at Hempstead Plains.”

“ You reason well; but you are willing to
serve as pilot if I go in?”

“I am your prisoner, sir, and compelled
to obey; but I know the result.’

“ Egad, where Moncrief is concerned, you
are right; but if it was any one else I would
not hesitate.”

“Nor I, sir.”

“ What is Moncrief’s intention—or don't
you know?"

“ in what respect?"

“As to his cruising.

“ I heard some of his crew talkin yester-
day, and they said he would cruise a ong the
Long Island Coast for a couple of months,
and then they knew not where he was go
ing.”

“ A couple of months?"

“ Yes, sir.”

“That will do, for it will give us time,
Basil."

“ Yes, chief."

“ We can run down and get the Sea Sword,
for she must be nearly ready now. and re-
turning together I think we will prove more
than a match for the Sea Siren.”

“ Yes, sir.”

“ What a trio of beauties the three schoon-
ers would make, Basil!"

“ Indeed they would, chief!”

“You would command this one, I would
take the Sea Siren, and m son have his own
vessel, and we would not e afraid of a line-
of-battle ship.”

The old chief rubbed his hands with glee,
at the anticipation of his little plan, while
Hugh Bronx began to congratulate himself
that he would be set free, and questioned no
more, when suddenly came the query:

“ Now. sir, let us know. all you have to
tell about yourself.”

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CHAPTER XXIV.
A PRISONER.

“Mn. BRONX, it will go better with you
to make a clean breast of your Charleston af-
fairs to the chief.”

The words were addressed to the prisoner
by Basil. the lieutenant.

Hugh Bronx started as he heard his name
spoken, for he had forgotten that he had
given it, and it proved that he was indeed
known, and he said quickly:

“You know me?”

“Yes, I was in Charleston when you had
some trouble there.”

‘ I will have to tell all, for there is no
knowing what they do not know,” thought
Hugh Bronx.

“ Well, sir?" said the chief.

“l was second mate of the Mermaid, sir,
and I live on the farm adjoining Ilurst Ha-
ven.

“ When we went to Charleston I discover-
ed that Miss Sibyl Hurst, whom I had hOped
to marry some day, did not love me, casting
me aside for Mbncrief."

(5 Ah!”

The chief meant a great deal by that simple
exclamation. ,

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” I was naturally enraged, but yet sought
to free Captain Moncrief from the BritiSh,
for a large brig had captured his vessel.

“ I failed, was taken prisoner, and Mon-
crief having escaped, rescued me, retook his
schooner and captured the brig.

“ This made me hate him still more, and,
refusing a lieutenan(:y under him on the
Mermaid, which Captain Hurst had had al—
tered to a brig, and presented to him, I
bought his schooner and started as a priva-
teersman.”

" There was some trouble, I believe,“ sug-
gested Basil.

“Yes, we quarreled, fought a duel, and he
disarmed me, though I never before met my
equal with thesword,

“ One of my officers, who was my second,
mutinied, and in shooting at him I hit Mon-
crief.

“Believing that I had killed him Iset sail,
knowing it would go hard with me, and no
one believe it an accident.

“I was chased to sea by the brig which
Moncrief had taken, was fired on, and es-
caped.

“ It seems I was outlawed for this. and so.
I kept at sea, sending in prizes to the Gov-
ernment, until I was met by an enemy vastly
my superior and sunk.

“ I was wounded and stunned, and cling-
ing to a boat thus escaped death and cap-
ture.

“ I was in New York the‘ other day and
heard of your vessel having been sunk, and
it seems your services caused the admiral to-
whitewash your misdeeds, for you were not
referred to as an outlaw,” said Basil.

“ That was because they believed me dead;
but alive I would be treated asthough 1 was
a pirate.”

“And hanged?” asked the chief with a.
smile.

“ Yes, sir.”

“ You are in hard luck?"

“ It seems I am, unless you allow me to
golii r‘

“When overhauled you were heading to
New York?” said Basil.

“Yes, I hoped to get another vessel to
take out as a privateer, not intending to
make myself known."

“Then you have money?"

“ I could raise funds, sir, from agents in
New York,” was the evasive reply.

“I see; well, what do you think of turn-
ing irate in earnest?”

“ turn pirate, sir?" and Hugh Bronx
looked the personification of injured inno-
cence. '

The chief laughed, and said :~

“ Why not, for if your Government knew
you to be alive they would hang you.

“ They do no more than that with real:
pirates, so I say that you had better make-
the best of your present situation. -

“ I have been on a cruise, and a successful
one, for I have sent half a dozen prizes
home.”

“ Home?”

“Yes, to my Gibraltar, my Island Bastile,
whither I will now go, though it was my in-
tention to pay Hurst Haven 3 visit.

“As you saya that this Monerief is there.
now, I do not wish to crowd him, any more
than you."

“As he is likely to remain in the vicinity
for two months, according to your state-
ment, I will have ample time to run to the
Island Bastile for a reinforcement that will
enable me to master Moncrief and capture»
his vessel.

“ So thither I go, and you go with me.”,

“ As a prisoner, sir?”

“ We will not call it by so harsh a name,
for I have sent m officers oil? and am very
short-handed, an you can act as a luff, un~
der Basil here.

“If you do not wish to do so, why then
you can go below decks in irons.”

“ Will you not set me free, sir?"

“No.”

“If I could give you a ransom of several
thousand dollars. by your sendin men to?
New York with me to bring aek the
money?”

“ I would never see the money, or the
men; besides, I have plenty of money just
now, and I could not buy a channel pilot
into that inlet for ten thousand dollars, in
fact, could not get one, and you are just my
man."

,_.. _ ., V‘sir v

“I would send you ten thousand, sir, as a
ransom."

“ i would not let you go for fifty, so do
not offer again."

ilugh Bronx saw that he was a prisoner to
the pirate, and so determined to make the
best of it. ‘

The thought flashed across his mind that
he would get his reVenge upon .\loiici'ief
turoug‘h Bianca. and then, by winning the
pirate’s eomidence. he might get a vessel
after all under his own command.

llis neck was already in the noose, he well
knew, and so he could suffer no more if
taken, while, if he played his cards right,
and he intended to do so, he would in the end
come out all right.

So he said: .

“ I accept your kind offer, Captain Bianca,
and you can order me to duty when you
please, sir.”

“You are wise; but now to your boat.”

“It is a stanch yacht, sir, built for run-
ning in and out of the inlet, and is valua-
ble."

“ She may prove just what we wish.

“ What is her size?”

“ Twenty-five feet in length, ten in beam.”

“Basil, unbend her sails. take her mast
out, and haul her aboard, putting her where
you think best on deck,” was the chief‘s or-
der.

Basil saluted and left the cabin, and Bianca
said:

“Now, Mr. Bronx, you know what our

terms are.

l

“Serve me well, and I’ll enrich you; but
prove treacherous. and I’ll hang you in the
rigging by your heels.

“ Now go on deck and report to Lieuten-
ant Basil, and he will show you your quar-
ters and also tell you what duties you are to
perform.”

“1 will do my duty, sir," said Hugh
Bronx, and he saluted politely as he left the

’ cabin.

 

The little yacht was already stripped of
her canvas under the nimble hands of the
pirate crew, and half an hour after the boat
was lashed securely amidships.

Then the Sea Torch fell off to the breeze,
and under a spread of canvas went flying

‘ along on a southerly course. her destination

5

being the Island Bastile of Bianca the Buc-
cancer.

 

CIIAPTER XXV.
THE ARRIVAL AT THE ISLAND BASTILE.
Tm; pirate schooner Sea Torch was a very

fast sailer.

“WM-on

 

She was of about the same tonnage as the
Sea Siren, and the improvements which the
chief had made in her hull and rig had added
greatly to her speed. .

The old buccaneer had sailed on a cruise
for boot , leaving his son in charge of the
Island astile, aLd also building the new
vessel upon tae model of the Sea Siren.

He had taken Basil along as his first officer
and but for his sharp eyes, that had sighted
the sail-boat, the capture of Hugh Bronx
would not have been made.

Having made a very successful cruise. Bi-
anca was in a good humor, and having start-
ed his prizes to the Island Bastile, made up
his mind to seek revenge upon his brother,
the skipper, against whom he felt the intens-
est hatred.

Having found out his place of abode, and
secured a chart of the coast. he had deter-
mined to await daylight get his bearings,
discover Hurst Haven, dud arrange for a
visit there. .

The capture of Hugh Bronx had changed
this plan, for he had no} desire to face the
commander of the Sea Siren unless the odds
Were greatly in his favor.

. He had shortened his crew greatly, by
sending his prizes home, and was therefore
willing to go to the Island Bastile, capturing
any merchantmen that came in his way while

V on route, but dod ring any cruiser.

lt was early n the afternoon when the
Island Bastile was sighted, and Bianca lost
no time in saying to Hugh Bronx: ,

“ Mr. Bronx. you have done your duties as
an officer well, sir, and I have to thank you.

" I have confidence in you, of ' course, yet
I desire that you go into the cabin and re-
main there until we reach an ancho c."

“ Certainly. sir,” said Hugh.though e was
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The Sea Sword.”

he had desired to see the approach to the pi-
rate haunt.

. “ I do not care to have you see the approach 
to our rendezvous until I know you better. so i

do not be curious after you go to the cabin,
but keep away from the stern ports."

llugh Bronx bowed and descended to the ;

cabin, not even daring to cast a glance about l
him, as he saw the fierce eyes of the chief 5
upon him. I

\Vishing to do nothing to lose favor in the
sight of Bianca the Buccaneer, he took a seat
so that he could not see out of the stern ports ‘
and there remained until he heard the plunge ;
of the anchor, loud ringing cheers from the |
shore. answered by the crew of the schooner. i

“Come on deck, Mr. Bronx," called out 1
the chief, and obeying the fugitive glanced ,
quickly about him.

His face was the picture of astonishment, ;
for the prizes lately taken, had arrived, and |
the rock-guarded basin seemed full of ves- l
sels. '

A number of men taken on the prizes, i
had been only too willing to cast their lot 1
with the pirates, so that fully two hundred ‘
men were visible on the shore.

Upon her ways, ready to launch, Hugh
Bronx saw the hull of a beautiful vessel.

The scene was a surprise to him, but the
chief called out:

“I am going ashore now, Bronx, so Basil
will bring you up to the cabin to supper,
where you are to meet to ' son.

“But what do you think of yonder new
vessel for pirate builders?"

He pointed to the vessel ready for launch-
ing, as he spoke.

“It is a beautiful craft, sir, and the very
model of the Sea Siren.”

“ Ah! you think so?”

I. “ I know so, for she is the perfect out-
me."

“ She was built on the model of the Sea
Siren.”

“ Impossible.”

“Why, Bronx?"

“ Because the model of the Sea Siren was t
the design of Captain Hurst.”

“We 1, yonder craft is after her model,
Bronx; but I will see you at supper,” and the
old buccaneer sprung into his boat and was
rowed ashore, the men cheering him as he
landed.

“ This is a strange place ,” said ‘Hugh
Bronx to Basil.

The latter laughed lightly while he added:

“ And a stranger people."

“ All pirates?"

“ Sea R0vers say rather."

“ Under the chief?”

u Yes.”

“ He has a perfect fleet."

“ He has sunk and burned many more
than he has here, by far."

” He has a fearful name.”

“ And deserves it.”

“ I do not doubt that; but who is his son 1"

“ A chip of the 01d block, as far as plu‘ck,
discipline and seamanship go.

“ He has just recovered from a wound
given him by your friend, Captain Mon-
crief.” .

“ Indeed?”

“ Yes, and it nearly cost him his life."

“How was it?”

" The young captain thought he could
capture the cruiser one night, when she ran
in and anchored near where the Sea Torch
was hiding. ”

“ He did not though?"

“No, he attacked in boats, was beaten
back, and I barely had time to save the cap-
tain’s life, from a sWord-thrust by Moncrief.

“But we got him back to the boats and

, pved, a very badly whipped party."

“ by did he attack the cruiser?

“He wanted the vessel for his own use.”

“ I see; but tell me, Basil, where am I?”

” In the Island Bastile."

-‘ And where is that?”

“ Ycu will'have to ask the chief for all in-
formation on that point.” was the answer.

“I am no fool,” said Hugh Bronx, and
Basil laughed. ,

While Basil was getting all ship-shape on
board the schooner, Hugh Bronx looked
about him_with the deepest interest, gazing
at the vessels at anchor, the cabins, the dis-
tant home of the chief. the overhan in

 

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walls and rock, the new schooner an al
that there waste attract ,his eyes.

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15

 A boat put ofi‘ from the shore, and it held

but one occupant. a negro.

“ There comes Jocko now," said Basil.

“ “'ho is Jocko?"

‘ ()ne of Captain Bianca‘s lilacl; irrpC.

“ llo! Jocko, 1 am glad to see that ebony
face of yours again," called out Basil.

“Awful glad ter see Massa Basil ag'in,
also. sah," replied the negro.

" Ilow is Gringo?"

“Well and hearty, sah; but Massa ('ap‘n
done sent me to say he be glad to hab you
and de strange ossifer come ter supper wid
him."

“ We'll do it with alacrity. Jocko, fer
your mate has not a superior as a cook in the
world, and I well know what Captain Bi-
anca’s suppers arc—something to remember,

‘ while he has the best wines that ever crossed

the seas.”

“We will have a treat, Bronx.”

The two officers now entered the boat,
which Jocko had brought to the gangway,
and were rowed ashore.

The men saluted Basil politely, for he was
a favorite with all, and landing, Jocko ran
in toward the cabin.

As they entered the large and most com-
fortable cabin, the chief arose to meet the
guests, saying as he did:

“ Mr. Bronx, I desire to present you to my

‘ son, Captain Rafael Bianca!”

“ Great God!" broke from the lips of Hugh
Bronx as his eyes fell upon the young of-
ficer, and seeming to lose his nerve, he stag-
gered back and sunk into a chair near the
door, while the three men stood gazing upon
him. two of them with amazement stamped
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CHAPTER XXVI.
HUGH BRONX snows ms HAND.

A COUPLE of weeks passed away, and
Hugh Bronx had become uite well satisfied
with his stay in the Island astile.

The new vessel had been launchid, and
rode hke a duck upon the waters.

Her masts had been put in, and such beau-
tiful spars the were,‘ while they seemed
large enough or a craft of twice her ton-
na e.

er armament a great deal of attention

was bestowed upon. and in its placing. it

gery much resembled the battery of the Sea
iren.

Every detail for small-arms, also, was
looked to, and her canvas was new and
shapely.

“She will fairly fly, I am sure." said
young Captain Bianca one day, as he stood
upon the clifi, gazing down upon her with
great admiration in his eyes for his beautiful
vessel.

His question had been addressed to Hugh
Bronx, who had gone upon the cliff with
him.

“ Your vessel is a beauty, sir, from cabin
to steerage, from keel to truck.”

“How does she compare with the Sea
Siren, Bronx?"

"Her equal, sir, if not her superior in
some things.” ‘

” Well. Bronx, you are to sail upon her as
second officer."

“I thank you, sir.”

“Basil is to be my first lieutenant. you
my second, and with myself as captain, we
Will need no other officers.”

“And your father, sir?"

“ Will take his old crew and officers.”

“Will you go well manned?"

“ Both the Sea Torch and the Sea Sword
will, for we will carry ninety men each."

“ A large crew. sir.”

“There is work for us to do.”

“ I think,you will out-sail the Sea Torch ‘

two to one.

“ No, not as much as that, for the Sea
Torch .is very fast, and especially since we

“ She will come off of the stocks clean and
slick. and will doubtless hold the Sea Sword
pretty well in a race; but we will soon know,
for we sail in three days.”

” So soon, sir?”

u Yes.”

“On a cruise for prizes, I suppose?"

“ Have you forgotten the talk
with my father. and of which he told me?"

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and take her?" .

“ Yes, that is our motive."

“ Then he spoke of going to visit his
brother at llurst Haven?"

“ Yes, and you are to be our pilot in
there."

“Captain Bianca?"
earnestly.

" Well. sir?"
kt “ Your father seeks revenge upon (.‘aptain
" Hurst?”

“ Yes.”

, ' “And you particularly seek to capture the
" Sea Siren?”

t “ Yes, for my own little revenge to cap-
. ’ ture her, and for my father’s use I wish the
" ' vessel."

“Now, Captain Bianca, I have an offer to
,make on, sir." ,
« " V hat is it?"
“Miss Sibyl IIurst I have loved since she
was a little girl, and I felt assured that she

and Bronx spoke

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f. , Would have become my wife but for the fact
‘ " that she met Moncricf."

'4. ' “ Ah, Bronx, this meeting of that other
’1 1 'man with women often upsets our little cal-
" culations.

“ But you have my deepest sympathy."

. , “ I love her still, and were she out from
'  under the influence of Manton Moncrief I feel
: ' that she would give me back her affection
 and become my wife."

“ You are hopeful. my fine fellow.”
' _ “‘ I have reason to be, sir.”
i." ‘ ” Well. to your offer.”
7’}  ” I wish to say that if you kill Moncrief
’, and capture lis vessel, you will have had

 gained his revenge in killing Captain Hurst.”
' ' ' “ Well?”
i ._ _ “Now, loving Sibyl as I do, I do not wish
J , to see her harmed.
“ She is your father’s niece, your cousin,
. " and I wish to make her my wife."
 ' .£ Ahln
 “Yes. sir, and I will serve you as pilot,
5. ' and in all else, if you will allow me to marry
‘ 'her and take her tothe Island Bastile to live.”
 , Captain Bianca. showud no sign in his face
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 but remained silent, gazing out over the
 waters.

Then he said, after a few minutes that

seemed ages to Ilugh Bronx:

“Bronx, you do your duty as an officer,
 serve. me faithfully as a pilot when I need
 ‘ , you, and I will pay you a. sum tliatwill make
‘L . you comparatively rich, above what may be

‘ your pay and prize money.
~. “ But as to allowing you to marry my
cousin, Sibyl, without her consent, that is
' another thing.
,. ' “Just wait, and we will see what is best
i  when Sibyl is our captiVe. for the man she
marries she must marry with her eyes open
7 , an 1 her own consent, not forced from her.”
' “‘Ihopc you do not think. sir, I would
f0 ee Miss Hurst into a marriage with r e,"
d [In h Bronx, in an injured tone.
4 f‘ My dear fellow, I do not know what you
. [would do. ‘
" v ' f‘ I do not. in fact, know what I would do
' . until the time comes to be tried.

" You have a slightly tarnished reputation, -

you know, and your love for in fair Sibyl
\ might turn our brain, so we wrll wait and
‘ see what is est.
, "Under the folds of yonder sable flag it is
"best not to plot too far ahead, for the sea is'
lull of cruisers, American, English, Spanish,
reach and of other nations, and an unlucky
 glhot by one double (ur size, might cause us
' :7 all to swine. I
a _ “ No. I promise nothing, Bronx. but hope
' j', for everything, and that is all I can say just
110". i
; “.Now let’us go on. board the Sea Sword,
1 T,f0r we must lose no time in getting ready
' ., for sea." .
'  With this IIugh Bronx was outwardly
satisfied, apparently; but inwardly his de-
‘ "termination was:
' “' She shall be my wife against all odds.

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'rnn RIVAL naonas.
r. , A! when he arrived at the Island Bastile,
,‘ ’ 'Bugh Bronx was sent below decks while the
its. Itwo‘ vessels put to sea, when ready to start

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Being an officer, a navigator, and, as the
pirates believed, tricky, Ilugh Bronx was
not going to be allowed a chance to betray
them. through any knowledge we might ob-
tain of the location of the Island Bastile and
its approaches.

The men who were allowed to be on deck,
did not know the channels approaching the
island, nor could any but these men run a
vessel into the basin.

Those four men, the chief, his son. Lieu— T

tenant Basil, and Brent the signal oili-
cer.

In fitting the two vessels out for their
cruise nothing had been left undone.

The Sea Torch had been painted, and all
put in perfect shipshape on board.

The magazines were full of ammunition,
the stores were all on board, and of the best,
and the crew of ninety men had been drilled
to perfection.

The chief seemed very proud of his vessel.
and the four oilicers under him were his ab-
ject slaves, as were the men, though-he was
not cruel to his crew.

The Sea Sword was also in perfect trim,
and her young commander and his two offi-
cers could not but be proud of her, while
Ilugh Bronx asserted that she was the very
counterpart, in hull, rig and armament, of
the Sea Siren.

The Sea Torch led the way out of the
basin, saluted by the guns on the cliff, fired
by signal otllcer Brent, who was left in com-
mand of the. Bastilc.

The Sea Sword followed close in her wake
with Captain Bianca at the wheel. while the
chief was acting as pilot for his vessel.

Hugh Bronx was alone in the cabin of the
Sea Sword, and there remained until the Ves-
sels were two leagues distant from the
island.

When called on deck he saw that the two
schooners were sailing along under only jib
and mainsail, and that the Sea Torch was
leading, a cable’s length ahead.

But then he observed that the sails on the
Sea Sword were not kept full. as though she
wished to keep her place astern. -

“ When we reach open water, Bronx, we
will see if we cannot pass the Torch,” said

‘aptain Bianca, with a smile.

The crews of both vessels were in uniform
—white pants, black shirts, and red skull-
caps, and upon the front of the latter was a
hand grasping a sword, while upon the caps
of the Sea Torch was an emb'iem of a hand
grasping a torch.

The officers were rigged out in their best,
and Captain Bianca looked superb in his fine
uniform and gem-studded sword-hilt and
scabbard.

Over the deck of the Sea Torch floated her
flag, a blue field, and in the center a black
hand grasping a blazing torch.

The flag of the new schooner was a blue
field with a red hand grasping a flaming
torch.

In the four corners of each flag were the
skull and cross—bones of the pirate.

“lie! the Sea Sword!"

The hail can in the thunder tones of the
buccaneer chief.

“Ay. ay, sir!” went back in Captain Bi—
anca’s loud voice, clear and musical.

“ When we round the Bold Rock, I shall
set all lower sails and beat dead to wind-
ward.

"You do the same, and see what your.

schooner can do with the Sea Torch.”

“ All right, sir," was the anstver, and ten
minutes after the Sea Torch rounded the
Bald Rock. ,

Delighted with the sport, the men sprung
to work, the single reef in the mainsail was
shaken out, for the wind was blowing fresh;
the foresail and fore staysail were set, and
awn darted the Sea Torch.

Tile Sea Sword rounded the rock with a
rush, and the same sails were set by the time
she was pointing into the eye of the wind,
and she rushed on after her rival, now three
cable-lengths ahead.

It was at once seen that the Sea. Sword
stood up better under the prcstsurc than did
the Sea Torch, and Captain Bianca, said,
proudly:

“ Point her closer, quartermaster, and we
will go right towindward of the Torch.“

"- Ay. ay, sir,” and the long, needle-like
bowsprit segmed to be pointing directly into

‘_._‘ '

i “ She is out-pointing us three points, and
working ahead at that,” said the old chief.
All watched with interest the sailing of the
% two beautiful vessels, and that the Sea Sword
! was a third faster under their present canvas
‘5 and in halfa gale, was evident, for she soon
' passed to windward of the Sea Torch.
“ llo, the Sea Sword!" thundered the
, chief, as she was going by.
l “ Ahoy, the Sea Torch."
“You can beat me on this line: but hoist
‘ all sail, to see what. she will bear.”
l “Ay, ay, sir.” and the flying jib and top-
sails were sent up.
l Under this extra pressure the Sea Sword
‘ lay well over, but carried her canvas well,
? driving ahead like a race-horse, while the Sea
’Torcluvas compelled to at once lower her
.1 topsails, so far over did she reel under their
. pressure.
“She is a marvel,” cried the chief, and
. then he signaled to sail away with the wind
1 directly abeam.
This was done, and still the Sea Sword
dropped the Sea Torch rapidly.
Another signal sent them flying away with
. the wind over the quarter. and with the same
result as to speed, while dead before the
wind, wing and wing, the Sea Torch ap-
peared to be at anchor, so rapidly did her
i rival leave her.
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“In a gale she can run away from a line-

of—battle ship, I feel confident. but in a light

breeze I am sure the Sea Torch will prove
I more than a match for her," the chief said to
' his ofliccrs.

As though to give the vessels :1 chance to
test the truth of the chief‘s words, the wind
began to lull in the afternoon, and soon
dropped down to simply a balmy four knot
breeze.

The Sea Torch had changed her course.
and now headed so as to throw the Sea
‘ Sword far astcrn, at the same time signaling
for Captain Bianca to come. on.

Even with the light breeze, and though a
mile astern at the start, the Sea Sword ran
1 up to the Sea Torch and passed her within
’ the hour, thus showing that the chief was

wrong, and causing him to say, with an
oath:

“In yonder craft I would defy the fleets
of the world."

Ilaving cast the log, and found thereby
that the Sea Torch was doing splendidly,
the chief ended the race at sunset by dipping
his flag and tiring a salute from each gun to
the victor.

The Sea Sword promptly returned the
salute, and shortening sail to gauge her speed
with that of herrival, the two vessels blended
northward upon their mission of death \and
destruction. .

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CHAPTER XXVIII.
CAPTAIN BIANCA’s RESOLVE.

Tm; two pii ate sehooners arrived off New
York in good time, and not wishing to draw
attention to their presence there, hauled down
their outlaw colors, and sailed under the
American flag.

From the s 'ippers of various coasting ves-
sels which the overhauled and hailed on
their way out 0 New York Bay, they learn-
ed that thc Sea Siren was not in port, and
1 had not been seen there for five or six weeks.

One skipper said that he heard she was ex-
pected soon, however, and had sent in sever-
al rizcs ca tured down east.

X brig rom Boston was hailed, and she
reported that the Sea Firen was cruising east
as far as Portland, and had done good service
there, but would be in Boston soon, to ick
up her prize crews, and then come to , ew
York.

“We must wait for her near New York,
chief,” said Captain Bianca to his father.

“ Yes. that is our plan: but as she will not
be on hand for some weeks or more, I shall
cruise eastward and pick up a prize or two,
I that my men may not get rusty,” said the
old buccaneer. ,

“Do not go far beyond Montauk, and I
will keep in the vicinity of Sandy Hook. and
you know where to find [me up the North
Shrewsbury. if you do not sight rne off-shore,”
was the re ly.

"Don't rash. my son, and trust your-
self in New York City.”

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fall, rounded Sandy Hook. and sailing close
under the Highlands of Navesink, sought an
anchorage in a secure hiding-place in the
North Shrewsbnry River, a retreat Captain
llianca had often been to before, when cruis-
ing on his father's vessel.

“Basil,” said Captain Bianca, calling that
oilieer into his cabin, after the vessel was at
anchor.

"Yes, captain.”

“ I wish you to take command, and to
place a watch upon Bronx.

“ If he attempts to go ashore check him.”

“ Yes, sir."

“ If he attempts to escape, kill him."

“ Yes, sir.”

" See that he does not leave this vessel un—
a‘ler any pretense.”

“ I will, sir."

 1 am going to the city.”

“It is risky.”

“Our lives are full of risk; but I desire to
find out all I can about this daring Captain
Monti-let, and I can do so in New York."

” Yes. sir.”

“I also have a desire to see this pretty

-cousin of mine."

“ To see her ‘2"

“ Yes. "

“ But how can you?“

“I will take a. horse and ride out to the
farm, and—”

“ But, sir, you will be known, and—"

“I shall go in disguise, Basil, but I shall
"go, that I am determined upon."

Basil shook his head, and Captain Bianca
continued:

“ You know my nature, so I shall go if I
‘hang. '

“ I hope to be back day after to-rnorrow
.morning, but may be detained.

“ Now order a boat out with sail and two
of my picked men to run me up to Staten
Island.

“They can put up at an inn there, and
await my return, while I can run in the

Q packet ferry up to the city.”

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Ten minutes after, the daring young buc-
canecr Was on' his way to the city.

Hugh Bronx had asked to accompany him,
but had been refused, and it did not take
long to prove to the Fugitive Privateersman
that he was really a prisoner, and closely
watched, though he was acting as second
~0fflcer of the schooner.

It was after midnight some time, when the
landlord of the Tarrylate Inn, at Staten
Island, was aroused by a knock at his
«door.

He had just sunk into his first nap, but
never grumbled at a chance to earn an hon-
est shilling, so he turned out and called from
his window:

“ Well, who knacks?"

“Ho, landlord, I desire accommodations
for myself and three men, and there is gold
to be made." assured a voice below.

Landlord Van Gilt hastily robed himself
.ahd descended to the tap-room.

Opening the door cautiously, he saw an
officer in uniform and two seamen.

“Enter, your honor, and good-night to

You."
“ Landlord, my men are to remain here.
while I go to the city by thefirst ferry, to be
gone perhaps for a couple of days."

“ Yes, your honor."

“Have you a boat-house under lock and

XI have that, your honor.”

“ I wish my boat put in there to await my
return, and no curious eyes to see her.

“ More, my men are to keep their room,
and you are not to speak of their being
here.

“ Give them the best you have, and I will

pa .
x Take this as an advance. "

“ Good Spanish gold,” cried the delighted .

landlord. as be grasped several large pieces
held out to him.

“ Yes. and there is more for you upon my
return, if you do as I ask.” .

“ I’ll do it, 611', indeed. I will, captain, for
here is more than I take in in a week, and I
do a big business too at the Tarrylatc."

“ I’ll double what you have there when I

our boat-house.”

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g y the key handed

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officer.

“When does the first ferry sail for
city?"

“ The market boat goes up, sir, within the ,'
hour. from the ferry just above."

“ All right, I‘ll go on that, and you will .
now show my men their room. give them
supper and a bottle of wine, and then set
me out a snack and a bottle of your best."

The landlord obeyed with alacri'y, giving
the seamen one of his best rooms overlook-
ing the water, and setting before them a ,
substantial supper, telling them he would‘I
serve them breakfast where they were, and
bring it himself about nine o’clock. ‘

Then he set out. before Captain Bianca a
tempting repast, with a nettle of wine that 1
he knew was the very best.

Locking his door he walked to the ferry 1
and saw his guest depart in the little sloop 
that was then one of the ferr “boats between 
New York and Staten Island’. 1

"‘ He pays like a prince, he does, and I ;
will serve him well for gold," said Landlord !
Van Gilt, as he wended his way back to his ;
inn,his curiosity excited as to who his strange ‘
guest could be.

CHAPTER XXlX.
unns'r iIAVEN's GIIEsr

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IT was a bleak winter afternoon, and
flakes of snow were driven about upon the 1
cold winds, and striking with stinging force ’
the face of a horseman who drew rein at the ‘
massive gateway leading from the highway
into the grounds of Hurst Haven.

It was about the sunset hour, and already
gloom was settling upon the land, so that
both horse and rider seemed willing to find
a resting place for the night, which threaten-
ed it) he very cold.

A broad, grand avenue, with majestic trees
upon either side, led from the highway to
the mansion, a quarter of a mile distant.

“There is comfort, if not luxury in that
mansion. for it is a superb house," muttered
the horseman.

“ Now to See if hospitality is to be found
in the heart of the master."

So saying the horseman urged his tired
animal, for he seemed to have been hard rid-
den, into a canter, and soon drew rein at the
door of the handsome house.

Instantly it was opened and a handsome ,
man of fifty, with one arm only, stepped out "
upon the piazza. ,

It was Captain Norman Hurst, noble heart-
ed, handsome hospitable.

“ Ah, sir, Jbad night to be abroad. for we
will have snow, I think.

“ Dismount and come in, sir, for Hurst
Haven is alWays ready to welcome a guest.”

The cheery words of Skipper Hurst seem-
ed to be appreciated by the horseman, who
raised his cap, dismounted, threw his rein to
a servant who just then appeared, and said:

” You are very kind, sir, and on antici-
pated my request to ask if I coul get shelter
for the night.

“ I am Lieutenant Ravel, sir, of the Amer-
ican Navy. and I am on duty for my Gov-
ernment, in riding along the Atlantic shores ,
of Long Island to discover all that [can from 
the fishermen and dwellers thereon, as to the ,
inlets and harbors.

“ Now I have introduced myself, and you .
know why I am here.”

The young officer had spoken in a frank,
pleasant manner, and Captain llurst saw bc~
fore him a tall, s lendid form, enveloped in
a cloak and wearing a naval uniform.

His face was bearded, and in strange con-
trast he wore a powdered wig, as was cus-
tomary with many of that day.

He also wore gold spectacles, as though he
suffered from nearsightedncss.

Struck by his appearance and frank man-
ner, Captain Hurst replied:

“ My name is Hurst, sir, and you are wel-
come to Hurst Haven.

" Come in, pray, and a servant shall show

on to your room, after which please join us
in the sitting-room."

Lieutenant Ravel followed the servant to a
charming room, overlooking the basin, the
timber-land and the distant sea, as he could
see in the gathering darkness.

A bright fire had just been lighted upon
the hearth, and looking about" him the officer
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“ These are splendid quarters, that is cer
tain."

Warming his cold hands and feet. at the
cheery fire, he soon made his toilet, and de-
scended to the hall, where Captain Hurst
met him, having heard him coming, and led
him into the large and delightful sitting-
room.

“ A toddy with you, Lieutenant Ravel. to
warm you up and give appetite for supper,"
said his host, leading him to the sideboard

,’ in the adjoining room, where all the neces-

sary ingredients for the teddy were to be
found.

Returning to the sitting-room the young
officer fairly started at the vision of beauty
he beheld there in the person of Sibyl Hurst.

“My daughter, Lieutenant Ravel," said

i the host.

Sibyl crossed the room in her frank way
and extended her hand while she said pleas-
aut‘v:

“I am glad to welcome Lieutenant Ra-
vel.”

The officer bowed low, and after a mo-
ment said:

“Captain Hurst, I think I have heard an
old and dear friend of mine speak of you,
and of your daughter.”

“ Indeed. and what is his name?”

“ Moncrief.”

Sibyl turned crimson, while her father
said:

“Yes, Captain Moncrief is the dearest
friend we have.

“ And so you know him?"

" Yes, we served together some years ago;
but I met him lately in New York.

“ He is now East on a cruise, and with his
usual daring and luck, is adding to his fame,
for I learned that he has sent a number of
prizes into Boston.”

This praise of her lover quite won Sibyl
over, and Manton Moncrief was talked of
for some time, Lieutenant Ravel speaking of
him in the highest terms.

At supper the guest proved himself a most
entertaining person indeed, and afterward
sung several songs, Spanish. French and
English in a superb tenor voice, so that the
ca tain and Sibyl were charmed. ,

hen at last Sibyl retired for the night,
leaving her father and the lieutenant sitting
up over a decanter of rare old wine, the
skipper became quite confidential and told
his «nest of the engagement of his daughter
to It anton Moncrief, and that they were to
be married on Christmas. hardly two weeks
away, should he keep his promise to return
then.

“ He will return, never fear, if alive,” said
Lieutenant Ravel.

Then the skipper told all the histo of
their meeting oncrief, and afterwar the
two talked over the coast, its bays and inlets,

and Captain Hurst gave his guest 9. great I

deal of valuable information on this score.
When the skipper arose the next morning

he found his guest already out enjo 'ing the _

crisp air, and taking in the scenery rom the
piazza.

Sibyl met them at breakfast. and after the '

meal was over the skipper showed his guest
down to the basin, pointed out the inlet, and
told him that there was water enough for a

line-of—battle ship to anchor in, could she.‘

run in through the dangerous channel.
Lieutenant Ravel was easily persuaded to
remain to dinner, but afterward took his

departure, promising to call upon his way 

back to the city.

“Well, Sibyl, we havchad a very pleasarit ' V

visit.” remarked the skipper, after the do»
parture of his guest.

“ Yes, father. and he is most entertaining.
exceedingly well educated, and very courtl
in his mannersubut I do Wish he woul
shave oti‘ that horrid beard and stop wearing
these old spectacles, as I believe. otherwise,
he would be handsome," replied Sibyl, while
she added: .

“But he is a man who will command re- ‘

spect, and I like him immensely."

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his years.

Suddenly he stopped, raised a pair of eye-
glasses to his eyes, and turned them upon a
person who was approaching him at a leisure-
ly step.

"Bless my soul!
crief?"

The admiral halted and held out his hand,
while the young oflicer flushed. and for an
instant seemed confused, asthough he would

i prefer not to have been recognized.

But he grasped the old gentleman’s hand,
and replied, pleasantly:

“ Yes, admiral, I am back again."

“And glad am 1 to see you, my son, for
there is no young officer of our navy, ay, or
old officer, either, for that matter, that ren-
ders more service to our cause than do you.”

" You are kind to say so, admiral; but I
feel 1 do not merit such high praise.”

“ You merit all I say, and you have done
well on your cruise, though I did not expect
you back for aweek yet.”

“ No, sir, Iam ahead of my appointed time
somewhat, but—”

“ But why did you not report?"

“The truth is, sir, I but just now arrived,
and—n

“ I forgive you, and I suppose you were
anxious to get ack and see the fair Siren of
the Sea, who, you told me, was to become
your wife about this time.”

‘ “ On Christmas, admiral."
? ‘ “ Ah, a good day for a wedding.”

"‘7 “ And I shall expect you to be there. ad-
miral, if I may hope for that honor, for I
can take you to Hurst Haven in the Sea
Siren, and you will find it a grand old home,

it is you, then, Mon-

While Captain Hurst is an epicure, lives like

a prince, and more, has some of the finest
wmes I ever drank.”
“Egad, you drawa picture that tempts
, me, my son, and I shall be glad to go, if
‘1, only to see you launched upon the sea of
"- matrimony, and to wish you bon voyage.”
“Thank you, admiral. ’
t . “But how many prizes did you take on
" . your eastern cruise?"
' ‘» “I shall render my reports, sir, in full in
a few days; but now I merely ran into port
for fresh water and provisions, as I have an

,V' engagement at sea as soon as I can get

.2, there.”

 . , “Ah! you have something on hand, I
seen”

“Yes, sir; I heard that Bianca, the Buc-
caneer, in his famous schooner the Sea

’ . Torch, was cruising of! Sandy Hook.
1 ‘ “ I learned it from a vessel he robbed, that
'g I hailed ofl Boston Light. so I gave u the

idea of going into Boston Harbor, an ran
for this port. m’a Long Island Sound.
" "As soon as I fill my water-casks, and get

,s, , some provisions, I shall run out to-night
4:1,, ' without lights, and try and come upon this
.' ' sea terror.’

riff “ Moncrief, you will do it?”

 "I hope so, sir.”

 ‘ “ Capture that pest of the ocean, and I
1,3".- ,. = verily believe you will be made a commo-

7‘3 »- dore young as you are.”
“ ,1 “I shall try to do so.”

vi, ' “ Do you need any more men ‘2”

 4 “ No, sir; I have ample force.” '
y “ Is there an ht I can do for you?“
 , ; ” Nothing, s r, I thank you.”

‘ " Well, you shall have a month’s leave for
"t" lyour hone moon, anyhow, and if you cap-
, ture the ca Torch [will do ‘all I can to
have you made a commodore; but I will not
detain you longer,” and with many good
wishes and a warm rasp of the hand, the
old admiral parted wrth the gallant young
 ' oflicer, calling back to him:
 , “Remember, I am to go with you, Christ~
fin.“ . “I will not for et, admiral,” and the
tru-  young oflicer walke briskly on, his pace in
 ' great contrast to his leisurely gait when he
 , I was met b -his superior officer.

 

‘2}w " I won d not have met him for a great

2’?“ deal; but now it is over I am very glad of

‘.  - it.” muttered the, young captain as he walk-
’ ed along.

- Going into difierent stores he made a num-
 ber of purchases, and passing by the market
- 3,,  ‘he bou ht a quantity of fresh meats and
 I vegetab es, ordering all to be sent to a cer-
' ‘ tain pier at once.

“I; Arrivin at ,the pier himself half an hour

 

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: , after. he ound the,things had arrived, and

calling to a sailor near, he had them placed
in his boat, which was pretty well loaded
down.

Springing into the stern-sheets, he gave
the order to the four oarsmcr. to “give
way,” and the boat moved rapidly away
over the waters just as the declining sun
touched the Jersey hills.

 

CHAPTER XXXI.
A an'ra‘s GIFT.

LANDLORD VAN anr, of the Tarrylate
Inn, devoted himself most thoroughly to his
two sailor guests.

He gave them four meals a day, and wine
that was certainly excellent, with cigars to
smoke from his own private stock.

There were fish, game and fresh meats in
abundance, with all the delicacies that could
be placed before them.

“1 say, Jack, I don’t mind if ther eap’n
stays away a month," said one, when the
landlord brought them in a ten o‘clock sup-
per, the evening of the first day of their stay
at the Tarrylate Inn.

“Nor I, Mate Ben, fer this is fit fera
king.” was the reply.

“ The eap’n is a great gent fer a pirit,
Mate Jack.”

“ He‘s a prince, Ben, is he.”

“ lie don‘t fear Old Nick. does he?"

“ No, he don‘t; but I’m glad we is aboard
with him, and not with the old chief.”

“ So is I, mate.”

“ The old man is a red devil, hain’t he?"

“ \Vhen he gits mad he‘s a hurricane."

“ He’s good to the lads, but he's cruel if he
thinks he's got reason.”

;‘ And the young cap’n are dangerous to
r’i e."

“ He is, for a fact; but, mate, don’t that
schooner, Sea Sword, beat all?”

“ She does, and no mistake.”

“I believe we can drop the Sea Siren
schooner they talks so much about.”

“ Maybe, mate; but I kinder fears thet
cap’n o the Sea Siren.”

“ Mate, you speaks my sentiments, and
when we meets the Sea Siren, l hopes as the
Sea Torch will be on hand to help us, for
thet young American cap‘n hain’t one to
whip, they do tell me.”

So the two sailors discoursed together, both
more than pleased with their dwelling-place,
and caring little for their forced confinement
in the room, so accustomed were they to close
quarters on board ship.

The day and night passed away, and a
second day was begun in their retreat.

But there was no falling of! in the atten-
tion of Host Van Gilt. -

They had a roaring log fire, and other logs
ready to pile on when necessary.

Their room looked out from one window
upon the upper bay, the green shores of Bay
Ridge and the distant town.

Another window ave them a view through
the Narrows and ar out to sea, with the
shores of Staten Island, here and there dotted
with houses.

They could see vessels at anchor, and ves.
sels in motion, of all kinds and sizes, with
one or two stately men-of-wgr.

The close of the third ay was near at
hand and still their captain came not, and
the two seamen began to feel some anxiety
regarding him.

“ The cap’n is one to take keer o’ himself,
Mate Jack. ’

“ Yes, Ben, but then he are over time due,
and I feel a leetle anxious,” replied the
other. , .

A tempting supper allaved their fears
however for awhile, and they were enjoy-
ing their pipes, and gazing into the fire of
blazing logs, when aquiek rap sounded upon
the door.

Ben opened it, and his face lighted up
with pleasure as he saw Captain Bianca.

“ Back a r‘in, cap’n, sir, and we is glad
to see yer, or we was a trifle anxious re-
gardin’ yer safety." said the seamen.

“I thank you, lads, for your kind thoughts
of me; but am back again, and within the
hour we must be off.

“The tap-room is full. and so I told the
landlord that I would take. my supper right
here, and then we will start.”

“ Yes, sir, we is ready.”

“ No word has been sent up from the
schooner?” '

 

“ No, sir.”

“I hope all is well there; but I have
learned that the Sea Siren got word of us,
from some vessel that we hailed, and whose
skipper recognized the Sea Torch, and I
believe Moncrief is now on the hunt for the
chief.”

“He’ll catch a Tartar, sir.”

"Yes, bntl wish to be on hand to see
that he does not catch a Tartar," was the
smiling reply.

“ It is safer to fight that American cap’n
double, sir.”

“ It certainly is just now, though I think
Iwould like to match him some day craft
for craft: but here comes the landlord, and I
hope he has treated you Well?"

“Let the lads speak. your honor, as it is
unbecoming in me to sing my own praise,"
said llost Van Gilt, as he srt the tray of sup-
per down upon the table.

“if we’d been yourself, sir, he couldn't
have done more for us," said lien.

“ We've lived on the best, sir, ’ Jack
added.

“ A good recommendation, surely.

“ Now, landlord, give the lads another
bottle betWeen them, for it is a chilly night,
and then add up our score.”

Landlord Van ilt was a shrewd host, and
besides, like all hotel—keepers he was a good
judge of human nature.

So he said, blandly:

“ But, sir, your honor, yo‘h paid me in ad-
vance."

He knew that he had been paid thrice as
much as he would ever have dared to charge.

“That was to gain your good-will, land-
lord.”

“ Oh, your honor.”

“I hope often to come and see you, and
when I do I wish to feel that I can get
from on all I pay for."

“ ou can, your honor.”

“I am a man that hates show, avoids
crowds, and what I do I wish to go quietly
about.”

“ Yes, sir, es.”

“ Now, if
know me.”

“ I could never for et you, sir."

“Some time I mig t look different from
what I do now, and maybe I might send a
friend, or one of my lads here.” .

“ Your friends are all welcome, your‘
honor.”

“Well, in case I should come, and you
should not know me, or a friend should
come, or one of m lads here, I wish to show
you how you won (1 know them.

“I have on board my vessel a couple of '

men most skilled in the work of goldsmiths,
and it was m
u some trin ets like this."

He took from his pocket as he spoke a
trinket of rare workmanship.

It was a hand grasping a sword.

The hand and wrist were set in rubies. so
that it was red, and a gantlet of emeralds
went back from the wrist, while the sword
was of gold, and, studded in the guard of the
hilt were diamond lgtltceisnreading:

“It is beautiful and costly, your honor,"'

said Landlord Van Gilt. admiringly.
“ Yes, it is quite valuable, but intend it
as a gift to you." 0
Landlord Van Gilt fairly staggered, as he
cried:
“To me, sir?"
es."

“But, your honor—”

“ Here, landlord, let me pin this on your
scarf.

“Do not an where you got it, or speak of
it, in fact, unit‘ss forced to do so, and then
say that a sailor gave it to you for his board,
for I do not intend to pay you for my ac-
commodations.”

“I am more than paid, your honor."

“And, landlord, when an one comes to
you and shows you a match or this pin, just
treat him as you would _m€, keep any secret
he may tell you, serve him as he may ask,
and he will have gold to pay you tenfold."

“ ()h, our honor!"

“ You will do this, then 7"

‘‘1 will, your honor, upon the word of a
Van Gilt."

“ Then the pin is yours, and he who

shows the match of it is my friend. Re- '

member!"
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“Now let me pay you for my men’s ac
commodation.

“ Here is a little bag of gold, and it con-
tains just fifty guineas.”

“Oh, Lord!"

“Take it, Landlord Van Gilt, and re-
member, when you serve me, or mine, you
get good pay."
~ “ Now for that wine for the lads, and

then we must be oiI, for I shall at once at- ,

tuck my supper."

Landlord Van Gilt darted from the room.

lie was in an ecstasy of delight, and seem-
ed taller and stouter as he entered his tap-
room with the valuable gift in his hand.

The two seamen got a botth each of the
best, and a lunch, with several bottles of
rare old wine, was gotten ready to put in the
boat.

Then the landlord escorted his guests to
their boat, and soon after the young pirate
was wrapped in his cloak and sleeping
soundly, as the stench boat held on her way
back to the schooner, while Jack held the
helm, Captain Bianca saying that he had
had little sleep during his absence.

“ Sail ho, cap‘n!" suddenly said Ben, who
was on the lookout.

in an instant Bianca was up, and there,
coming right toward them was a small boat
with a leg-of—mutton sail.

CHAPTER XXXII.
A 'rnxrrou‘s DOOM.

THE boat that was coming toward Bianca,
did not swerve from its course, so either had
not sighted the enemy, or cared not for
them. "

But, when within a few cables’ length, a
movement was seen on board, the sail was
trimmed in quickly, for she was going before
the wind, and she went about in a hurry.

But the craft that Bianca was in was like
the schooner she belonged to, very fleet, and
began to gain upon the other rapidly.

The pursued tried different ways of sail-
ing, hoping to throw the pursuer off, but all
to no use, for the pirate boat swiftly gained.

Soon they were near enough to hail, and
Captain Bianca said:

“Lads, I would not have chased that fel-
low had he not run from me; but his running
makes him appear guilty, so we will find out
what he is.”

Then he added:

“ You hail, Jack, and say we are a Bar-
bor Guard boat.“

“ Ay, ay, sir,” and Jack’s deep voice was
heard:

“ Boat ahoy l“

“ Ahoy!” came the response.

“ What boat is that?"

“ We are on our way to the city; who are

on?”

“ A Harbor Guard boat."

“ Ay, ay, then I wish to see you, for I
have news of importance,” I

” Lay to then, and we will run alongside,”
said Jack.

" That was the voice of Hugh Bronx,
lads, or I am greatly mistaken," said Cap-
tain Bianca.

“It did seem kinder familiar like, ” Ben
responded.

in a few moments more the two boats lay
side by side, and a voice in the pursued fair-
ly groaned: _

“ Great God! it is the schooner’s cutter
with Captain Bianca.” _

“ Yes, Bronx, you are right, and because
I rowed away from the schooner you did not
expect to see us under sail.

“Which way?" .

“ I was going to the city."

“ With whose permission ?”

" I asked none." .

“ Ah! who have you there With you?”

“ Coxswain Folsom.”

“ And who ave you leave of absence
from the ship, str?" .

“ Lieutenant Bronx. Sir.”

“Lieutenant Basil was in command, my

 

man.

“But both of you return with me, so get
into this boat.

“ You come first. coxswain.”

The coxswain obeyed sullenly, and at an
order from Captain Bianca he was seized and
bound by the two seamen.

"Now what boat is that?”

"One we picked up on the shore," said

Bronx.

 

The Sea “Sword.” __

“ Get in now, sir, and sot your heat
adrift."

Bronx obeyed in silence and the cutter
went flying along on her way to join the
schooner.

Running around the base of the highlands
she stood on up the Shrewsbury to the
North Branch and was alongside of the
Sea Sword :1 little before two o‘clock.

Basil was on deck and promptly haile'l.

“All right, Basil, I am glad to see you
awake; but how is it that you allowed two
men to escape?"

“ Captain Bianca, Lieutenant Bronx
feigned sickness and was in his state-room
at supper than.

“I left Coxswain Folsom on watch for- 1
Ward, and lronx slipped to the deck ‘
through the steerage, came it over Folsom in ;
some way and the two slipped overboard to-
gether.

“This is a clear statement, Basil, and I
exonerate _\ 011 from all blame in the matter.

“ New search the coxswain.”

This was done and a thousand dollars
Were found upon him.

“ This shows that he was bribed, for his ‘
prize money is here in gems. sir, as you al-
ways pay the men,” said Basil, showing a
small bag of precious stones, worth several
hundred dollars.

“Mr. Bronx, you will have to be search-
ed,” said Bianca.

“ This is an indignity, sir. and—”

“ You will submit gracefully, or I shall
fell you to the deck with a blow of my sword
and then search out"

Hugh Bronx new his man and handed
out his valuables.

They were his own money, and what he
had received from poor Bessie, along with
her necklace and bracelets.

, The thousand dollars given him b Ross-
more he had given to Coxswain olsom,
with a promise of more and an officer‘s posi-
ticn upon his vessel. ‘

“Mr. Bronx, you have deceived me, but i
as I need you as a pilot I shall keep you. ‘

“ You are to resume duty at once, sir, so '
call the men to witness execution.”

"Sir!" gasped Hugh Bronx, in an agony
of fear. .

“ You heard my orders, sir; obey them!”

“ But who is to be executed, sir?”

“ The traitor whom I can spare from on
board this ship.”

“ Coxswain Folsom?”

” Yes.”

“ Oh! Captain Bianca, I beg you to spare
him!"

“Do as I order you, or I shall give the
command to Basil, and two executions will
follow.”

“I obey, sir,” said Bronx, quickly, and
nervously he issued the orders, while Cap-
taig Bianca turned to the traitor seamen and
sat : ‘

“Coxswain, you were on duty as guard
Over that man, accepted a bribe, and I allow
no traitors under my command.

“Make your peace with your Maker, if
you pan, for you have but five minutes to
live. ’

“ Mercy, Captain Bianca—mercy

The man groaned the words. and unheed-
ing them, Bianca entered his cabin.

n a few moments the low, muflied roll of
a drum called him on deck, and he found all
ready to swing the traitor up into mid-air.

Coxswain Folsom lay upon the deck, for
though he had faced death a hundred times.
his limbs now refused to support him, and
he was moaning (piteously.

The crew stoo in silence looking on, and
eight seamen held one end of the rope. ready
to hoist the doomed man into eternity.

“All ready, sir," said Hugh Bronx, in a
voice that quivered.

“Then do your duty, sir,” was the stern
reply. '

In tones hardly audible, Hugh Bronx call-
ed out:

“ Ready, there, execution guard!”

“ Ay, ay, sir.”

The reply came promptly in chorus.

“ Haul away! all together i”

With a “ Heave yet" the men hauled hand
over hand. and as a shriek left the lips of the
traitor, he was swung high up above the

 

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tain Bianca, in a voice that was free from all

. excitement, when he had waited, \x hat. sun;-

ed to all an age, for the man's strugglts to
cease.

The men sprung to their work. the dead
body was cut down and cast oveilrt aid, at a
the pretty schooner moved out from her Yt-
treat in the cove and catching the have :is
she shot out from the land‘s shelter. heath-i

“toward the lower bay, and thence mental

Sandy llook into deep water.

“ We are all clear now, and we must ftad
the Sea Torch, Basil, for 1 fear fer her satc—
ty, as it is rumored that the Sea Siicn is on

' her track," said Captain Bianca to his littl-
'tenant, as the vessel left the Sandy Hook

Light astern.
“ I hope we may come up with the Sea
Torch, sir, before the Sea Siren does, for

I‘Captain Moncrief is a terrific fighter,” re-
‘ sponded Basil.

“Yes, I hope so, so keep bright watch."
and Bianca entered the cabin, leaving Basil
in charge and Hugh Bronx leaning ever; the

1 taflrail with the air of a man w! 0 had been
j completely stunned by some great blow.

 

CHAPTER XXXIlI.
BIANCA’s BOLD GAME.

BIANCA THE BUCCANEER was at all times
a dangerous man.

He seemed to know not what fear was, and
since he had turned Algerine corsair. a score
or more years before, he knew that his neck
was legally in the hangman's n008e.

He had taken to piracy in American wa-
ters, as more suited to his tastes, and had‘
found the island that was his retreat. by cap-
turing a small coast pilot who gave him the
secret for his life.

\Vith this Gibraltar the old pirate had set
out to found his fortune, with the aid of his
schooner the Sea Torch.

He was ambitious to win in the world, and

-. to do so felt that he must become a pirate

corsair commodore.

By degrees he began to accumulate ves-
sels, add to his booty, increase his force. get
guns and fire-arms, so that when the time
came he could get the proper vessels for his,
outlaw fleet. ‘

His idea was to get three fleet schooners,
one of them his flag-ship, one under his son,
and the third to he commanded by Basil.

With these he would have the means of
enriching himself rapidly,add to his strength,
and be what he longed to become, a bacca-
neer commodore.

The reader has seen how well his plans
turned out, as far as his putting the Sea
Torch in perfect trim, building the Sea

Swerd, and having his stronghold strength-g .. l

ened.
His fleet would be all he could desire

when he captured the Sea Siren, and it was? ~ ‘

with a hopeful heart he sailed forth to hunt
the cruiscr down.

So confident did he feel that the Sea Sword:

could outsail the Sea Siren, that he came to
the conclusion that the Sea Torch was a
match in speed for Moncrief's cruiser, and
also could defeat hcr in a fair combat.

He would have liked to capture the Sea

Siren without the aid of the Sea Sword, forL

the old pirate was vain of his prowess. and
so sailed to the eastward hoping to fall in
with his enemy.

He had another idea in view, and that was:
to land at Hurst Haven and pay his brother , , u

a visit.

His hatred for his elder brother had only 7
increased with years, and even toward 

dead, as he had believed him. ,
But when he found him living, he was

more bitter than ever, and vowed to take his

life.

He knew that he dared not go back to

England to claim the title and wealth going . .

with Norman-Hurst Castle, but with his

elder brother, Norman, dead. and his brother ,

Rafael dead, for he had heard of his being
slain in battle. in foreign lands, and lravin
no heir, then his son, Rafael Bianca woul
be the inheritor. V

He would get the title and the wealth, and
this would be balm to the old pirate next to
his doing so himself.

“I have every proof that Rafael is my

son, and the next heir, and no one knoWs- "

me as a pirate, or him. and he can take proof
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pretend to be dead, and then he can claim his
own.

“ With his rank and estates there. and the
riches I can give him, my son will be the
wealthiest man in England.

” But I must first get rid of my brother,
Norman, and that girl of his.

“ I will go to his home and he must die,

9 a while she shall marry Rafael, my son.

“That will settle it all as I wish.”

Such was the grand game of old Bianca,
and he imparted it to his son.

But the youn man at once said that he
should not visit Iurst Haven then.

“ Let us capture Moncrief, get him out of
the way. and then I will go to IIurst Haven
and look matters over, and then we can de-
'cide."

Old Bianca had a will of iron, but some-
how he was ruled by his handsome, quiet
sun. and he yielded.

“Give me Bronx as an officer,” he had
said, after yielding.

“ N0, father, for you are one to yield to
temptation, and with Bronx on board, who

could run you to an anchorage near Hurst
Haven, you would surely go there.”

The old pirate laughed, and then replied:

“Have your way, my son, but, Norman

W ' Hurst has got to die, come what may."
‘ “ Well, we will arrange that afterward,"
: was the reply.
. / And so the father and son parted, the
g young captain to go to abiding-place near
,I the Highlands of Navesink, and then up to
 the city, as the reader has seen, and the old
- chief to sail eastward along the Long island
'Coast, in the hope of picking up prizes, and
i , really anxious to meet the Sea Siren and con-
‘quer her alone with the Sea Torch, that he
mi ht thus add to his fame.
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 CHAPTER XXXIV.

' MONCItIEF's REQUEST.

 , THE Sea Siren was returning from her

ucruise eastward, and a most successful one it

.had been. too. _
She had been as far as of! Halifax, and the

"5:... result of the cruise had raised the spirits

,«2‘7; «of all on board, and the speed shown by their

l-L'r“ beautiful vessel and her weatherly qualities

J / had won the devoted love of all on board for
the new schooner.

As the Sea Siren neared Boston Harbor,
'one pleasant afternoon, a vessel was sighted,
acrowding on all sail for port.

, , A signal was also set to attract the atten-
«. ’tion otP the lookout on the schooner. and the
.‘Sea. Siren at once headed to meet her.
. " Brig ahoy!"
, It was Moncrief who hailed as soon as he
43  «came near the brig.
“is; “Is that an American cruiser?" was the
‘ response.
, “Yes, the American schooner Sea Siren,
. , ‘ tNanton Moncrief, commander."
"" ,, A cheer was heard on the brig which at
f '2 once luflcd into the wind, and with askillful
F  movement the schooner ran up under her
  stern.
' ’“ I was hailed off Sandy Hook by an arm~
, mischooner, while another was in company

“With her, very much such a craft as yours.

a “ They asked about the Sea Siren, whether
i" .tshe was in New York Harbor, or not, and
" professed to be American cruisers, but were

' ‘ .not.”
“ Ay, sy, sir, what were they?"
“ I recognized one as the Sea Torch, and I
ruw Captain Bianca on her deck."
“.Ahat I thank you, sir.”
, “ I was a prisoner on the Sea Torch once
 ~: ’ lb!" 8 month, Bianca having captured and
 burned my vessel, but I knew the vessel,
4,. though she has under one changes in hull
~ .and rig since then. an the buccaneer chief I
t " surely recognized.”
" I am very much indebted to you, cap.
data, and I will run into Boston and get my
, «crew ofl of my prizes, for I have but half
~ 3 force.
“"r . v “ Then I will go in search of the Sea
‘ . 'Torch, and will find her, too.
' “ Good-do and again, thank you."
, So saying oncrief ave orders for the Sea
' fiber: to put away for oston, and the brig,
, :3 swift saiier, was already on her way.
‘ But seeing the schooner coming up rapid-
*3; 1' _ by, the skipper of the brig crowded on all

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“ Why, that cruiser sails like a bird.

“ Sec! she has not set her topsails and yet
will run by us," cried the captain of the
brig.

The topsails of the Sea Siren were soon set,
also a flying jib, and the beautiful vessel
fairly flew by the brig, to the amazement of
all on board the merchantman, who had not
believed it possible for their vessel to be out-
sailcd with such case.

“Yes, he‘ll catch the buccanecr, there is

skipper said.

And on into port went the Sea Siren, leav-
ing the merehantman far astern, and running
past the inbound coasters as though they
were anchored.

It was nightfall when she dropped anchor,
while about her were her prizes, and telling
ltossmore what he desired done, Moncrief
went ashore to report to the commandant of
the port. '

That personage sat in his handsome quar-
ters, stern and pompousrlooking, and had
given orders to admit no one else on business
that night. '

“The commandant cannot see you, sir,”
said the guard on duty.

“ It is most important.”

“ I have his orders, sir.”

“Will you not say to him that Captain
Moncricf, of the schooner-of—war Sea Siren,
desires to see him upon a matter of import-
ancc?"

The name acted as a talisman, for the
guard knew it Well, and he glanced admiring-
-ly at the young sailor, as he bowed low and
replied:

" i feel that he will see you, sir."

“ Get out, if you bring any business mes-
sage!" cried the commandant, who was suf-
fering with gout.

“ Captain Alonerief, sir, of the Sea Siren,
sir, wishes to see you,” ventured the guard,
emphasizing the name.

“Ah! eh? what? that young devil of the
sea?

“ Show him in, sir, show him in at once.
and don't keep him waiting, you uniformed
idiot!" roared the commandant.

'i‘lhe guard disappeared with alacrity, and
sun :

“ llis excellency will see you, Captain
Monericf, and I am happy, sir, very happy,
in- having met you."

Moncrief thanked the obsequious guard
and entered the room of the. commandant.

“ My dear Moncrief, I am happy, so happy.

“ Be seated, and there is wine and a glass,
and here liquor and cigars—help ourself
and excuse my not rising, for my oh enemy
the gout has me in its clutch."

The commandant and Moncrief had met
several times before, on one occasion when
the old officer had been blown out to sea in a
small cutter, when overtaken in the harbor
by a storm.“

A British schooner had captured the little
cutter. with all on board, and had hardly
had time to secure her valuable prisoners
when Moncricf's schooner, then a privateer,
had hove in sight, engaged the Englishman,
and forced him to strike his flag, thus rescu-
ing the prisoners and capturing a valuable

rize..
p The commandant had never forgotten this,
and he had watched the career of the young
man since.

Being in command of the fort, the prizes
sent in b the Sea Siren had been reported to
him, an he was anxious to congratulate the
youn sailor.

“ on have had a splendid cruise, Mon-
crief."

“Yes, commandant, I have done well,
sir.”

“Let me see—six prizes you have sent
in?"

“Seven, with one that should have been
here yesterday, sir.”

“ Ah! yes; a clipper ship, two brigs, a
barkatine, a Halifax coaster. and—and—"

“A Halifax and St. J ohn's packet schoon-
er and the cruiser.”

“ The cruiser?”

“ Yes. sir, I ran across a small armed brig
that tried to drive me away from the St.
John’s packet schooner, and I went into ac-

 

tion with him.”

no doubt of that, and, from the name he?
hears he will capture him, too," the brig‘s ‘

 

“ Doubtless you were superior in tonnage
and runs, too?"

“ bout equal in tonnage and crew, sir,
but my battery was by far superior.”

“And he struck to you?"

“ Yes, sir.”

“ You are a marvel, Moncrieft"

“ Thank you, commandant; but I ran into
port to ask a favor of you.”

“ Granted, of course.”

“There is no cruiser in port?"

“Yes, an old brig-of-war.”

“I was anxious to send my prizes on to
New York, by the way of Long Island
Sound, and thought if you had a cruiser in
port that would convoy them there, sending
her crew on each vessel, it would be a great
favor.”

“ And you?"

“ i learned this afternoon that Bianca the
Buccaneer and a consort schooner are off
New York Ilarbor, watching for prizes.

“The skipper said they were under the
American flag. but he recognizvd the Sea
Torch, as well as old Bianca himself, and he
asked where my vessel was.”

“I sec—I see; and you Wish to let him
know?"

“Yes, sir."

“You shall do it.”

“ My schooner is in fine trim, for we suf-
fered little in our action with the English-
man; but I desire to collect my men, sent
in on the different prizes, and that will make
me fully manned, while the little captured
fleet can be conveyed to New York by the
cruiser now in your port."

“It shall be as you wish, Moncricf, and
the old armed tub now here is good for little
else.

“ They can sail, early and get into the
Sound with all dispatch, where they will be
safe.”

“ I thank you, sir.”

“ Don’t thank me, for it is your due, and I
wish we had more like you.

“ You will capture that pirate, I am sure,
and hang him up at once.

“ I will send for one of my staff to go at
once on board the brig-of—war, and give her
captain orders to aid you as you desire.”

After a stay of half an hour longer, Mon-
crief left the headquarters accompanied by a
staff officer, and visiting the cruiser, her com-
mander at once said he would place a. work-
ing crew on each prize and convey them to
New York.

Early the next morning the prize crews
from the Sea Siren were called on board, and
the fleet vessel, in splendid fighting trim,»
sailed out of Boston Harbor under clouds of
canvas, while the brig of—war followed slow-
ly, conveying the seven captured vessels to
their destination. ,

CHAPTER XXXV.
THE caursnn AND THE eonssrn.

ON a starboard tack the Sea Siren had
stood in toward Long Island Sound, until
her sharp bows were on a line between the
easterly end of Fisher's Island, and the bleak,
bald hills of Montauk Point. '

She had gone about on the port tack. and
was heading out into the Atlantic, with Mon-
tank on her starboard beam, and not half a
league distant, when the lookout aloft sung
out in a voice that showed he had made a
discovery that was important:

“ Sail hol Sail ho!”

“ Ay, ay, my man, I see her," responded
Allen Rossmore, who was upon deck in
charge, and he immediately leveled his glass
at the stranger, which was coming into view
a league eff Montauk Point, and with the
wind astern. V ' .

“ Ask Captain Moncrief to come on deck.”
said Rossmore quickly, addressing a mid-
shipman. _

" Ay, ay, sir," and the muddy bounded
down the cabin companionway “1th an elec-
rity that showed he had an idea that he bore
an im ortant message.

“ ell, Rossmore?"'and Moncrief came on
deck.

“We have sighted our man, sir," was the
quiet response, delivered though with an air
of suppressed joy.

Ashe spoke he handed his glass to Mon.
cricf. :

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“ They evidently see us?"

“I should think so, sir."

“Then he either means to fight, or has
confidence in the speed of his vessel.”

“I think both, sir, for the Sea Toreh is
a tritle larger than the Siren, and Bianca
would not he, so hold us to hover between
New York and Boston, unless he had a
very large crew and felt that he could
whip an ordinary foe, English or American
or could run from what he was afraid of."

“I guess you are right, Rossmore, and I
am glad we have found our man.”

“ Shall I have the men called to quar-
ters?"

“No, not yet, for he is four miles away
and there is ample time.

“ Let us see what he means to do first.”

The Sea Siren had been standing straight
out to sea, on a course that would carry her
across the bows of the Sea Torch and about
a league ahead of her.

If the Sea Torch should decide to fight,
she would hold the advantage of being to
windward of her enemy. as she was then
coming along wing and wing, and at a
splendid burst of speed.

There. was no doubt but that the pirates
had discerned the Sea Siren, for her decks
were seen to be crowded with men; but all
doubt was removed when the Sea Siren was
crossing her bows, as she suddenly 'ibed
her mainsail to port, and swept aroun un-
til running parallel with the cruiser.

At. the same time the crew were seen tak-
ing in topsails and flying jib and leaving her
under fighting canvas.

There was a silt-knot breeze blowing, and
the sea was not rough, so that all was very
favorable for a combat.

“I wish we had a little more daylight,
Rossmore,” said Moucrief, glancing toward
the sun which was near the horizon.

“ It would be better, if he intends to make
a hard fight, sir.”

“ Well. up with our colors, show the Sea
Siren at the foe and let him have our long
range compliments.”

The men had all gone to quarters, stripped
fer the fray, and few orders were necessary
to that perfectly trained crew.

The American colors went up to the peak
and fluttered out on the breeze. while up to
the fore went a flag with a blue field, in the
center of which was embroidered in gold an
eye of gold. .

As the two flags were shaken loose, the
splendid bow pivot of the Sea Siren sent a
shot flying over the Sea Torch.

It was evidently a surprise to the bucea-
neers to see that the gun had such along
range; but they answered quickly by run-
ning up the buccaneer's flag, and returning
the fire with a broadside.

The shot of the pirateall fell short, and
going about quickly, as though on a pivot,
he headed shoreward, firing his other broad-
side as he did so.

The Sea Siren also went about. and as she
pointed closer, to bring her nearer to the Sea
Torch, it was seen that with even less sail
set. she was forging rapidly ahead.

The buccaneer chief seemed to realize also
that his vessel was being out-sailed, and he
opened rapidly with his starboard battery,
evidently anxious to cripple lus foe.

But the range seemed too great, while the
Sea Siren replying slowly and surely began
to tell with every shot, for no finer battery
was on any vessel than that which Monerief
had fitted out his schooner with, and, as the
reader will remember, had mounted them in
such a wav that each gun was serviceable for
both broadsides. ~_ .

The pirate did not seem to like this much,
and began to let his vessel fall of! a few
points to bring the two more rapidly nearer,
but the Sea Siren opened so rapidly and
fiercely that the outlaws felt the pace was
getting too hot for them, and suddenly the
Sea Torch put about and started on a run in
a dead heat to windward.

'l‘his Bianca the Buccaneer knew to be the
best sailing point of his vessel. and, as dark-
,,,..-.~; was near, he hoped to be able to keep
(ml of range for he remarked:

"The devil will sink us before we get
near enough to hurt him, so it is no fight
between us until the Sea Sword is in it
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his vessel at long range; but he smiled grim- l “ Give him your starboard broadsidt

ly and said:

“Now, Captain Bianca, you simply have
to take the fire of our longest range gun,
and if it does not bring you to close quar-
ters and hand-to-hand work, I am vastly mis-
taken.”

Having started in flight the Sea Torch was
seen to set all the sail she could beat to wind-
ward with and, by short tacks she was doing
splendid work.

But, to the chagrin and dread of the hue-
cancer chief, the Sea Siren followed in his
Wake, and without setting a stitch more can-
vas begun to creep up on him in fine style,
While her slow, steady fire from her how piv-
ot, the Lady Sihyl, as the gunner had named
his piece, was telling at every shot on life,
spars and canvas.

CHAPTER XXXVI.
BROUGHT T0 BAY.

“ THIS is getting interesting now, Ross-
more,” said Moncrief, as the fire from the
Sea Torch’s stern guns began to fly about the
Sea Siren, here and there killing or wound-
ing a seaman, splintering a spar or gashing a
sail.

“ Yes, captain, but the pirate is our game,
and he might as well strike his colors and end
this bloodshed.

Moncrief laughed, and replied:

“ He prefers death by iron rather than
hemp.”

“ That is so."

“ And his men are of the same opinion.”

“ Doubtless.”

“ Were we at close quarters he would give
us a good fight, but as it is he must 'ield in
the end, for if I cannot make him strike with
my guns, I shall carry him by boarding.”

“ 1 hope we will not have to injure his ves-
sel very much, fer she is certainly a beauty."

“ Yes, and I ordered the gunner to fire to
rake the deck, or hit high, so as not to hurt
his hull.

“ But night is upon us.”

“ Yes, sir, and we gain more rapidly as
the dew moistens our sails.”

“ You are right, .Rossmore.”

The tw0 vessels were now going dead to
windward by short tacks, following along the
Long Island Coast.

The. starboard tack would carry them with-
in half a mile of the shore, and the port tack
run them out half a league to sea.

“ That fellow seems anxious to hug the
coast.” said Rossmore.

” He does indeed, and all these sea outlaws
like to fight near shore, as it affords them a
chance to escape, if not pressed too close; but
we must press that fellow hard."

The Sea Siren was steadily gaining on the
Sea Torch, following closely her every tack,
but each time outpointing her, so that she
lessened the distance betWeen them readily.

The pirate was firing hotly from his two
stern guns, and now and then in going about
it yawed around far enough to give the cruis-
er a broadside.

The Sea Siren was firing steadily, and
each shot seemed to tell upon the outlaw.

That the buccaneer was suffering equally,
was evident, but the Sea Siren was al 0 get-
ting’her share of wounded, though they were

not serious to the schootiEr or her rig, telling' ;

more upon the crew. ’ . . . 

“ We must close this, Rossmore, for I am
losing some good men. .   ‘

“Set more sail, and we’il'walk alongside
of that follow.”

At this command of the captain, his lieu-
tenant issued his orders, the working crew
sprung to their posts, and the extra canvas
was speedily set.

Under its pressure the Sea Siren fair]
jumped ahead, and seeing it, and that ha f
an hour would bring her alongside. Captain
Bianca allowed his vessel to yaw often, that
be might pour a broadside into his pursucr.

But this did not check the advance of the
Sea Siren, and the Sea Torch put about on
her starboard tack without runningher usual
distance off from the shore.

The cruiser followed at once, and her fire
became more rapid.

As the Sea Torch neared the shore. seem-
ing to stand closer in than was usual, Mon-
crief gave orders to luff sharp and give the
pirate a broadside. I I

The effect seemed to stagger the pirate, but
he held on as before.

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I again,” shouted Moncrief.
“ Luff sharp, helmsman!
“ Steady as you are! '
“Ready at the guns there! ‘
“Fire!”
The cruiser reeled under the shock. and' ;
, the glare of her guns blinded the eyes of the.
‘ crew for a moment, though they heard the
crash of timbers, cries and curses.

Then the pirate was seen lying to, and a '
cheer broke from the (:ruiser‘s men.

0n swept the Sea Siren. and in ten min-
utes was within hailing distance of her foe.

The pirate was seen drifting, a wreckage
hanging over her bows, and her foretopmast
shot away.

“Ahoy the pirate!” cried Moncrief.

“ Ahoy the Sea Siren l"

The response came back in a deep, sullem
voice. I w

“ Have you struck your black flag?”

“Ay, ay, sir.”

“ I wish Captain Bianca to come aboard :. .
my vessel." '
. “,Captain Bianca was seriously wounded,
s1r. ’

“All right; I will run down and board:

on."

The Sea Siren now ran to windward. and
soon, under shortened sail, came gently .
alongside the pirate.

The scene of death and destruction on
board was fearful.

Four of the guns of the Sea Torch had .
been dismounted. her bowsprit had been shot
away, the wreckage hanging over the bows.
her topmast was swinging aloft held by the '-
stays, the bulwarks were ,ashed badly, the
decks torn and many dead and dying were“
lying from forecastle to quarter-deck.

Those of the crew who were able, stood in: '
a group amidshi s, sullen and silent.

With a bean , followed b his boarders,
Moncrief had sprung upon t e'pirate deck, 3 .
and stood gazing about him upon the scene“ i;
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CHAPTER XXXVII.
TRICKERY. , ._ _
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gled with dr , upon their captor, for his: 
name had long been known to them. ' 
The battle lanterns lighted up the deck, . ~ g

and Moncrief saw the men grouped together,..
but no officers.  ‘

“\Vhere is the officer in command?” he~ ,
asked, sternly.

” No. one commands here now, sir, but i
you,” said a sailor, stepping forward and sa—~ y: _
luting politely. ~  

“ You said your chief was wounded when: ‘ ._:_‘

I hailed?” , $33;
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“The chief was not given to having ofli» s33.
cers in name, sir; but those as acted as Mat ‘ ,2:
have been killed.” ,.1
“ You have lostheavily?"
“ Yes, sir.” .

“ Is your ball soundi”.
“'Yes, sir.,” ..
“ Where is our chief 7”
“He’s not a card, sir.”

“ Not aboard?”

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he was lowered into it, along with. some of
the men.” \

“ How many?"

“ About a dozen, sir.”

Moncrief was naturally very much
noyed.

He glanced shoreward, and ascertaining 
how long the chief had been gone, knewthnt' i‘ ,_
be had had ample time to have landed. . .e ~‘ ""

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Once ashore he could escape in the dark-
ness.

Did the Sea Siren await until daylight. it 3
would be too late to catch the pirates, who ?
would have sought some port, taken posses- ,

sion of a smack, or other vessel, and then es-

caped.

He felt that he must be content with his
capture of the Sea Torch and her crew.

So he hastily ordered the prisoners put in
irons, the wounded looked after and the
dead throwu into the sea.

“Rossmore, you take command of the
prize, with thirty men, and we'll run for
New York m'a the Sound.

“I will put my whole crew to work get
ting things shipshape," Moncricf had said,
and two hours after the capture the Sea
Torch was ready to sail having been rigged
out with the necessary spars.

Going before the wind the two vessels ran
to Montauk Point, rounded it, and began

V then to beat up Long Island Sound to New

York.

All on board the Sea Siren were greatly
incensed at the trickery of Bianca the Bucca«
user, but hoped that he had gotten his death-
wound as a balm of their feelings.

Asthe two pretty vessels reached well into
the Sound there was quite a fleet sighted in
the darkness, keeping together like atlock of
birds flying to roost.

“That is our prize fleet, so we will be
able to relieve Captain Farrar, if he wishes

- to return to Boston with his brig, for we

could put a crew on each vessel,” said Mon
crief.
The fleet was soon overtaken by the

schooners, and loud cheers greeted the Sea

Siren from the crew of each vessel, the brig.-~
of-war’s captain hailing, and saying:

“ Moncrief, you are invincible.”

The young captain of the brig seemed
rather glad to accept Moncrief's offer to re-
ieve him from further duty, for he had a
lady-love in Boston; but he put it upon the
basis that he wished to be first to carry the
news to town that the Sea Siren had cap-
tured the Sea Torch and made a fugitive of
the tricky buccaneer chief, whose name
had been so long a terror from Massachusetts

- to the West Indies. ‘

So the crew swere transferred respectively,

' and the brig-of—war set sail back to Boston.

while the Sea Siren led her prizes in the run
for New York.

CIIAPTER XXVIII.
THE LONG-BOAT.
WHEN Bianca the Buccaneer saw that the
fight was going against him, he quickly
put on his thinking cup.

He decided that he had/“caught a Tar-,

tar," and had made a great mistake in
hunting for the Sea Siren, without the aid
of his irate son.

' He iscovered that the Sea Siren seemed
"almost as fast as was the vessel built after

I « her model, the Sea Sword.

How to extricate himself he did not ex-

‘acti know.

v is guns he had considered good before,

' but the Sea Siren’s battery was wounding
\ his vessel at a range where his eould do no

dama e.

“ l I could only be closer," he muttered,
and so he steered so as to be nearer his
enemy, when his u'ns could do no damage.
w But the Sea iren seemed still more
dad erous, and the old pirate said:

“’if it came to his boarding us, or my

'boarding him, then the fight would be

Brt it did not come to that, for the Sea
Torch was compelled to run as best she
could. '

’ “This can end but one way,’
chie%hoarml .

said the

” at I wt 1 not be taken.
will beach my schooner first, or set
ore in my boats,” the

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her afire and go as

old man grimly muttered.

Soon after he was struck down by a
wound in the breast.
‘ Instantly he arose, but he felt that he was
hard hit.
1' “ I will not die,” came fiercely from his
I s.

pThen he ordered the schooner to be put

_ .about and headed for the shore.

He discovered that there were but two

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The largest one he ordered fitted with sail
and oars, and picked out a crew of twelve
men. a coxawain, and the surgeon of the
schooner.

your traps on board, and mine.

“ Put plenty of stores and water on board
‘ also, and have all ready to launch at an in-
stant's notice."

it was all right, as he Would have to go
ashore in the boat, when the schooner was
beached, while they could spring into the
sea and thus escape, setting the Sea Torch
on fire first.

But the tricky old chief had formed a plan
in his busy brain.

at quarters, and pouring in a heavy tire, and
so they had no time to think.

Then came the disastrous broadside from
the brig, that cut away the bowsprit and
brought the schooner to.

In the confusion that followed the boat was
lowored with the chief and his picked crew
on board, and then the surgeon called out:

“ Men. the chief says that the Sea Sword is
now on her way up the coast, and he goes to
meet her.

“ Those of you who can had better take to
the other boats and pull for the shore; but
those who are forced to remain shall be res-
cued before dawn by the Sea Sword,”

not afterward discover.

They made a rush for the boats, to find but
one that could be used, and into this crowd—
ed so many that it broke from thedavits. and
dashing against the side of the schooner was
stove in, while many were drowned in the
struggle for life.

In the mean time, under ressure of her
twelve oars, already muffle , the long-boat
had gone swiftly shcreward, and the schoon-
er and crew were left to their fate.

Pulling in close to the line of breakers the
boat was then, according to the wounded

coast on a course west by south.

Bianca hoped to meet the Sea Sword com-
ing eastward, as she was due according to
agreement. and, if he did not find her, meant
to seek her in the retreat near the llighlands

often hidden there in the Sea. Torch.

once having her attack the Sea Siren.

grimly:

“ y son’s schooner could capture him.”
The boat went along under the powerful

stroke of her oarsmen, until the two vessels

was set, and the long-boat began to heat close
along the shore.

It was toward afternoon when adistant
sail was sighted, and all eyes were turned
upon it.

surgeon said:
“ It is a schooner, sir.”

pleasure, and half an hour after the surgeon
said: 0

" It is the Sea Sword, sir.”

“ The saints be praised!” fervently ejacu-
latcd the buccaneer.

lie was suffering greatly, though all had
been done for his comfort that was possible.

IIis bed was amidships, and canvas pro-
tected him from the keen wind that was
blowing.

The surgeon had been anxious about him.
for the wound was a severe one, but he had
done all he could to save him.

The men had had a light breakfast, and
lunch at noon, with a glass of grog each
time, and they were happy, for to escape
with their lives was by enough for them.

The fact that the Sea Sword was near, for
all now recognized her. caused the crew to
cheer lustily, and signals were set to attract
attention, while the long-boat was headed
out to meet the schooner.

The lookout had already reported the boat
to Captain Bianca. who at first took it for a
shore craft, but seeing its course changed,
the Sea Sword was headed to meet it.

As the two drew nearer, Basil, who had
the deck, called down the cabin companion-
' way: \

 

The crew cheered; but why, they could‘

chief’s low given order, headed along the,

The chief greatly hoped to meet the Sea ,
Sword, that he might gain revenge by atI

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“Prepare a bed for me, surgeon, and get ,
l

' long-boat of

Such were his orders, and the crew thought j

He kept the schooner on her way, the men Q

 

of Navesink, which he well knew, having:

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Forgetting his own bitter lesson, he said, 3
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“ ('aptain Biancai"

“Aly, ay."

“ 1’ case come on deck."

“ Ah, yes, the boat, what is she?" he said,
as he approached his lieutenant.

“ If I am not mistaken, sir, that is the
the Sea Torch," and Basil
handed his glass to the young pirate cap-
tain.

“ I think the same, sir,” said Ilugh Bronx,
who stood near, his face wearing the same
cloud that had come upon it when he was
forced to execute the man who had aided
his escape.

“By lieaven! but you are right,” cried
Rafael Bianca.

Then, after eying the boat for a while, he
said:

“ It is the long-boat of the Sea Torch, and
I recognize Surgeon Valms in the stern.

“Something has befallen the Sea Torch,
then?"

“Yes, Basil, and I am afraid it was the
meeting with Moncrief.

“ Oh, that I had been there with my beau-
tiful vessel.

“But soon we will know all.”

“There is a canvas screen amidships, sir,
and some one is doubtless sheltered there,
and wounded,” Ilugh Bronx remarked.

“ It may be my poor father,” was the re-
ply, in a deep y moved voice. and then
Bianca gave orders to lay the schooner to,
while he hailed the long-boat, which was now
but a cable's length away. '

CHAPTER XXXlX.
Bianca‘s LEGACY.

“Ho, the long-boat!" cried Captain Bi-
anea.

" Ay, ay, sir!” responded Surgeon Val-
mas.

“ Who is wounded there with you?"

"The chief."

“ I feared it; but what has happened?”

“ We met the Sea Siren, sir.”

 

“Curses! I thought So?" hissed Captain I

Bianca, while a shadow fell upon all on the
schooner.

The long-boat was soon alongside the
vessel, and the chief was lifted carefully on
board. '

Then followed some bales and boxes of
rich booty, and afterward the men.

“ Cast the long-boat loose," ordered Basil,
and the schooner was put upon her course
as before.

In the mean time the old chief had been
borne into the cabin and placed upon a bed

“ Father!"
“My son!"
The hands of the two were grasped, and

disappeared in the gloom, and then the sail i then the young man asked:

“ What does Valmas say ?”

“ 110 has said nothing?"

“ You must be examined by my surgeon,
Nugent, as well.”

The surgeons then came into the cabin I
After a long look through his glass, the t, and made a careful examination of the

wound.
The old chief bore the examination with

The old chief gave an exclamation of f grim silence, and saw the two surgeons go

off to consult.

“ How was it, father?"

“ I went on a search for Monerief.”

“And found him!"

“ Yes, it looks so,”

“ Well. sir."

“We began a fight at long range, by the
light of day.

“ Ilis guns outrangcd mine two to one, and
his gunners hit just where they wanted
to.” .
“ I am listening. father.” .

“I was well to windward, but his vessel
is a match for yours in speed, for she walked
right up to me. _

” I kept up a hot fire, and seeing it was no
use, ran; but he came on.

“ I ran to windward, by short tacks, keep-
ing near the shore, and he outpointed me
and ained.

” gave him a broadside at every turn.
but it made no difference, and I saw I was
to be taken.

“ Then I was Wounded, and deter ined to
escape; I manned the long-boat, wit 1 what I
brought with me.

“ He shot my bowraprit awa , and then ,I
pushed off, telling the men, if t e were take
en, I would find you and rescue 1 cm.

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“Now you know all, except that he got !
the Sea Torch, and more, the schooner was ‘
bad] ' battered and we 10st heavily."

“ am glad you escaped at least, father,
and your men give me over a hundred in
crew, so that I believe we can match Mon-
crief.”

’l‘he surgeons then came into the cabin,
and the chief asked grimly:

“ Is it live or die?”

“Chief. there is no hope, sir," said Nu-

ent.

g The old man never changed a muscle,
while he replied:

“Well, 1 cheat the gallows; but how long
have I to live?"

“ At the furthest, three days; perhaps but
one.“

“ And I may go suddenly?"

“Yes. sir; it depends upon internal hem-
orrhage.”

“ I see.”

“ Ten thousand pesos to each of you if you
save my father‘s life,” cried Bianca.

The surgeons shook their heads sadly, but
their sorrow was at the ho elessness of their
getting the great reward o cred.

“ Well, gentlemen, please be on hand near,
for I wish to have a talk with my son,” said
the chief.

They bowed and retired.

Bianca then sat down by his father’s side
and grasped his hand.

“ My son?"

" Yes, sir."

“How are you heading?"

“ Eastward along Long Island.”

“ Where bound?"

“ In search of Moncrief.”

“ I see; but whither bound when you met
me?”

“In search of you, sir, for I learned in
New York that the Sea Siren had run into
New York rid the Sound, and then gone at
once in search of you.

“ I could trace the rumor to no good
source. but the report was afloat, and fearing
that )Ioncrief had gotten wind of your being
011' the Long island Coast, lat once ventured
out to look you up.”

“Ever faithful, my son."

“ I would like to try my strength with the
Sea Siren.“

“I wish you could have your fight ereI
die."

“ I shall run along the coast, sir, until
dark, and then put back, if he is not in
sight. for he will doubtless have run into
Boston with the Sea Torch, as you say she
was crippled."

“Douhtless; but, my son?”

,, Y“ ?..

“ i wish to tell you all that I leave you, as
my heir."

“Yes, father.”

“1 leave you my riches, of course, those
brought in the long-boat, my Island Bastile,
and all there is there, and you will be chief
of the band, as you know.

“By my death you will inherit the title
and estates of Norman‘Hnrst Castle, in Eng-
land, for I leave it to you as a special duty,
that you take the life of the man that stands
between me and the inheritance now. and
will so stand between you and your rights,

“ This legacy of hate, of duty, of revenge,
of death, you must swear to do for my
sake.” ‘

The face of the old chicf writhed with pas-
sion, and he Spoke with great strength of
voice.

“If so you wish,” he conti ued, “take
your cousin for a wife, though 02 course she
must never know you as the slayer of her fa-
ther, or as a pirate.

“ Seek her and win her, when you have
cleared this man Moncrief from your path.

“ But her father you must kill, yes, kill as
you Would a snake, and—and—"

, The chief gasped for breath; his feelings
had wasted his strength, and Captain Bianca
called hastily for the surgeons.

They were on hand in an instant; but the
e es had become set, the face rigid, and their
skill was of no avail.

Bianca the Buccaneer was dead.

He had died in a paroxysm of hatred, when
speaking of the rother who had never
wronged him by word or act, his crime in
Bianca Norman's Sight having been that he

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Was the first born, and hence, by English
law, the heir. ‘

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CHAPTER XL. 3
A WARNING.
THE days were passing swiftly, and Christ-
mas was not far away.
Hurst llzrven had been put in perfect trim
from garret to cellar, and all about it was just

1 what it should be for so joyous an event as
‘ the marriage of its young mistress.

The skipper was happy, because he felt
that he was going to give his daughter to a
noble man, and yet would still have her with ,
him in his home. 5

Sibyl was happy because she loved Mon- l
crief with all her soul, and the future seemed !
so bright before her. i

The break between Bronx Hall and Hurst !
Haven had been closed, and the visits of the
two young ladies were as frequent as ever,
and the love as fond as before.

Allen Rossmore had Certainly won the af-
fection of Bessie Bronx, for she thought of
him by night and by day, and she told Sibyl
over and over again of his noble qualities,
until the fair Siren of the Sea smiled and said
one day:

“Bessie, you are as deeply in love as I
am.”

"Oh, no! no!” cried Bessie, though her
heart had said:

“ Yes. yes!”

Still she must keep her secret until asked
by the man she loved, if she loved him.

Every preparation in the way of a grand
entertainment had been made at llurst Ha-
ven, and the good things that the larders
were filled with could not be counted.

When she heard from her lover that he ,
would arrive on a certain day, invitations to .
neighbors and friends were to be sent out at
once, for they were all ready, with only the ‘
date and hour to be filled in when known.

One morning the skipper received a letter “
by mail that seemed to worry him.

it was in a handwriting unknown to him '
and it was signed by no name.

Though anonymous it troubled him, and
he read it over and over again.

The letter was as follows:

“an Yoax.
“To CAPTAIN NORMAN Htms'r, GREETING:—

" I am unable to come boldly out and tell you face
to face what now I write.

“ But I am so situated that circumstances prevent,
in fact render it impossible.

“ t write you even without being able to give my
name. ,

“ Circumstances, over which I had no control,
made me what I am now forced to be, and to re-
main, until I can accomplish a certaind end. i

‘ I saw you. and your daughter in Charleston,
and I saw there also Captain Moncrief, Hugh ‘1
Bronx and others who were nearly allied to you
through various causes.

“Seeing your daughter as I did, I wish to serve
her, and you.

“I know that there is a plot on hand to land at '
your home by night and to rob you of your daughter ;
and your riches.

“ More, you are to be killed.

“ When this will be i cannot say exactly.

“ I only wish that I could; but I think it will occur
during the month of December.

“ When I tell you that brother, Bianca the Bucca-
neer, is, the one who plots against you, then you
may feel that my warning should not be disre-
gardcd.

"Take my advice and move elsewhere, taking ,
your riches away also. or get a gnarl from the ,
Continental Army. now on Long Island, for the cap- 1
ture they would make would be worth the while.

I “.111? warned, I beg of you, for I know well of all

wrs .

“ Yours in truth, FRIEND.”
Such was the. letter that the skipper re-
ceived, and it worried him greatly, as I have
said.
“ Were it not that we were expecting Mon- 
crief daily now, [would heed this warning,” ‘
l

he said, to himself.

“But the Sea Siren will doubtless be in ,
the cove very soon, and then there will be
nothing to fear.

“I will, however. keep a couple of men
on watch each night, one down at the inlet,
to send up a rocket if the vessel runs in, and 
another at the mansion to watch the ap—
proaches. , ,/ l

“I will also arm the farm people and ser. '
vants. so as to give a warm reception to any i
one who makes a hostile visit.

“ My poor, wicked brother Bianca! ‘

“ How sadly he has gone wrong. 1

“He hates me because I was the eldest; l
and when I removed myself as I did from 1
all, for the sake of my brothers who coveted
what I did not care for, he has found me
out to still hate and dog me, yes, and to take

my life. i
“But I shall die hard,” and the skipper i

looked determined,

\ ,,.

’1  

“ I will not speak to Sibyl about this; and

1 yet, I had better do so, as she will not under-
‘stand the preparations for war.”
1 placed the letter before Sibyl, who read it

and he

with surprise, tried to think who had been
the writer, and then decided, with her fa-
ther, that the warning should be heeded, as

, far as lay in their power, in case the attack
was made before the coming of the Sea

Siren.

 

CHAPTER XLI.
Tm: LETTER.

IT was the same day as the one on which
Captain Hurst had received his warning let-
ter, which he afterward found had not come
with his mail, as he had supposed, but been
given to the mail-carrier at the gate leading
into the estate,

The carrier upon being questioned simply
said that a man on horseback had given it to
him. asking him to leave it in the hands of
Captain Hurst, and that he had given him a
guinea for his trouble.

“ Tremendous pay for little work, Sands, ”
the skipper said.

“ Yes, sir. it was; but as it was a regular

lletter, sealed and all,I just put it in with

your mail and said nothing."

“You should have reported how you got
it, Sands. for it was important, and, after
reading itI coald have mounted my horse
and overtaken the man.”

“ Yes, sir; but his horse showed that he
had ridden hard. ’

“ Which way did he go?” ‘

“ The New York highway he took, sir.”

The skipper turned away, but called back.

" What kind of looking man was he ‘2”

“ He looked as though he might be a-

' sailor, sir.” \

The skipper said no more and went out

1 on the front piazza. to join Sibyl, who was

walking briskly up 1nd down enjoying the

‘ winter sunset.

“ Father. some one is coming up the drive-
way,“ she said.

“ Yes; a horseman, and one I do not
know." . .

The stranger soon rode up to the hitching- ‘
rack, dismounted and approached the man-
sion, where he was met by the skipper witha
hearty:

“ Good—evening, neighbor.”

ven?"
“ Yes, sir; will you walk in?”
" May 1 ask if that is Miss Hurst, sir?"
“ Yes, sir; my daughter.”
" I have an important letter for her, sir.”
“ Here, Sibyl, this gentleman has a letter

" for you; but come in, sir. for the air is very

cold, and I will have your horse taken.”
“Thank you, sir,” and the stranger enter-

? ed the cheery sitting-room, and. unbuttoning

his great-coat, took from an inner pocket 3

. letter, which he handed to Sibyl, with the"
’ remark:

“ It is from Captain Moncrief, Miss Hurst.”
Sibyl uttered a cry of pleasure, excused

herself and went to the window to read the —*
missive, while her father looked to the com- 1 '

fort of the bearer.
He was a man of gentiemanly appearance.

and had introduced himself as Mr. Mor n , 7, '
t Martha, a particular friend of Manton on- -

crief. ,

“ You must go to your room, Mr. Morgan,
and—"

“ But I must return to-night, sir.”

“ No, no. you must not think of it,” urged 

the skipper. ‘
“ I will be compelled to leave, sir, within

an hour or so, as I hope to catch Captain ,, \‘
Moncrief in New York before he sails, and, .

bear Miss Hurst’s response to him.”

“ Well, you know best, but I‘flislike to see i '

you turn your back upon Hurst Haven in
the night; but come to your room. and by:

I the time you are brushed up, supper will be ~ I

ready.“ ‘ .
Having sent a servant. to how the matter

to his room, the skipper ordered su “

the earliest moment, and returned to rhyl.

The lamps were lighted now, and s e was , '-

seated in an easy-chair, her face flushed, e es
sparkling, and the letter open In her ban it.

“Oh, father, see‘ here.” and she handed , .

the letter to the skipper who read as follows.
aloud: a;

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“ Is this Captain Hurst, sir, of Hurst Ha-  v

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“On Board Continental Cruiser,
“ SEA SIREN,
“an YORK llARnon.
“ Tuesday.

“My OWN PRECIOUS Simm—

“ Are you disappointed at getting a specimen of
my nmanslnp, instead of Seeing me?

" hope so.

“ But I write to say that I am juat back from my
custom cruise, and a m st successful i ne it has been
too; but of that. I will tell you when we mcc'.

“Still. let me tell you that I heard of the Sea
Torch being off Sindy Hook. and I went in search of
Bianca in the grow est haste.

“ We m -t, and I captured Ibo Sea Torch and her
crew, but Bianca escaped, nadly woundeddn his lone-
boat, wi'b a dozen m -n; but he i: now harmless, at
least for tbs- present, so you need feel no dread of
him, say to your good father. '

“Complications have, however, arisen. that will
send me at once out of port again, on a run to Char-
leston. and as this would postpone our marriage [or
several months and it is Within a few days of the op-

_ pointed time. 1 am going to beg of you to become my
wife ere I sail. and to acciimpany me.
"You will meet your old friends in Cliarlestm,
- and my mission is not a fighting one, but of special
service,
' “I may be ordeer off at an instant‘s notice. and
so will ask you, if you grant my re neat. to boll
, yourself in readiness to bt come my wi e and depart
with me.
" Duty demands my presence here, or I would
come in person:
“ As I cannot. I send this by my friend, Mr. Mor-
, gnn Murtha. who will bring your replv.

“As soon as I get orders l0 depart I shall head for
- Hurst Haven. and I think you can expec' m»- by

sunset to-morrow evening; but let the marriage b:-

. private under the circumstances, if it so meets yours
: and your father‘s wis-ies.

"Hoping for a response that will fill my heart \' ith
' joy, and hoping Ihat you will wear the accompany-
. mg gem us a souvenir I remain always,

" bevotcdlv,
“MAN'rou Mononmr.“

l CHAPTER XLII.
, WEDDED.
THE skipper read the letter aloud, com-

, : menting upon it with Sibyl as he went

along, and when he had concluded, his
daughter handed him a superb diamond soli.
taire ring. the souvenir sent by her lover.

“This is a beautiful gift, my child.”

“It is, indeed, father. and must have cost
‘ dear, good Manton a year's pay.”

“ All of that, for I never saw a finer

stone, and the setting is of eagles’ claws.”

“ But, what of the letter, father?" and
 Sibyl placed the ring upon her finger, at the
' same time glancing admiringly at it.

' “ What do you say, my child?”
“ I am willing to antici ate our marriage
a‘week. us Manton asks. i you can give me
; up for the run to Charleston?"

“'0h, 08! I will have to do‘so, and we

will deci c it as he wishes.

“I will have hampers made of what was
, intended for feasting. and send them on

board the schooner, and to-morrow morning
, Iwillride over to Parson Cranc‘s and ask
; him to hold himself in readiness to be called
I; on at a moment’s notice."
' “ You are so good. father.”
, “ Then you ,had better pack up your
’ things and have Silvie, your maid, prepare
t'to go with you.”

’ “Thank you, father; but I would so like
i to ask Bessie Bronx to go with me, for Lieu-

tenant Rossmore is on board, you know,
’and being a married lady, I could cbuperon

i

a her}? and Sibyl laughed at the thought.

“It might be convenient for Moncrief,
ou know. to have her. and besides. she

uld not leave her mother in her grief for
the loss of Hugh.”

“True, father: but we can, at least, ask
‘ them to the marriage.”
“ Yes, we can send over and request them
4 to come, when«.the vessel arrives, for she

. will remain Beyeral hours at least; but here

‘5 comes Mr. Murtha." and while we are smok-

1 ing aftersuppcr, you had better Write your

1». I  to Moncrief."

é visitor entered, and seemed quite

, ,l warmed up after his long, cold ride.

"-5 .' Sopper was soon announcod, and Mr.
“f Martha told how impossible it was for Cap-

tain Moncrief to come to llurst llaven, so

' t I had asked him to represent him.

Soon after supper his horse was led around,
and wrapped in his great-coat, and bearing
Sib ' ’8 letter, he rode away at a brisk cantor
on is return to the distant city, tukingtbo

» highway that would lead him to the Brooklyn
“ ferry, which he hoped to reach in time for
the first boat across to the city.

Until late that night Sibj'l. and her nui-
latte maid, Silvie, packed up her trunks, for
the fair maiden had a superb trousaouu even

all was in readiness for the coming of the
Sea Siren.

The skipper bud loaded on a wagon a
number of hampers, boxes and barrels, eon-
taininga " feast ” for all on board ship, from
cabin to steeragc, and these were to be sent
down to the cove and put on board as soon
as the vessel run into the inlet.

and her mother might be ready to come over

so.

The parson had also been notified. and
said that he would be ready and all that was
\ noted for then was the bridegroom

coast, but could not see. before night came
on if it was the Sea Siren or not.

fatbcr were seated in the sitting-room await-

ing supper. H
oon a knock came upon the outer door,

ped into the room.
“ Manton l"
“ Sibyl i"

band in welcome.

“ I have but a short hour, if as much, for
I am under imperative orders to reach
Charleston with all haste.

“ Your dear letter I received, Sibyl. and I
am the happiest man on earth, for I carry
you away my bride to-night."

He spoke hastily, and Captain Hurst
r bustin left the room and dispatched the
’carriage for the parson, who lived several
miles away, and sent another man on horse-
back to Bronx Hall to bid Mrs. Bronx and
Bessie come at once.

Then he had horses hitched to the loaded
wagon and sent it down to the cove, with
orders to put the things on the schooner
with all haste, and the wagon was to then
return for the baggage.

The butler was ordered to delay supper,
and add to its luxuries, while he was also
told to place the best wine in the house on
the sideboard ready for use.

Having attended to his duties the skipper
returned to the sitting-room, but found the
young sailor alone, for at his request, Sibyl
had gone up to dress, so that there would
not be a moment of delay after the core-‘
monyr. '

“ on see, sir. I stole the time to run in
here and get my bride,” laughed the hand-
some captain, “ and daylight must find my
vessel f or away from Sandy Hook on her
southerly cruise."

“ But will not Rossmorc be up, )loncrief,
or some of your officers?”

“ No, Captain Hurst, for there was duty
to do aboard ship.

“I am sorry that
cannot be helped.”

While the two were talking Mrs. Bronx
and Bessie arrived, and the latter l'llll right
up to Sibyl’s room, after an introduction.

q  What do you think of him, Bess?" asked
Li '1. ‘

Just splendid! he's about as handsome
as Lieutenant Rousmorc.”

Sibyl laughed, and soon after the two de-
scended to the arlors, which were now
brilliantly lighted.) ,

Sibyl was all dressed for going out. and
Parson Crane having just arrived it was dc-
cidcd to have no delay, as Captain Moncrief
was anxious to get away at once.

And so the knot of wedlock wns securely
tied. congratulations were given the happy
couple, and after a hearty supper, all en-
tered the carriages and drove down to the
shore.

There the boat from the schooner awaited
them, and farewells were said with tearful
eyes, as the gallant captain aided his wife to
a cushioned seat.

Silvie followed, and then springing aboard
the young sailor said sternly:

“Give wayl"

As the bout reached the schooner’s side,
lu-r uncbor was hauch up. and sail being al-

 

I am so hurried, but it

 

g breeze, and disappearing in the gloom went
’ swiftly through the inlet out to sea, leaving

Sibyl had written a note over to Bessie, 3.
telling her the situation, and asking that she ‘

when notified, and they had promised to do ,

for those times. and by noon the next day Bessie quite broken-hearted for the loss of

her friend, and because she had not seen
Allen Rossmore as well.

CHAPTER XLIII.
THE RETURN.
WHEN the little party on the shore saw
the schooner glide away in the darkness. they

 

rc-cntercd the carriage and were drivon buck '

to Hurst Haven. for the skipper insisttd that
no one had eaten any supper, only ripprd a
glass of wine. and they must not leave him
immediately in his loneliness.

So back to Ilurst Haven they went, and

3 the wealth and happiness of the youngr couple

i

were drunk over, and seated before a blazing
fire, the mother and daughter, the skipper

The sun sunk in a cloudy sky, and Sibyl,  and the parson, chatted together, for quite a
watching it, detected a sail far down the?

while, for it was yet some time before mid-
night.
Suddenly all were startled by a loud rup -

The lights flashed in the house. the beacon  on the door of the rear hall, and going to it
in the cupola was lighted, and Sibyl and her . himself. Captain Hurst could hardly believe

his eyes as he saw before him Manton Mon- -
cricf.
He uttered an exclamation of surprise and

and an instant after a tall, cloaked form step- , pleasure, and cried:

“ What. back again?”
" Yes. sir, and i saw the mansion so high-
ly illuminated, that I made up my mind I.

She sprung forward and he drew her to- i would come up after dropping anchor.”
ward lnm, and then the skipper grasped his ‘

“ Then you have come back into the -
cove?”

"Not ten minutes ago.”

“ But why did you not 'bring Sibyl with.

on?”

“ Sibyl?

“ Is she not here?”

“ gibyl here? Why, Moncrief, where is.

“ I left her here two months ago, and have
not seen her since.

“Great God! do not tell me aught has be»
fallen her. Captain Hurst!”

This conversation had occurred in the -
hallway, but it had been heard by those in-
the sitting-room.

At the lust words of Captain Moncrief, the
skipper; seized him by the arm and fairly
dragged him into the sitting-room.

With a face that was white, he gazed upon .
Moncrief and asked hoarsely:

“ Do you mean that you did not leave this
house hardly over an hour ago, with Sibyl as -
your wife?” 

“Good God, Captain Hurst! I have not
been in this house for very nearly , two
months.” .

“ Moncrief. are you mad?”

“ Mad! it seems that you are.

“Speak, sir; speak. madam, and explain
this damning mystery !" and Moncricf turned:
to Mrs. Bronx and Person Crane.

Instantly Bessie glided forward and said:

cricf?"

“ It surelv is.”

“What, do you doubt my identity?"

“ No, you are Moncrief.”

“Then there has been a bitter mockery
practiced this night, Captain Hurst, for,
though startlingly alike in face. form. voice,
manner. this is not the one whose wife Sibyl
became to-night,” said Bessie.

Moncricf fairly reeled and became livid.
while Captain Hurst sunk into a chair un-
able to move.

“ Sibyl was married to-night?” gasped:
Moncrief. v

All were silent, and he said quickly, ad--

, dressing Bessie.

“You, lady, 'seem to be yourself, so tell
me, ray. what has happened.”

“ essie, yonder in my desk isaletter—
give it to me," said the skipper, almost in a
whisper.

She sprung to the desk and obeyed.

“ Did ou not write this letter?”

Moncrief grasped at it, glanced at it, and
said in a mystified wa :

“ It is my writing, 18 it not?

“ But, no. I have not been in New York
since I left on my eastward cruise until last
night, leaving there to day to come here."

"Read it. for it will explain.” said Bessie.

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face growing savage in its ficrccncss dis: ln’
, did so. and presently the words brrkt ill in;-
; gry tones from his lips:

“ And this man came here tonight. this.

forger of my name, and stole my bride?”
‘  He did."

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reat Godi can it be that all of you were
deceived?

“ Was he so much my likeness as to de-
Ieeive you, ay, and Sibyl, too, Captain
Hurst?"

“ He was your very counterpart, Moncrief,
and more, his voice, his actions were yours,
while the vessel, which we saw by the lights

,, burned on board, when the boat reached the
gziiingay, was exactly like the Sea Siren.

"()h, Heaven have mercy! But, who is
it that has stolen my child? God have mercy
.upon her!" groancd Captain Hurst.

An instant stood Moncrief, like a statue,
and then he said:

"This letter says that he goes to Charles-
ton; so I will pursue on that course.

“ An hour‘s start, say you, ay, two hours
*ere 1 can get under way.

“ So be it. I go, and God help the man
who has done this foul deed.”

“ Hold, Moncrief, for I will go with you,"
shouted Captain Hurst.

But Moncrief had already darted to the
door, and when the skipper got on his hat
umd cloak to follow, he found that he had
:sprung into the carriage waiting to drive the
'pm'son home, and was then driving furiously
:away toward the cove.

ill rs. Bronx‘s carriage was also in waiting,
and into it went the skipper, the parson and
the ladies. and it follo Ned rapidly.

But, when it drew up on the shore they
'saw the Sea Siren already moving out of the
core, and the coachman of the other vehicle
said that the young captain had sailed as
soon as he sprung from the carriage, and or-
dered the anchor slipped and sail set,'whilc
he got into a shore-boat and rowed himself
out to the vessel.

Watching the Sea Siren they saw hercom-
pletely covered with canvas ere she reached
the channel out to sea, and returning quick-
lv to the mansion they beheld her. with the
.aid of strong night-glasses, fairly flying
southward over the starlit waters.

"lie will catch that robber of my child,
for Moncrief never fails," said the skipper,
in a. voice that showed perfect trust in the
young sailor.

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CHAPTER XLIV.
, BIANCA's PLOT.

.AFTER the burial of his father, Captain
'Bianca sailed for the retreat on the Shrews-
"bury, and again went by boat to Staten
Island, putting up at the Tarrylate Inn,
greatly to the delight of mine host, Van
Gilt.

At the urgent request of Basil, who asked
10 visit the city on, some private matters,
Bianca allowed that officer to accompany
him, and the schooner was leftin the charge
-of a sub-officer, while Hugh Bronx was
ironed, confined to his cabin, and a guard
placed over him. _

Arriving in the city the twopirate officers
parted, promising to meet again at a certain
tavern within a few hours.

Bianca went at once to an address he knew
well, for it was the house of a man who had
long received and sold the piratical booty of
the old chief. .

“ Murtha,” he said, to the man in charge:

“I have a special duty for you to perform,
.and I will pay you well for it.

“ Some time ago I got, by bribery, some
writing of a certain officer. and I have
copied his style perfectly, for I have a knack

that way. and have written a letter pretend,

in to come from him."
Bianca then went on to tell the man
Murtha just what he wished him toldo, and
ve him a handsome diamond solitaire ring,
to hand to Sibyl Hurst.

" The reader has seen how well the bearer
“of that forged letter did his work. and to
what it led.

‘ Upon his return he was to leave the re-
sponse with Landlord Van Gilt at the Terry-
late Tavern, Staten Island. and a man from
the schooner awaited there for it, and placed
it in the hands of Bianca. to whom the outer
envelope had been addressed by Martha.

Basi bad in the meantime gone on a simi-
lar mission to one whom he knew.

“He shall not kill that good old man. rob
his home, and carry of! his beautiful daugh-
uter, if I can help it." had said Basil.

Soho wrote the anonymous letter. which
the reader saw Captain Hurst receive, and

dispatched it by a faithful messenger, WI 0

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also did his work c ually well with the
bearer of the letter to ibyl.

The lieutenant having done his duty, met
his captain at the inn, and the two returned
to the Sea Sword.

Walking the cabin of the Sea Sword, as she
lay in her retreat. the face of Bianca was a
study.

He clasped in his hand the letter of Sibyl,
written in her loving way to Monerief.

“I saw her when, as a pretended surveyor
of the coast, I was her father’s guest.

“My heard and spectacles then prevented
her seeing the likeness to her lover, but I
gazed upon her enraptured, and I loved her.

“ I could not help it, and the (lemon in me
made me swear to win her.

“Had I. met her. and tried to win her as I
am, then she would have scorned me.

“ But if 1 can win her under false pre-
tenscs I will make her happy for life. I will
take my riches, give up this evil life, and in
England elevate myself to her.

“It is hard on Moncrief, but he is the
slayer of my father, and I am rcvengeful.

“Her father I cannot kill, so will let him
believe his child lost for the present, until he
knows the truth of who I am, though I will
not confess to having been apiratc, and then
I can gain Norman Hurst's inheritance and
title when he dies.

“ I know little of women, having been
raised on a pirate (leek, but I believe I can
win my sweet cousin‘s - love and make her
happy. once she is bound to me by marriage.

“Besides, I am so much like Moncrief she
should not object.

“ I know that the likeness is most st riking,
for that scamp Bronx nearly fainted when he

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going. I shall give you a vessel. armed and
equipped. and you can cruise on your own
responsibility as you please.”

“ You will do this for me?" asked Bronx,
eagerly.

“I will.”

“I will do it.”

“ But there is one thing more, Mr. Bronx.’

“ Yes, sir.”

“It is in case you prove false."

“I will not."

“ I am not so sure of, that.”

“I will pledge my honor. sir."

“ I will not accept your honor as a pledge.”

“ What can I do?"

‘ I shall be the one to act."

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(i 1708.)’

“How, please?"

“I shall place you at the wheel?"

“ Yes, sir.”

“ You alone are to be there."

(I Eros.,!

“ The wind is fair, and not too strong.”

“ Well?"

“I shall stand near you."

“I am willing.”

“ The flag halyard shall be replaced by a
very stout rope, one end of it being held by
six geod men who stand to windward, for
the wind will be abeam as we go in."

" Yes, sir.”

“ The other end shall have a noose in it."

“ A noose?”

“Yes.”

“What for, sir?”

“ To put about your neck."

Ilugh Bronx turned livid.

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saw me on the island, believing he was de- ,
livercd over to Moncrief.

" Then, too, I was spoken to a dozen l
times when in New York for Monerief, and v
the old admiral would never have made that !
mistake and talked with me half an hour-that i
day on the street had not the resemblance in ;
form voice and face been remarkable. '

 No. I feel I can risk it, and Im'll.’

” I will sail from here soon, so as to reach
the inlet just after dark, as I can do with the
present steady wind, and Hugh Bronx shall
pilot me in.

“ Then, on our return to the island, I will
give him a vessel and some money, and let
him turn pirate on his own hook. and his
neck will be stretched very soon, I am sure.

“ Ilo, Basil!"

“Ay, ay, sir!" was the answor
deck.

“Get the Sea Sword under way and run
out to sea.” \

“ AV, ay, Captain Bianca!"

And soon after the pretty craft was gliding
along under the shadow of the Highlands.

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ly taut, and when I see the slightest show on
your part. Bronx, to wreck my vessel, or to
ilnake a mistake, I shall simply give the or-
( er:

“Haul hard l"

“I will not betray you."

“ Not if i can help it; but I shall take this ‘
measure as a precaution that you do not.

 Now go on deck, sir, and get ready to
run in."

“Yes, sir.”

“And be sure you are not hoisted to the
peak. where the flag should go."

“I will not be.”

“It is well; now ask Lieutenant Basil to,
come in here.”

“Yes, sir.”

Hugh Bronx left the cabin trembling vio-
lently, and a moment after Basil entered.

“ Basil?"

“ Well, captain?"

“ I feel that I can trUSt you where I could
not another, and so I ask you to do men
favor.”

“ Certainly. sir.”

“I intend to run into the inlet, and anchor

 

CHAPTER XLV.
' 'l‘IIE RUN IN.
IT was shortly after dark when the Sea
Sword drew near the inlet which led into

the cove, or bay, near Hurst Haven and‘

Bronx Hall.

Captain Bianca had sent for Hugh Bronx g
‘ ful glass, and should you discover a schoon' ,
- er, which you suspect might be the Sea Siren ,

to come into his cabin, and had said:
“Bronx, I have appeared to treat you

with severity, and you have only yourself to ‘

blame.

" Had you acted toward me in all fair-
ness, as you pledged yourSelf, you would
have been treated with respect, kindness,
and allowed liberty.

“But you proved false to your ledges,
and, though you have acted as an odicer, in
my absence from the vessel I had to iron
you.

“ Now. Bronx, the time has come when I
need our services.”

“ es, sir."

“ I desire to run in to-night to the anchor-
age near Hurst Haven."

“ You intend to do this?"

n 1‘ do."

“ May I ask your purpose?”

“ Yes; for it is to avenge my father’s
death. in a measure."

“ You intend to drag Sibyl Hurst from
her home, and—”

“ Oh. no! I do not intend to offer one un-
kind Aalcit or word to that young lady. "

H I H

“ So you are to run the schooner in, and
out, and if on do well by me. upon my re~
turn to the Island Bastile, whither I now am

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near Hurst Haven mansion; but as Moncrief‘s
1 Sea Siren, I have reason to believe, is due
' here about this time, I desire you to take a
‘ boat with four men, and row off the inlet-
half a mile.

“ Keep your watch up and down the coast
as far as you can see, with your most power‘

instantly send up a rocket as a warning to,
me.

“ If it is not answered from the Sea Sword
in a minute’s time, send another, and so on,
until it is answered .

“As I run out I will pick you up, and if
it should prove the Sea Siren, then we will
fight her."

"I will do as you command. Captain Bi-
anca, but may I ask if you intend to harm
the inmates of Hurst Haven 7”

“I forgive this in you, Basil, but do not
presume too far.

“Still, I will answer your question, and
say that I do not intend to harm the inmates
of Hurst Haven, nor to rob them.

“ I shall go alone to the mansion, as I
have an important object in doin so.

"Now, please. go on deck. an get ready
to be dropped astern with your boat." -

Basil bowed and retired, and soon after
Bianca ascended to the deck. *

He found that the schooner was a mile 011'-
shore. and approaching the inlet, Hu 1:
Bronx standing by the helmsman, wh le
Basil‘s boat and men turned uteri).

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the next instant dancing in the schooner‘s
wake.

“ Now, Mr. Bronx, we are ready for you
to take the wheel.”

Hugh Bronx stepped to his post, while a
seaman, at a command from Bianca, placed
a noose, already rigged, about his neck.

Six men then grasped the other end of the
rope, and the trembling pilot felt that he
dared make no mistake.

“ Now, Pilot Bronx, you know your doom
if the Sea. Sword does not go throu ii that
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CHAPTER XLVI.
THE TWO snors.

THE reader is now well aware how com-
pletely Sibyl had been trickerl, and by Bi-
anca the Buccaneer, whose striking resem-
blance to her lover had deceived all who had
met him.

There was something about Bianca, when
he had come to the mansion to claim her as
his wife, that did not seem like her lover;
but, suspecting no wrong, she had not
dreamed how she was being deceived.

It seemed strange that not a high (them of
his vessel came up with him to Hurst Haven,
but then his great haste had been his excuse
for this.

Once on board the vessel, Sibyl had ex-
pected to be met by Allen Rossmorc and
other officers whom she knew, or greeted
with a cheer by the men; but instead, her
husband had hastened with her directly to
the cabin, and told her to make herself at
home there, and Silvie to take off her mis-
tress’s wraps, while he saw to getting out to
sea . ..
“ Don’t you wish a pilot out, Manton?”
Sibyl asked with a smile, meaning to herself
be the pilot.

“ No, dear, not to-night, for I wish you to
remain in the cabin.

” When we are at sea I will come back to

on.”
y So saying Bianca went on deck.

Glancing about the cabin Sibyl said:

“ Why the cabin has been wholly changed,
Silvie, and is it not superbly fitted up?

“ I wonder when this was dc ne.

“And look at the numerous weapons, and
so many beautiful things I never saw before.

. “ I declare, this is quite a surprise to me.”

Her state-room was fitted up in the same
luxurious manner, and all about the cabin
was a delightful surprise to Sibyl, so much
grander was it than had been the comfort-
able but lain furnishings of the Sea Siren.

When ianca went on deck he at once
sent to have Hugh Bronx brought to the
wheel, for that person had been placed under
guard in the steerage, as soon as the schooner

rop d anchor in the cove.

“ e will run out now, Bronx,” said the
pirate captain.

The men at once stepped forward, the
noose was placed over the pilot's neck, and,
under the same circumstances as those in
which he had run in, he took the wheel and
headed out to sea.

“ N o rocket has been sent up by Basil out-
side, so we are all safe,” Bianca had said as
the schooner entered the inlet channel.

With a bold hand, for he knew the channel
well, Hugh Bronx ran the Sea Sword out to

' sea.

Soon the boat was sighted, the schooner
Infled sharp, and Basil and his men were on
board.

The boat was hauled up to the davits and

i as the schooner got headway once more Bi-

anca said:

“No sail was sighted, Basil?"

.“ Yes, sir, just as I saw you coming out. I
saw a sail far off toward Sandy Hook, but I
did not send u a rocket as I thought there
was no need 0 it.”

“ You were right. a

“ We will now head out to sea half a
dozen leagues and then lay our course
south.”

“ Yes, sir. ”

In the mean time, having done his duty,
Hugh Bronx had been relieved from his per-

, ilous situation, and was standing near the
skylight, glancing down into the cabin.

e started, bent forward, his eyes seemed
to protrude from their sockets, and turning,
with a wild cry, he sprung toward Bianca,

 

while, his arms having been returned to him,
he drew a pistol and leveled it at Bianca.

Bianca, in going to the mansion, had laid
aside his side arms, and, not resuming thetn,
he was at the mercy of the infuriated man,
who cried:

“Villain! devil! you have deceived me,
for you have Sibyl Hurst a captive in your
cabin, and you shall die!”

He pulled the trigger as he spol- c. but a
second quicker than his movement was that
of Basil, who, seeing the danger of his chief,
fired at Hugh Bronx.

The two pistols were discharged almost to-
gether; but the bullet of Basil's weapon had
entered the body of Hugh Bronx the instant
his finger drew trigger, and his aim was thus
destroyed.

With an oath Hugh Bronx fell to the deck,
while Bianca said:

“Basil, I owe you my life. It is a debt I
will not forget to pay. Is be dead?“

“I think not, sir,” and lasil bent over the ‘

prostrate form, just as the companionway
was thrown open and Sibyl sprung upon
deck, alarmed by the firing.

CHAPTER XLVII.
sconxnn.

BIANCA started as he caught sight of Sibyl,
and springing toward her, would have led
her back to the cabin; but the battle lanterns
about the deck revealed to her the prostrate
form.

“Oh! what has happened, Manton?” she
cried.

Then from the form lying prone upon the
deck. came the words:

“ Manton! You call that man Jlrmton?

“ You were deceived, then, as I was, by
him, Sibyl Hurst, for he is not Manton Mon-
crief, as you believe, but Bianca the Bucca-
neerl

“ Hal ha! I am dying, but I am avenged
on you, Sibyl, for you are in the power of
a pirate .”’

The words were spoken in a low tone, and
with an effort; but they were spoken with a
clear, distinct voice, and all heard it.

A wild look, like that of a deer at bay,
Sibyl turned upon Bianca. and then she
sprung to the side of the dying man.

“ Oh, Heaven! you are Hugh Bronx!"

“ Yes,” was the low reply.

“ Do on speak the truth?”

He tried to respond, his face writhed, he
gasped for breath and fell back dead.

“Come, Sibyl, come, and let me tell you
what his strange words mean.”

It was Bianca who spoke, and he led her
unresistingly into the cabin.

By the bright cabin lamp she turned her
eyes full upon him; her face was death-like
in its pallor, her lips were set and her eyes
burned.

“ What does it mean ‘I—for now that I look
at you with the eyes of suspicion, you do not
seem to be Manton Moncricf; though, God
knows, if you are not, you are his living im-
a e!"

3“ Sit down there, Sibyl, and hear my
story.”

“ I will hear nothing until I have heard
if you are, or are not, Manton Moncrief.”

“Sibyl, I will tell you, as 1 unfold my
story, all that you would know; but you
must listen to me and bear all, or nothing.”

She sunk back in her chair, covered her
face with her hands, and said:

“ Go on; I listen.”

He saw that she was deeply moved. that
her form trembled, and her face was white;
but he said, in his soft, pleasant voice:

“ Sibyl, you and l are cousins, for I am
the son of your father’s brother.”

She shrunk from him, but uttered no
word.

“My father hated your father as sincerely
as I love you.

“My ather was Bianca the Buccaneer,
and he meant to kill your father and force
you into a marriage with me when he held
you captive.

“In action, a short while since. with the
Sea Siren. my father lost his vessel, escaped
to mine, and (lied—so you have nothing to
fear from him.” '

"Thank God! but are not you as bad ‘2"
came from the lips of the poor girl.

“ With no desire to carry out my father’s
revenge, I determined to seek your home

 

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“ I did so, disguised in a false beard, wig,
and wearing spectacles, you remember, for I!
was the pretended coast-surveyor.”

Sibyl shuddered violently.

“ Seeing you I loved you, and determined‘
to make you my wife.”

“ I could do so in but one way, and I
plotted that way.

“ I mcabt to tell you that I would give up-
the past life, take my riches, and. going to-

England with you and your father. get back
the title and estates of Norman-Hurst Cas-
tle, and devote my life to your happiness.

“Taking advantage of my strange likeness.
to Moncrief, for I have seen it tested often,
I did what I did, and made you my wife.

“Now I throw myself upon your mercy,
ask your forgiveness, and beg you to love:
me and let me make you happy.”

In an instant Sibyl had sprung from her
chair, and with face flushed with anger, and
eyes blazing, she cried in tones that rung
with scorn.

“Villain, coward, pirate! I hate, I abhor
you, and sooner would I die a thousand
deaths than have you touch me, or come
near me.

“ Go, or I will take my own life to be rid
of your hated presence!"

Bianca turned very pale. He had never
been thwarted in his life, never had such
words thrown in his teeth. It arouscd the
demon in him, for he responded in a voice of
thunder:

“By Heaven, girl! you defy me, do you?
Fooll my very slave you shall be!”

He started toward her, his hand out~
stretched, and she sprung back with a cry of
terror.

At that moment a form appeared in the
com anionway, and a voice exclaimed.

“ Iold, Captain Bianca! that lady is under"
my protection !"

CHAPTER XLVIII.
A FRIEND

 

WITH livid face Bianca turned upon the 

bold intruder, while Sib l, feeling that she
had a friend near, uttere a cry of joy.

To the amazement of Bianca he saw Basil
before him!

Instantly he turned upon his lieutenant and
hissed forth:

“ This lady is my wife, sir.
you utter such words to me .’”

“ Captain Bianca, I beg you to be calm and
listen to me.”

” What have you to say, sir?”

“Much of deep interest to you. sir.”

“The vessel is not moving—what does it.
mean?”

“A lull in the wind, sir; but I think it is
but temporary. as there are wind clouds to
the westward.”

“ Then tell me what your interference here
means, for Basil, I do not wish to act harshly
toward you."

Sibyl gazed at the young lieutenant, and,
to her utter amazement recognized the man,

How dare

Basil Brandon, who had saved her from be-~

ingglost in the storm at Charleston.
ut she uttered no word, but azed upon
his daring, determined face, wondering if it
was in his power to save her.
“Captain Bianca,” and Basil spoke in a
distinct, firm voice; “ I had the honor of sav-
ing that lady's life once, forI confess it now,
as I see that she reco nizes me.
" 1 was your spy t en. sent to Charleston
to do your bidding, and I did it well, as you
admitted. But. seeing her, I swore then that

she should never be harmed by your father-

or yourself.”

“ And, sir. do you dare face me with those
words?” cried Bianca.

” Yes. Captain Bianca— Hold! hear what
I have to say and then act.

“ The crew of this vessel, Captain Bianca,
are true. as steel to you in all but one thing;
but they are truer to me in that one thing.

“ If I give the word to the contrary, sir.
not a man on board this vessel will move at
your command."

“ By Neptune’s beardl but I’ll test them!"

" Don’t do it, for it will only humiliate
you, and you will lose your power in the
future over them. Remember that I picked
the men for your vessel, that they have
served with me under your father, and under
you. They are all p edged to follow my
lead if I call on them, even against yru,
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againstdyou; so I beg of you to listen to rea-
son, an grant my demand."

“Not until I have tested the truth of your
words with the men.’

“Then call any one, any two. you deem
most loyal to you, into this cabin, and give
them an order. I will countermand the or-
der, and we will see which they obey. So,
select your men, captain!”

“ ()rder Cuba and Turk here.”

Basil stepped up the companionway and
called to an under-ofiieer to send the tWo men
named to the cabin.

They soon came and Bianca said:

“Turk, I wish you and (tuba to bind that
young lady hand and foot."

The two men started to obey, while Sibyl
uttered a cry and shrunk back in alarm.

“ IIold, men! I say 720! That young lady
shall not be bound,” and Basil spoke in his
quiet, natural voice.

The two seamen stopped short, and gazed
from one to the other of the two Officers.

“ Obey me, you devils!" shouted Bianca.

The men stood still and glanced at Basrl.

“ Do you not hear?" roared Bianca.

“Men. go on deck and do not, under any
circumstances, speak of what has just occur-
red here."

The two bowed at the words of Basil, and
left the cabin, while Bianca stood like one
dutnfonnded. He seemed stunned, and for
a moment uttered no word, while a look of
joy came over Sibyl’s face.

“ Basil, you spoke the. truth. I have no
authority on my own vessel,” the chief
mourufully admitted.

“You are wrong there, captain, for if you
went on deck you would find you held full
sway; only where that lady is concerned the
men obeyed me; so you see you are in my
power.”

“ And were 1 to kill you ‘2” hissed Bianca.

“You would lose your vessel and your
life."

Bianca, confronted with such stern facts,
well realized that he must compromise, so he
said:

“Well, what do you wish?"

“ That you return that lady to her home."

” Which I will not do.”

“ Don‘t defy me. Captain Bianca.”

“ You know that my pilot is dead?”

“I can pilot the schooner into the inlet,
sir," declared Sibyl promptly.

“ You ?"

“ Yes, sir, for I have taken the Sea Siren
in, and other vessels.”

“Then, truly you are the woman to be a
sailor’s bride,” rejoined Bianca.

Sibyl made no reply. and Basil said:

“Captain Bianca, run in nearer the shore,
and place the lady and her maid, when day-
light comes. upon some coasting vessel
bound to Philadelphia, and from there she
can go home by stage.”

“ On one condition."

“ Name it."

“ That you accompany her."

“'I will do so.”

“ I desire to get rid of you, Basil.”

“ Yes. sir.”

” And you can take those two men, Turk
and Cuba with you.”

“As on lease. sir."

“ I Will give you one of the schooner’s
boats to go ashore in, you and your arty,
and on can ‘make your way up to hila-
delp iia.”

“ Yes, with Miss Hurst and her maid?”

“With Mrs. Rafael Hunt, for that is her
name.” ,

“ So be it, sir, I will go—"

“ Lieutenant Basil, there is a sail coming
astern, sir, and she has a piping breeze,”
called an officer, opening the companion--

wa . .
li'istantly Bianca and Basil bounded to the
deck.

The Sea Sword had been becalmed, but a
high breeze was now coming, and she began
to feel its effects. '

Glancin astern the two officers beheld
about a mi e away, a vessel coming along at
a swift pace and literally buried under the
canvas she carried.

CHAPTER XLIX.
rm: 'rwm sonooxans.

WHEN Bianca saw this vessel in his wake,
he was sure that she was a cruiser, and her

vast spread of canvas caused her to look like
a craft double the tonnage of the Sea Sword.

N0 merchant craft would assuredly run
after a. strange vessel as that one was doing.

“I do not wish a combat, Basil, with the
lady on board, so crowd on sail, and we‘ll
drop that fellow out of sight; then I will
Seep my promise to you,” were Bianca‘s or-

ers.

“ Basil gave the command to crowd on all
sail that the Sea Sword would carry, and she
began to fly through the water. The breeze
was blowing fresh, a ten-knot breeze, and
the Sea Swtvt-d was in splendid trim, so she
fairly danced along, to the admiration of her
crew.

But, to Hi - amazement of all, the stranger

was not (in gated astern.
"I do not believe we are gaining, Basil,”
remarked the pirate.

“ No, sir,  are not.”
1 After a rimrt while the chief said, sharp-
y:

“She is gain ing 1”

“ You are right, Captain Bianca; she is
overhauling us.”

“ We have no more canvas to set?”

“ No, sir; every stitch is up that will
draw."

“ We will change our course so as to bring i
the wind abeam, and I know the Sea Sword '
will run away from him, then,” r

The change was made, and the Sea Sword
went dashing away on her best point of
sailing; but the stranger also changed, so as
to bring the wind over his quarter, and this
caused him to be running toward the Sea
Sword in an oblique direction.

Still, the pirate craft did not gain: on the
contrary, the stranger drew nearer.

“ Basil, but one craft can sail with the Sea
Sword as yonder one does.”

" True, sir; and therefore that schooner
can only be the—"

“ The Sea Siren I"

Bianca started at the voice, and saw Sibyl
standing on deck.

“ You had better retire to the cabin, for
yonder craft will open fire soon,” he said,
coldly.

“I have faced a hot fire before, and do
not fear it,” was the refily.

“ We must fi ht, asil, so go below,
madam, or I shal have to use force.”

“I obey to save myself the indignity,”
was Sibyl 3 reply, and she went back to the
cabin.

” Basil, call the men to quarters, for I
shall open the fight.”

“ Ay, ay, sit!” and the orders were 'ven.

The men went to their guns rearfir for
work, and then came the command to strip
the schooner for action.

The extra canvas was taken in, and the
Sea Sword was ready for the fray.

These maneuvers upon the pursued were
without doubt seen by those on board the
pursuer, but she did not fire, nor change her
course, nor take in a stitch of canvas.

“ It is strange Moncrief does not fire,” ob-
served Bianca, adding:

“If that is the Sea Siren, he doubtless has
a reason for it."

” What reason, Basil?”

" Miss Hurst is on board.”

“ Ah! you think he knows?”

“ His vessel must have been the one I
sighted near Sandy Hook, and as we stood
out to sea and were caught in that calm, and
had such a light wind, he has had time to
run into the basin, find out what you did,
and so has pursued.”

“ You are right; and if he knows he will
fight like a very demon.” »

“ He always does.”

“ So do I; but see! we hold her now pret-
ty well; she is near enough, so luff and give
her a broadside.”

The order was promptly obeyed, and the
guns of the Sta Sword. as they flashed forth

rom bow to stern, caused the stanch vessel
to tremble.

“Hal that did no damage— Ah! down
come her upper sails!”

“ No, sir; she is taking in her canvas to
fight; I do not think we hurt her much.”

“Men, do better next time, for that is
the Sea Siren you are fighting," called out.
Bianca.

Again a broadside was delivered and the
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Still the Sea Siren returned no fire. but-
catne on with all speed, as though anxious
for Close quarters.

The Sea Sword now opened rapidly, and
the two vessels began to draw very close to-
gether. the pirate Inan-uvering for position.

The hot tire of the Sea Sword was however
not returned. though it was evident the
cruiser was suffering under it.

Nearer and nearer drew the Sea Siren,
until but a short distance separatt d the two
beautiful craft, and then Was heald an order
that rung like a bugle: '

“ Ready at your guns there! Fire!"

The guns of the Sea Siren flashed as though
fired by one man.

Then it was evident why Monerirf had re-
served his fire, for not willing to the an iron
ball, that might cut through the hull oi‘the-

. pirate, he had waited to come to close quar-

ters and then, loaded with grape, the guns

l were discharged

The effect was fearful, for the iron rain

1 fairly deluged the pirate, from stem to stern,
f mowing down men and eausinga momentary
é panic. while the short rcpt. of the fore and
i mainsail were cut and the sails came to the
I deck with a crash, leaving the outlaw ,craft
{ under jib alone.

In the smoke and confusion the Sea Siren
loomed up alongside, and then followed a
shock, as the two schooners came together.

“ Throw grapnelsl Boarders follow me!"

The same trumpet voice was heard, and
Moncrief and half a hundred men leart-d‘
upon the deck of the Sea Sword, and tin ir

irrepressible rush drove the pirates amid- -

ships, where a desperate stat d was made.

But the high bows of the Sea Siren looked
down over the low stern of the pirate schoon-
er, and, finding that he could use the bow
pivot to great advantage, Alien Rossmore
shouted:

“Down on the deck, Sea Sirens!”

Down dropped Moncrief and his men, and
many a pirate, too, who heard the warning"
cry; but Allen Rossmore had calculated well,
and firing the pivot gun. a. shower of grape
struck the front of the buccaneer line and
(river: hurtling forward, laying ascore on the-

ec .

“ Well done, Rossmorel

“Up and at them, ladsi” shouted Moncrief,
and ere the pirates could recover from the»
shock, the cutlasses of the crew of the Sea
Siren were cutting them down without mercy.

Then cries for quarter arose upon all sides»
and the Sea Siren had won her greatest vic-
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CHAPTER L.
concnnsron.

WHEN the victory was won, the deck of’
the pirate craft presented a sickening scene.
for it was strewn with dead and dyingt and?

the boards were slippery with human bland- \

The schooner had suffered but little from
the fire of grape-shot, other than splintered:
bulwarks and deck, and severed rigging,
while the fire of the pirate had been severe.
against the Sea Siren as well as her crew,
though the pirates had lost fearfully.

Among the dead, sword in hand, lay'Bi-
anca the Buccaneer, killed b a grape-shot
when Allen Rossmore fire his terrible
charge.

The light of the battle lanterns showed
him distinctly to the gaze of Moncrief, who.
stood regarding him.

Upon his barcd right arm, in India ink,
was a crest and a name.

The crest was that of the Norman Hurst:
family, and the name was:

“RAFAEL BURST.”

This told the story, were nther evidenee~
besides the startling resemblance wantingr to :
show that he was kindred to Manton Men--
crief, for upon his arm. in India ink, was I/‘rY'
same crest and two inititliis:

H B on

At this Moncrief Wondered in silence, and \

turned away to speak to Allen ROsslnore,

' who called him.

‘j Well, Rossmore?"

“Miss Hurst is on board, sir, safe in the
cabin. She awaits you.”

Moncrief walked rapidly aft, and entered.
the cabin. '
Sibyl stood there alone, white and new.
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” Manton, thank God on are unharmed!"

“ Sibyl, thank God have made you a
~widow.

"You knew all?"

“ All."

“ Do you wonder, if cu have seen him?"

“No, ldo not won er, and more, Sibyl,
it comes back to me now like a dream of the
past, for I recall the fact that my name Was
Bianca ilurst, and I was named after my
uncle.

" How strange I should have forgotten all.
but my father was a soldier, and killed in a
foreign war, and my mother, an East lndian
Princess, was returning to her people with
me, a wee boy, when our ship was wrecked
in a storm.

“My mother died of exposure, and I' was
saved by 'a kind old captain, who took us Off
»Of the wreck. lie gave me his own name,

Manton Monerief, and I remember his vessel
was from Portsmouth. But, boy-like. wan-
~dering from ship to ship, and sea to sea, until
I got Into aprivateer, and rose to be her com.
imanier, I forgot Iy past.

“ But see! hereiis the crest on myarm that
"is on the arm of my poor. misguided coasin.
His father and mine were twin brothers, the
Junior brothers of your father, and my mo-
'ther and his were sisters, and I suppose this
amounts for the really startling resemblance
between us.

“ Oh. Sibyl! how it all rushes back to me
now. from the past, and how much we have
'to tell your father!

“ But my duties call me on deck.”

She listened breathlessiy to his words, and
could but feel that he spoke only the truth.

Then she said quickly:

“This is all wonderful and strange, Man-r

ton—Cousin Manton, but we will talk over it
..again; tell me. now, is there a pirate Officer
among your prisoners by the name of Ba-
.sil?"

“Yes. and I noticed that he stood with
folded arms when We charged them, and did
not resist.”

“ Save him. Manton, and set him free, for
.he sored mo!”

“instantly it shall be so!" and going on
deck .‘iioncrief sent for Basil.

He had stood in silence, awaiting his time
to be ironed.

“Enter the cabin, sir, please, and await
Lm coming."

Basil bowed and obeyed, just as Rossmorc
approached and said:

“Captain Moncrief, do you see that
.body?"

“ Yrs."

“ it is that of Hugh Bronx!"

"‘ Is it possible?"

“ i told you how I saved him. and recog-
nizing his body I asked that pirate officer
you just sent into the cabin, to tell me of
. 1m. ‘

“He did so," and Rossmorc told the story
of Hugh Bronx. and how he had met his
death. continuing:

“ Upon his body 1 found this necklace and
pair of bracelets, which his sister gave him,
and this belt of mone .

“ One thousand do] are are mine, then Miss

‘ Bessie gave him five hundred, and in some

'way he has got enough more, since he turned
' irate to pay you back our ten thousand
or your schooner. The alance can go Into
the prize fund.”
“ And on will tell his sister?"
“ I wilftell her that he was a captive on
board the pirate craft, captured the night he

, .left home. and such he really was.

“His. mother. and all others belleVe him

dead. so thus shall it be.”

“Yes, so let it be: but we will bury him
in the sea. and also my poor unfortunate

cousin.
“ Then we will look to the other dead, for

'~ {the wounded are being cared for; but we

line a valuable prize here, Rossmore, and
you shall command her."

A couple of hours. delay, and the Sea
.‘Biren started on the return to Hurst Haven
Inlet. the Sea Sword keeping alon ide.

In the cabin of the former Bast Brendon

I told his story, how he had been captured by

old-Bianca and held prisoner, so made the
but of it. intending to escape when he

could.
He would have done so when he went to

  . ,Charleston, but determined to remain with 3
 j the pirates to protect Sibyi, and he it we:

 

who had written the letter of warning to her
father. "

Ca tain Moncrief heard all and said:

“ ou are no longer a prisoner, sir, and
more. as you will pilot me to the island
stronghold of the pirates, I will guarantee
you a fortune and perfect freedom. ’

In good times the two schooners arrived
at the inlet, and, seen coming in, they were
met at the shore of the cove by the skipper
and Mrs. BIonx and Bessie.

The welcome given Sibyl was a joyous
one. and the story of the combat was soon
told.

Leaving Sibyl with her father, Moncricf
set sail for New York with both vessels, and
having reported his capture to the admiral.
he and Rossinore gained leave and set off for
liurst Haven in a small boat, to remain while
the vessels were bein fitted out for their
cruise to the pirates‘ isiand stronghold.

To Bessie Bronx Rossmore told the stor
of her brother's death, and gave her back
her jewels and money. and when, two weeks

guest. the pretty girl was his promised wife.

Under Basil Brandon’s pilotage, the two
schooners went on their cruise south, the
island Bastiie was found, but the pirates had
departed. destroying their homes and their
vessels, fora number of prisoners had es-
('aped in New York, and they had doubtless
returned to give the alarm.

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thereby. after all the sorrows they had known
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132 THE HUNTED HI'NTER. By Edward S. Ellis...
133 Boss Bon. By Edward L. Wheeler
Oll (‘oomes...

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135 CAPTAIN PAUL. By ‘. D.Ciark  .. .
136 NIGHT-HAWK KIT. By Joe. E. Badger, J 
137 TEE HELPLEss HAND. By Capt. Mn ne Reid.

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140 Run: BLAZEs. B Frank Dun‘om

141 SOLID SAM. By .dward L. l'r'lu'er 
14‘! TiANDsOME HARRY. Ry ( i‘i‘ilf“: It 01118 . . . . . ..
11‘: S 'AR-FACE SAUL By Oil (‘1 omcs. . 
DIINTY LANCE, THE BOY SPORT. By Badger.
145 CAPTAIN FERRET. By Edward L. Wheeler...
146 SILVER STAR. By Oil Coomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
117 WILL WILDEIRE. By Charles Morris . . . . . . . . . . .

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150 LANCE AND LAsso. Bv Capt. F. Whittaker....
Jose 11 E. Badger, Jr....
15? BLACK BESS. By (‘ nrles orris ..

By .‘apt. F. Whittaker
By T. C. Harbaugh.. ..

158 FANCY FRANK or COLORADO. Bv Buffalo Bill.
159 Tm: LosT CAPTAIN. By Fred. Whittaker.....
160 TEE BLACK GIANT. By Jon. E. Bad er. Jr...
161 Nm YORK NELL. By Edward L. eeler. 
162 WILL WILDPIRE IN THE Woons. By C. Morris.
163 LITTLE TEXAs. ByOll Coomes..   ..
164 DANDY Rocx’s PLEDGE. By Geo. W. Browne..
165 BILLY BAGOAGE. TEE RAILROAD Boy. Morris"
166 HICKORY HARRY. By Harry St. George. . 
167 AsA SCOTT. By Edward “illett . . ..
168 DEADLY DAsII. By Joseph E. Bad, r. Jr.....
169 TORNADO Ton. Bv T. C. Barbnug  .. ..
170 A Tam CARD. By Charles Morris ......... ..
171 EDONY DAN. By Frank Dumont.. . . . . . . . ..
172 TRUNDERDOLT Ton. By Barry St. George. . ..
173 DANDY Rocn‘s RIVAL. By Geo. W. Browne..
174 Ben Bocxm. By Charles Morris . . . . ..
175 CAPTAIN ARIZONA. By Philip 8. Warm. . . .. .
176 TEE BOY RUNAwAY. By Lieut. H. D. PERRY..
177 NODEY NICK or NEVADA. By E. L. Wheeler..
178 OLD SOLITARY. By 011 Coomes. .  

179 Ben ROCXE'I'I‘. Tm BANK RUNNER. By Morris.
160 THE: SEA TRAILER. Lieut. H. D. Perry. U. 8. N.
181 WILD FRANK or MONTANA. E. L. Wheeler.
192 LITTLE HURRICANE. By Oil ,Oomes ........ ..
186 TEE HIDDEN HAND. By Chas. Moms . . . . . . ..

186 EVIL EYE. By Frank mont

186 COOL DnsuoND. By (‘01. Dene   so

197 FRED HALYARD. By Chas. Morris . . . . . . . . ... be

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169 Ben Rocnrrr. TEE CRAcnsIIAN.

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‘71 lit-Inwnrc Dick, ih» Young Ruins-r Spy.
72 Blind 'l'om \i e~tern, tine 'l «xnii Rump-r Ii) \l'.J. ilmnilton.
73 “undo nod Iii-ck on Deck. l'-\ lidunrd 1.. “brain.

74 iinn‘k eye llu--ry. iiy (ill Clitilllrli.

75 The lioy Drleli-t. liy (Tolnm-l l'u-niiw in: nliuui.

76 .\be (‘llll. :h-v (‘r -v Killi-r. lh Allieri \\‘. Adam.

7'? Corduroy Cir rile, llie ii~_\- lir-Mo. Hr H. L. \Vlleelvi‘.

7B lllue Dir-k. iii i'dmnin anr ital-l.

79 501 “inter llir‘. iiiuni'l'ruplw-i. liv Allwrt \V. Aiken.

80 Rosebud l oi). My Edward L. “Howler.

ilil Llirhtnlm: Jo.

83 ‘

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li_\ (hipiniii .i. l“. (I. Adams.
hit llurei’oot ilie Wnndvlldwk. liy 'l‘. 1‘. llnrhaugh.

88 Rollo, iiie lloy Runner. Mr 011 i'mii-n‘s.

B4 ldyl, the Girl Miner. iv l-l-lusrd L. \\’li.-.-|.-r.

85 Duck linekruln. liy l unidin J. li'. (I. Ad mm.

86 l’illld’ Rock, the Klan l'i‘nm 'l‘nnia. llv i.‘ \\'u|.ln Brown,
87 The Land I’Irntes. ii}: ('npiniu Mlin ltuid,

88 Photo ruph l'lill. ihr liny Mouth. li\ l‘.‘. l.. \\'li9vlur.
‘89_[aluuq Jinn. lh‘ the author nl "Jock lliirkuwyu."

90 'l he Dread Rider. limargn Vi aido lirtni‘ii».

91 Tim Captain oi’the (‘inb. ii\ ii ur-eiwnig. iimnynz.
92 Canada ('lu-t. tln- Cniintwieiicr Chief. By L. L. Wlirrlor.
98 The Iioy Milli-I'll. liy Edward s. nun.

94 .‘litliliil It "0L. lhe Rnud ‘Ja‘lll. liy T.(‘ il-Irhu-igh.
95 The Rival Rovers. liy Linux. (‘nl. lluzn-Iiinn.

96 Watch-Eye, the ‘hmiow. iiy Edward 1.. Win-.1...
'97 The Dutlaw Iii-others. liv Juli" J. Muraluill.
' 98 Robin Iiood, ilw ()utlawed Eu'l. lii' i‘rni'. liildt-rslm-vo.
99 'l‘ill' 'i'll‘t‘r tbi‘TiliHI. liy (law-gm “'ululn lirmvnm

100 Deadwood Dlek In Leudt Ille. liy E. L. Winwlor.
101 Jnek Ilarkauuy in New York. lirlll‘u-lnlnlgv ilmnyng.
[02 Dick Dead-Eve. liy (Yoiunvl l’rr-niius lngmlunn.

108 The Lion oi‘the flea. By (‘nloml [h-Iln \'lr:|.

104 Deadwood Dlek's Deviee. My Edwurvl L. \i'heoler,
105 (Did Rube. lllt‘ Hunter. liy t'nptaiu ll. Hnlmea.

100 old Fruity, the Guide. liy 'i'. l‘. Hurlmugh.

‘07 line-Eyed fill". lil‘ James L. Howell.

108 During Davy, tlm Young item-Killer. iiv ll. St. Course.
109 Deadwood Dirk as Deieetlve. By E. l. thlrr.
0 The liluek Steed oi‘the Prairies. M .l. i.. “mien.
liy (‘olmwl l'rr-ntias ingrahmu.
The Mad llunter. By lluriun Snxo
ack Iloi‘le the Young Speculator. By E. L. Wimvler.
he "lack schooner. liy Rwer Starlmrk.

he Mad Miner. Hy Grnrgo aido lirnwno.

he llnssar Captain. By Cnl. l‘rrnllns l .urahnm.
lit-Edged Dick. By Edward L. Wherirr.
ill Somers the 3m D tsctii'e. By Charles Morris.
Instant Ram or. The Klu: ol'tiic Plains. liy J. E. Bridger.
he Branded land. By Frank Duiuo t.
Innamon Chip, the Girl Sport. By E. .. Wlionlor.
PD" Ilardy, the lit-as Boy. la Charlss Morris.
Kiowa Charley, the Wiilto usiangor. By T. C. Hn"-\iizh.'
By George Gleason.
By Edward L. thrisr.

 

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2 Bonanza ill. Miner.
2 Picayune I'cte. By Charles Morris
2 WIlth‘ll-e. the Bonn of tho Road. B Frank Duinont.
B The Younlr Privateer. By ll. .avendis .
' :9 Deadwood Dick‘s Double. By Edward L. Whoslor.
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0 Detective Dick. By Charles Morris.
1 The Golden "and. By Gsnrge Waldo Browne.
By Edward S. Ellis.

8 The lluntod lluater.
By E. L. Wheel".

8 “non lioh thr King of the Boothlatln.

Sure Shot Seth. fly on (Tm-mes.

Captain l’aul. By C. Dunning Clark.

Night-llnwk Kit. By Jossph E. Badger. Jr.

The llel less "and. B ‘a taln hlsyno Reid.

Blunde lili. By Edwnr L. hoslsr.

Judge Lynch Jr. By 1‘. C. ilarbsnah.

illue Blazes. ily Frank Dnmoni.

Holid Rum, ihr iiov Road-Axont. liy Ed. L. Whnrler.

Handsome llarry. By Charles Morris.

Roar-Face Haul. By ll Cooun-s.

Dainty Lance. the Boy Sport. lg Joseph E. Badzor, Jr.

Captain Ferret. the ow York otoutivo. By Whoolu.

flllver litar, the Boy Knight. By Oil Coomes. ,

Will Wildfire the Thoroughbred. By Charles Morris.

Br J. Alexander Patten.

B Edward L. Wheel".

B’y Captain Fredo-rirk \Vliiitaksr.

Panther Paul the Prairie l’lrato. In. Jon. E. nadw, .i.

Black Bean, Vl’ill Wildflre‘s Raver. By Charles Morris.

Elzlo K“, the Boy Demon. By Oil Cnmuaa.

The Swnrd Ilunters. By Ca rt. th-rirk Whittaker.

er, the Spurt. By . C. llnrhnuzh.

Dick of Deadwood. By E. l.. “'hrwlrr.

kc Merry, the Harbor Police HOV. riv Charles Morris.

ne Frank of Colorado. By iiun'nio liili.

.ost Ca tain. By Captain Frederick Whittaksr.

The Black G out. Br Joseph E. limllrr, Jr.

New Yor ell. By Edward L. Wha: I".

Will Wildfire in the Woods. By Charles Morris.

ittle Texan‘ the Young Mustang". liv Oil Gnomes.

Dand Rock I Pledge. By George Waldo Browns.

Dilly at age. the Railroad Buy. By Charles Morris.

6 Hickory nrr . By Hurrv St. (home.

7 Asa flcott. tln- ieamhout Buy. By Edward Wiiistt.

8 Deadly Dash. Bv 14mph E. Emlyn-r. Jr.

ornado Tom. Bv T. C. Hnrhauirh.

0 A Trump Card. Bv Chiirlrl Morris.

Ehoay Dan. By Frank l)-illlfllli..

Thunderbolt Tom. By Harry St. (loom

Dand Rock‘s Rival. By (loom Waldo Browns.
liockett. ihn Boy Dodger. By (‘harios Morris.

By Philip S. Warns.

By Liontouaut H. D Psrrv, U.S.N.

By Edward L. Who-d".

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The Do Runaway.
Nohhyk. ick of Nevada.
Did Folii’ary. tho ilormlt Trapper. By 0]! Cnnmrs.

Bob Rockctt. the Bank Runner. By Charles Morris. '
The flea Trailer. B Lloutsnant ii. D. Per". U.S.N.
Wild Frank of Mon ana. By Edward L. “'lleolo-i'.

188 Little Hurricane. tiv Boy Ca tsln. By 011 Coomss.

:88 The llldden "and. By Char as Morris.
. 84 The Roy Tral ers. By Joseph E. Badger. Jr.

185 Evil Eye. Klur of tho Caitlo Thieves. By Frank Dumonk

' 3? Cool Desmond. Bv Colonel Dslis Sara.

18 grad iialyard. ths Lite Boat Dov. Bv Charles Morris.

1 8 ed Temple, the Border Boy. Br T. C. Harhangh.
Bv (‘harlcs Morris.

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Dandy Dal-kc. By William R. EvstA-r.
191 Dulalo Billy, the Boy Bullwhacker. Bi Capt. A. B.Tsylor.
1.9. fiaptain Kit. tho Wl’l-o’-ths-Wlsp. Bv Lieut. Parry.

The Ladv Road-Agent. By P ilip S. Warno. '
Bulfan lllll’s Det. By Captain Ta lor.
run-{wood Dick’s Dream. By E wsrd L. thslor.
2-1- v. cu. By Charlrs Morris.
‘19? lLittie Grit. the Wild lildsr. By Col. Prsntlss inmhall.
19B Arkansaw. tlm Man with ths nlfn. By T. C. Hsrhsngh.

90 Featherweight. By Edward Willott.

00 The Boy Bedoulns. By Capt. Frrdrrirk Whittaker.
101 he ill-ck llills Jolehel. By Edward L. Wheeler.
".0. oar-cot Date. of in Boy llrluds. By Oil Coomss.
‘30. The “n Pards. By Jon h E. Badarr. Jr.

104 Gold 1’ nine. ths Boy Ban it. Bv Col. Prentiss inmiial.
‘05 Deadwood Dick’s Doom. By .dwsrd L. Whulor.

100 Dark Patti. the Tiger Klnl. By Charlss Morris.

'30? Nay 10 Nick. the Boy Gold Hunter. By T. C. Harbaii‘h.
“20" Tho Iiioy Hercules. By Oil Coomcs.

‘90” Fritz, tho Bound-Boy Do 0. By Edward L. Whoslsr.
'910 Faro Frank of High l’ine. By William i1. Eystdr.

'91 I (‘rookcd Pale. Bv .lossnh I. Badrsv. Jr.

9!? Dnulrl‘ng Dave. tho Dandy Dstoctlvo. Br Chariss Morris.
’18 Fritn to the Front. Bv Edward L. Whnlor.

Bv Cant. Whittaker.
5 l‘aptnin linilci. tho Raider King. By T. C. Harhanlh.
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l'antain Crack-Shot. By Edward L. Whorlor.

Qifl "'iwcr Tom. then 'i‘nsn 'l'srrnr. ilv Oil flnnmos.

‘3?!“ Dc-nard. the Duelist. By Philip S. Warns.

230 Tons Tanner. Si'nlawsg and Scapoflan. By Class. Morris.

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221 Sugar-Coated Sara. By Edward L. Wliarls-r.
222 Grit. the llrnvo Sport. iiy Col l‘rrniiun Ingraham.
221 Ozark Ali'. Kingoi‘ilw Mountain. iiy lidnnrd Willa”.
22! Dnsiilug‘ Dick. liy (ill (‘1; inns.
22.3 Nun ('hureoal. ihr, l’r.-mium llnrkv. llr (‘linrlea Morris.
2136 Hummer. the, li _\' Sharp. ii\ Edward L. \i‘lir-v-lur.
22? Dusky Darrell. Trapper. By E. Emerson.
228 Little “'lldllre. l1_\~l)|i(‘nnm.-n.
1'29 (‘rlulson Kine. li\ Colourl l'wuliaa lixurnlinm.
230 The Yankee llnanh. My (‘. I'unnin: i‘lmk.
l'lnek v l’hil. vi 1 in Mountain 'I‘inil. ii) '110. ilnrbangh.

‘ 32 Gold-Dust Dlek. lir Edward L. \Vliw-Iul‘.
2: :5 Joe liuck oi'AnIzol-n. il\ Alimri W. Alki‘li.
2:34 Did Rocky‘s " lloi ees.” liy lill('liIi(lii Sum.
2::5 shadow .Hnm. llw , li-ssrnqrr nor. in (flinrln-a Monk,
230i Apollo lilll. liy Edward L. Window.
" Lone Mar. the l'owhny (‘nptuim Br ('nl. ingmnam.
238 'I‘ile. I’arsnn Detective. Br “I! ('(iiilm-s.
239 The Gold-seeker Guide. lix- (“i Iluin Minn. it..i.i_
2-“, (‘vvlulle KIL. lii' l‘:4l\\'lli'll l . “Wu-nigh
E ii ii ll lirnvoand Ills Ilenr I'nrds. liy T. C. Hurlmngh.
212 The Two “ lilomls." liy Chm-Ind .\lovl'l.\i.
27m The Disguised Guide. iiy Ull Comma.
2i i Moi-rd Mun. liy Edumrd L. \i'iuwlur.
2 i5 Merle. the Mlddy. liy (‘ulllilrl l'rentiss lngmham
246 lllnnt George. lix' Buckskin Sum.
«i? Dld l-‘rrlzzly and ill- l’ets. liy ('npt.” "ruin " Admin.

* Merru Sam’s Set-rot. liy Edward L. \‘i'lm-lrr.
219 “No llolner, t'm Annual King. liy ('uivi. l‘ltui. \\'iilttnker.
250 The Midshipman Mutineer. Ih- (‘n-l. i’. ingrrnam.
hio'ii Light-house Lille. lh' - nplnin .i. F. (T. Adunm.
252 Dlek Dnslui“ ny. liy ("lidrlrs .\l.»rri~
255i Merru Sui-I'd l’nrd. iiv Erin/uni I
253i 'l'iie Half-"loud. lh l‘hlunrvl S. ii
255 ('npialu [\poll . By T. (I. ilnrlmuuh.
25“ Young Kentuek. li)‘ (.‘npinin Murk Wilton.
25")? The Lost Iluuters. ii‘r (lulu. J. F. (X Adams.
2594 Flerrn Sam's lit-yen. liy Edward L. Whaler.
2.39 The (.‘olden llarpmm. lil\' lingo-r Sturmn-k.
2i") Dare-Devil "all. ll)“ Oll (Ti-nines.
261 Fergus Fearuauzht. iii- iiwirur L. Ailu'n.
262 The Vault Sleuths. liy Churn-s \lnrm.
2038 Deadwood Dick's Divide. liv Edward L. \Vhsnl".
261- 'l‘ilt' Floatiu " Feather. Hy ol. l’. lnurnliuiu.
265 The Tiger '1 alner. By Ca \tnin Frail. Whittaker.
2"“ Killh'ur. the Guide. lly inriun Warm».
26‘? The Duck-Lin Deieeili e. liv T. (l. llarlmnqh.
24m Dead wood Dlek’s Denth 'i‘rnil. Mr E. L. Wheel".
265i The Gold h'hIp. li\' (‘ul. I‘n-uiiu luqrnh'un.
2 lillzzard lit-Ii. liy Cuplulii Milrk Vl'iltv .
27l The. Huge Iluuier. liv Edward S. E
27” Millklls’lll Nilifl‘. By (ill Common.
278 Jumbo Joe. By Edward L. Wheeler.
’74 ’0“! Jim. liy Charla». Morris.
2?“ Arizona Juek. li_\' liurlukin Sam.
’76 Merle Monte‘s Cruise. iiy Cnlnm-l Prrntlsq lngraham.
277 Denver Doll. By Edward L. \Vlwclui‘.
27“ The Three Trapper-s. By Main-r anis W. Carson.
279 “ill “'lnch. the llillc King. B\' 'l'. C. Hurliunizli.
2940 Merle Monte’s Fate. By Col. i’l’r-Iiiisa luuruhmn.
281 Denver Doll's Victory. Bv i'hiwxml |.. Wheeler.
9" Thc Ty o Detective. Bv Edward Willett.
“a lndiah 3 . U)‘ Major Lewis \i'. (anson.
.84 The Sea . nrander. By Colonel Prentiss inmhsm.
I“ Denver Doll’s Decoy. By Edward L. “'hrrlrr.
830 Josh. the ilo ’l‘enderfnot. iiy Cunt. Mark Wilton.
IQ? Hilly Blue- .yol. iiy (‘olmwl l’roniiss Ingrnhnm.
DUB The Scalp Klnz. By Captain .l. i". C. Adams.
2'" .lollv Jim’s Job. lii' Clmrlea .‘lurrla.
290 Little Foxfire. By Oil Comm-s.
291 Turk the Ferret. liy Edward L. Wheeler.
299 Hancl’tn Pedro. By Major F1. L. St. \‘rnln.
293 Red l‘law. thn- (lnmErml Tm per. liy Captain Comstock.
294 Dynamite Dan. By T. (7. l arlmucii.
295 Fem-less I’hll. Bv Edward Willeit.
29“ Denver Doll‘s Drll’i. By Edward L. \Vhoeler.
297 The Tarantula oi‘ Tans. By Bin-kskin Sam.
291% The \i'nter-Ilouud. By Charles Morris.
2"” A ‘o. 1, the Duahing Toil-Takar. By Edward L. thoior.
800 Tim flkv Demon. By ()il Coornrs.
Bill L' adviiie Nick. By Maior E. L. St. Vraln.
802 The Mountain Detective. My T. C. Hnrhsuah.
808 ’lea Jane ihs Girl Miner. By E. L. Win-pin.
304 The Dead blot Dandy. By Colt»an Prrntl- ingraham
805 Dashnway. of Dakota. liy (‘harlva Morris.
son Nook-Tin Ned. Bv Mnior H. n. Stoddard.
807 The Ftrnnge l’ar . By Burkskin Sam.
non Keno Kit. ths an Bugler’s l’nrd. liy (lol. P. lnarnhsm.
809 Deadwood Dick’s "lg Deal. By E. L. Wheeler.

The llarranca Wolf. liv Jose ill E. iiadgor, Jr.
i The Roving Sport. By Edwa \Villril.
812 Itedtop lluhe. the Vlullanto Prince. By Maj. E. L. Si. Vrsln.
I‘imarron Jack. By Fredo'ick Drwcv.
The Mysterious Marauder. iiv Col. P. Manhun-
Ned. the Cabin "0 . iii‘Jurk Furramit.
lid Eclipse. Trump rilei of Aria/ma. By 1‘. C. llsrbsugh.
'eacoek Pete. By Lieutenant Allred Thnrno.
'er-whoop. Ker-whoo! Ii Buckskin Sum.
‘he Black Rider. B)‘ .loscpi E lin.lz«r,.lr.
890 The Ben Sorceress. liy Jack Fni'ruzut
8‘21 Deadwood Dick’s Dozen. By Edward L. VVheolsr.
322 Ncmo. the Detective. By Edward Willstt.
8.3 Arknnsnw Jack. liv Harry Hazard.
BB4 lininh Ready. the Hcisvl Bay [lain-Ii". ii) on. Morris.
825 Kelley, Illckcy 4' Company, the Sleuths of Philadelphia.

By Edward L. “'hooler.

826 The Ten l’ards. Br 1‘. C. liarhangh.
8’37 Greening Got. the Caddo. By Buckskin Sam.
803 The Sky Detectives. By Mainr Micka Fros.
'29 Red-Skin Tom. By Harrv ilnlard.

    

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880 Little Quick-3hr". By Edward L. Whulrr.
881 Dine Nick. the Demon Ridsr. By Capt. Frsd. Whittsksr.
88' l'rio red. Br Buckskin Sam.

888 Brim-tom- Boh. aud ills Lightning "one Quar-
tette. By Molar E. L. St. Vraiu.
884 Kantaroo Kit; or. The Mysterious Minor. By I. L. thsior.
885 Did Double Fist. Bv Jossnli E. Badusr, Jr.
886 iii. “en-on. By T. C. Harhauwh.
88? Don liird. the Cars King. Bv W. J. Hamilton.
.35 A Tough Bt'rg. By Philip S. “'srno.
889 Kangaroo it’s Racket. By Edward L. Whoolsr.
840 Clip. the Contortionist. By Edward Willott.
841 Tony Thorne. the Vazsbond Detective. By Chariss Norris.
ii-iB The Mountain Devil. ily Harry Hazard.
By Edward L. tholdr.
By Buckskin Sam.

840 Rapier Raphael. By Maior H. B. Stoddard.

.47 Deadwood Dick’s Ducats. By Edward L. Wheel".

848 Fire-"eels: or, Old Sklnfllnt tho Death-Shadow. By
Roger Stnrhtlck.

340 Wild Wolf. the Waco. By Buckskin Sam.

85” Red Ralph. the River Rover. By Nod Bnnillno.

851 Deadwood Dick Sentenced. ll Edward L. Main.

.5. Torah-tone Toot. By Maj. E. L. . t. Vrnin.

I” The Reporter-Detective. By Charles Morris.

854 iii. llorn Ike the III“ Tramp. By Roasr shrink.

865 The Hint. of the Woods: or, Dams! Buolis's Last i‘rsli.
Bv Jmnh F.. rsr. Jr.

85¢ “00' “va urn. "an-ti. ilv T. f‘. "Iris-nob,

an? The Ranch Raiders. By Buckskin Sun.

858 First-Class Fred, rho Gent irom Gophu. By E. L. thslsr.

859 ling-autu- Date. llir. Yu-unx Wruutm \Jilniilim n. By My. 19;,

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300 Nivenflaak. ths Man of Mystery. By J. C. Cowdrlok.
Bill The Phantom Lighthouse. v Ronr Starhuck.
Mi! Deadwood Dick's Clalnt. By Edward L. thoist.
Mil Little Tornado. By Philip S. Warns.
80 i finan-flhot. the Do Ranger. By Buckskin Sun.
805 Baltimore Ban. 1 A. 1’. Morris.

,4iifl Neptune Ned. the Buy Cousin.

 

366 Vel vet Fool. the lndlnn Detective. liy l. C. llnrldmgn.
’ \i' hie-Awake Joe. liy (‘linrles Morn...
365 Yreku .ilni, the Hold-mu. hem-r. l‘-\' E. L. \"lvm-l v.
“6" Hunt", the Gold Ring. By J. C. ('owdrirh.
[tn-“i nr‘ "en. ll‘rt‘ I’v-r-i’ “until-r. lh' lI-umr “lur' nrk.
871 Klmrholt Chris, the Young Hard-Shell Deter-the.
ih' Maj. H l.. St. Vruin. .

372 Y'rekn Jim‘s Prize. By Edward L. Win-«lav.

“73 Little dingo: or. the Queer i’nrd. iiy l‘irilip  \'.'nrne.
87 l liold-Dunt Tom. By h‘eorue ll. Murine.

inf; (‘hioivm the Creek. Hy Bur‘ksldn Sum.

3?“ (‘nili‘oruin Joe‘s First Trail. By Capt. F. Willi'nlfl‘h
87‘? ilonodel, the iioy Rover. By Col l'rrntins ingrdmm.
3TH Nabuh Ned. My Edward L. “'lit'elvr.

B79 Larry. the Leveier. By Charles M. rrls.

8‘0 Arnlnnclle All’.
lianderu Hill. By Buckn-ln Sam.

3‘2 foul Kit. the King at Kids. By Eduard L. “'hcrler
3‘13 The Indhul Pflot. By Cnl. l'irntiu lngrnlmm.

iii-Ll “drip-King Joe iha Bm' Rnnrhrro. By (ill ('oomes.
“hi5 Y rel. n Jim‘s Joker. By HIqud L. \Vllv‘i‘lrr.

8"“ (‘notnln Cutlass, th» (Ion-in Spider. iy 'l‘. C. ilnl‘luiuuii.
BN7 “'urnnih \i'ill, the liuy l‘hnninin. By Col. 1’. lugralmm.
lifi‘i l.liil(‘ "ll-my. By Philip 5. Warm--

."m‘ii lllcycle lien. By Edwnri L. Winn-l r.

390 do Illll‘ Joe. liy Maj E. L. St. \'rnin.

l§i< 44love Kli. By Maj. H. Ii Simlainrd. Ex Scout.
1192 Romeo am] the Reds. My linrkaldn Sam.

398 .‘enu'nii'. the Boy Lipuirnaui. By (30!. l‘rnniisa lVlL'l'lillflm.
394 Yrekn Jim oi’ Yulm Dnm. B}- l'Z. L. \Viwvlel‘.

89.”; California Joe's “‘ar Trail. lh' ' uni. \\'|ri:tulu.'r.
896 Rough ROI). of Dynamite. By '1'. C. linulinudl.

397 Bob 0' the Bowery. “5‘ J” Pirrr'r.

3"8 Kid-Gloye Kit and i’nrd. liy Mni. ll. B. Stoddard.
899 Black Buckskin. By (‘nl. A. F. ilnlt.
MN) \i'rillkies. tlw NighiJVntv-h itch-Mir».
rllil Little Hill)0-T“l)'. [‘3‘ Philip S. Wurne.
4132 lsudor. the Young Conspiraior. liy Col. P. ingrahsm.
401i Firefly Jnck. By l'lili'leil Murria.
404 Little Lariat. Br lilll'hlki" Sum.
405 Deadwood Dick in Dead City.
406 The Iliad Mun-limiter. liy .\lnj. ll. li. Stoddard.
407 The Day lnaur ent. By Cul.?rnniisa lili'r'ilitilil.

44m Little Leather- rem-hes. ll - Philip S. \Vnrne.

409 Hercules. lhr Dumb Destroyer. iiy Ilil (‘r-onirs.

4i0 aicudwood Dick's Diamonds. liy Edward L. Wheeler.

iiy .‘iuior E. L. St. Vraln.

n,- E. L. \i'lrreier.

WV i-Td. L. “'lwr'er.

4“ ill. Filh’?" LBIIO. ii) T. U. liilrliilllL’ll.

412 The “’ild Yachtslnnn. By Cni, l’rrii lss ingrnlmm.
4'3 Dilly Bombshell. ll 0 i'liil'i'liinlwr |i\ i“. S. Vi'inihrop.
4i4 he Daisy from Denver. liy iim-kskln Sam.

415 The Vagabond Detective. My in l'iercr.

Jill "lull Ilat llnrry. ilu- liusn liull Petr-riivv. liv E. L.“‘haalor.
4i? “'ehl'not Mose. ills Trump Do-tw liul. ii)‘ (iii Comma.
4i“ Felix Fox, the, Hay Spotter. liy T. C. llurlinuuli.

4”) Kenneth. tin- Knife-King. By a, F, "on.

420 The Detecilve‘s Apprentice. 173' J. P. andrlck.

421 Deadwood Dick In New York. liy E. L. Wheelnr.
423 Baby Sam, the lioy Giant oi the Yellowstone. By Oii

i‘nIOllIM.
- The Lost Finger. By (‘lmrh-s Morris.
424 (‘lbuta John. By J. '. ('vwdrlt‘k.
425 Texas Trump, in» lilii‘t‘lel‘ iluiilrr. By T. P. llnrlmuzh.
426 Hum lilubsldes. the lirugar-lioy Deb-Hive. E. L. Whaler.
427 The Three Trailers. liy 'lurkskin Sum.
42" Fred Fl er. tin: lir‘iriii’li-l’ Drier iiw. lly (‘hnrlos Morris.
4‘39 Duncan are. ilw liuv Rein-1w. liy f‘nl. l‘ llivi’nlinlli.
430 Deadwood Dick’s Dust. By Edward L. Win-eler.
 }.lit|Ie  51in. By iiiiillp S. Vl'nme.
nv Inc 9 .ogan. t w l’inkrrimi Ferrct. liy ('hns. Morris.
483 A (luliln lioy‘s Luck. My (‘01. l‘rentin llit'ruliain.
434 Jim lleak and Pill, l‘rivnie lh‘lH‘iins. lh E. L. Vi'hrelor.
435 Limo Lillhti'ooi. the Pilntnf u... \v.....n. ‘Pv a. F. llolt.
43“ Phil Flash. the New York Fox. lly 'l'. (‘ lifrlmugli.
4B? The so“ Raider, Ry Cnl. l‘rr-nt ts lngrnhnni.
4"Fi Santa Fe finl. Bv E. L. “'hen-lrr.
439 ‘"ml" Sam. the Sin-wt Scout. iv J. P. ('owdrlck.
440 l‘iiile it‘oxi'oot. the Gold Bowie Kid. lh‘ Arthur C. Grissom.
44l 'l he Dceun Firefly. By Col. l‘reliiiasl L'i'idiuin.
442 “it!” ill": "r, The Lynx of the let na. iiv l’m-kskin Sam.
448 Deadwood Dick. JrJ 0r,'l‘hs Sizn ofthe Crimson Crescent.
RV Ed. L. \Vhrelcr. ‘
444 little iiuekskin. By Oil Coonws.
445 The (‘ity fileuths. By T. C. llnrbauzh.
446 Ilapha'zard ilarrv. iv (‘n-l. l’rrnilsa lngrsham.
447 hjew ‘ crk Nat. ily Albert w. Aikr-n.
448 Nicks-“Plate Ned; or, Deadwood Dick Jr’s Defiance. By
E. L. Wheeler.
  Fn‘f,‘t‘ii;‘lmii‘lllcr‘lioy Deli-olive B
' zar ' . he ledvr-li'urkrr. Col. l’. in whom.
451 Colorado Kate. By Philip S. Warne. y g
4o2 llot spur Bah. the Strut-Boy Drtrr-tlvo. By Jo Pierce.
458 Hunflower fiam. oi Shasta. By Edward L. Wh-slrr.
45 i “ irard “'ili’s Street Scouts. By Col. P. inxrnhaa.
4 5 Little Lone Star. B Buckskin Sam.
456 llllly Brick. the Jolly unhotid. By Chas. Morris.
45? “'in edi‘oot Fred. By Oli Coon-cs.
42m Now'i-mginnd Nick. By m... w. an...
459 Flush Fan, the erret. By Edward L. “'hrcler.
4"0 The Lawyer’s Shadow. lich Plvrrr.
4M “no Airnlnts Fifty. Bv 11¢. il'irlmnzh.
4th! Thc Born Guide. By Cnl Proniiu inrruham.
4B8 Tumuracfl'om. ths Biz Tram-er liny. By ()II ('oomrs.
464 himbie \lek, ’iin- Circus Prim-n. By Alhrri W. Aiken.
465 Phil!) ‘iy. of Phsnix. By Edward L. Wlwolcr.
4B6 “ ide-Awnko Jerry, Detectiva By (“hat-hrs Morria
46? Disco Dan. the Daisy Duds By J. C. Cowdrirk.
‘ By Pol. P. liwrnliam.
469 ’l he ltlvnl Giants ofNowhar’. By J. W. Oslmn.
470 The lloy Shadow; or, Felix Fox's Hunt for the Naboh.
By T. F. llarlmnch.
471 Rozeman llill of m. Brace; or.Dcsdwood Dick Jr's
('orrul Bv E. L. “'hecler.
472 Jaunty oc, ths Young Horse-King. By Jo Pier".
4’8 (Ild Tom Rattler, the RM River Epidemic. B Oil Coomss.
474 Flora. tho Flnwsr Girl. By ('ol. Pruniiss lama ram.
475 The iiifll‘ifi ship. By vahn s. “'nrm-r.
4?“ Humboldt Harry, the Hurrirnnc. Py Edws'd L. “'hrelsr.
477 The Excelsior hoort. liv T. C. Hnrbanuh.
478 Tanlemnnd, tim Dost-rt l‘oto-rtivr. Ry Frederick Dowsy.
4?. Detective Dodge. By (‘harln Morris.
41-10 Three Jolly i‘ards. By Philip S. Warno.
481 Moll M story: or. Deadwood Dick Jr. in Deadwood. By
Edward .. Whrclo-r.
482 Ftonewail Bob, the Boy Trojan of tho Great Bangs. By
Oil Comuos.
488 Ferrets Afloat; or, Wiurd Will's Last Cass. By Colonsl
Prrnilss inwralunm.
484 Comanche Dick and Ills Three Iavlncibles. By
Hran . haunts.
4B5 Git Thar Ownev, the Unknown. By Grown C. Janka.
4‘36 flcalhkin Ham. tho Snorkirr. By Edward L. Wheel".
45‘? Nevada Ned, tho Rovolvrr Ranger. By Col. P. lngrnhsm.
Q ‘Wild Dick Racket. By Charles Morris
The Diamon Sport. Rv Wm. G Fulton.
490 ‘Broadwav Dilly, ths Boothlsrk Bravo. “34.0. Cowdrlch.
‘01 Prince Pistol. the Kin: of "is West: or, Deadwood Disk
.lr's Compact. By Edwsrd L. “'hnolsr.
499 Git Thar Owney‘s Pic-dare. Ry Gen. f‘. Joiiks.
498 'I‘IM Tod, tbs Ariaona Sport. Bv Aliwrt W. Aiken.
494 Inrly film. the Young Ferrvman he M‘iivg. llv Jr. Piaf“.
495 IAnninona Joe, tho Boy Psrd of Texas Jack. By Col. Punti-
graham.

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10 The Long Haired “ Pards ;” or, The i
Tartars of the Plains. B Jos. E. Badger, Jr. 

4 1 Gold Dan; or The W lite Savage of the Great
Salt Lake. By Albert W. Aiken. _

42 The California DetectiVe; or. The Witches
of New York. By Alburt W. Aiken.

43 Dakota Dan the Reckless Ranger; or, The
Buc-Huntrs‘ Excursion. By 011 Coomes. .

44 Old Dan Rack back.the Great Extarrnlna-
tor; or, The Triangle's Last Trail. 011 Coomes.

45 Old Bull’s Ric the Lightning Shot of the
Plains By JOs. ‘. Badger. Jr:

~16 Bowie-Knife Ben, the Little Hunter of the
Nol“-\\'cst. By 011 Coomes.

~17 I’nciiic Pete, the Prince of the Revolver. By
Joseph E. Badger, Jr. .

4 8 Idaho Turn, the Young Outlaw of Silverlnnd;
or. the Hunters of the Wild West. Br 01] Coomes.

49 The \Voii' Demon. By Albert W. Aiken.

50 Jack Rabbit, the Prairie Sport. By Jos.
E. Badger, Jr.

.51 Red Bob, the Boy Road-Agent. By 011
Coomes.
.52 Death Trailer. the Chief of Scouts; or. Life
' and Love in a Frontier Fort. By Buffalo Bill.
53 silver Sam' or, The Mystery of Deadwood
City. By Col. Belle Sara. .

54 A Iwnys On Hand. By Philip S. Warne.

55 The Scalp Hunters. By Capt. Mayne Reid.

.56 The Indian Maze )pa; or, The Madman
of the Plains. By A. ll . Aiken.

57 The Silent llnnter' or. The Scowl Hall
M stery. By Percy B. St. John.

.58 S iver Knife ; or, \'\ icklifle, The Rocky
Mountain Ranger. By Dr. J. H. Robinson.

59 The Nlan From Texas; or, The Outlaws
of Arkansas. By A. W. Aiken. .

60 “'ide .\ wake the Robber King; or, The
ldiot of the Black Hills. By Frank Dumout.

61 Ca tain Seawaif, the Privateer. By Ned
Bun line.

62 Lo a1 "cart; or, The Trappers of Arkansas.
B ustave Aimard.

63 TYhe \Vingcd \Vhale. By A. W. Aiken.
64 Double-Sight, the Death Shot: or. The Out-
law of the Chaparral. By J04. E. Badger. Jr.

65 The Red Rajah' or, The Scourge of the
Indies. By Capt. F. littaker.
436 The S rector Barquc. By Ma ne Reid.
67 The l oy Jockey. By Jos. E. edger. Jr.
68 The Fighting Trapper' or. Kit Carson
to the Rescue. Bv Captain J.  C. Adams.
69 The lrish Captain. ByCapt. F.\Vhittaker.
‘70 Hydrabad, tne Strangler; or, Alethe, the
Child of the C lrd. By Dr. J H. Robinson.
‘71 Ca tain Cool-Blade; or. The Man-Shark
of t e Mississippi. Bv Jos. E. Badger, Jr.
’72 The Phantom lland' or, The Heiress of
Fifth Avenue. By A. W. Ai 'en.
'73 The Knights of the Red Cross; or, The
Magician of Granada. By Dr. J. H. Robinson.
‘74 The Captain oi'the Rifles; or. The Queen
of the Lakes. By Capt. Mayne Reid.
‘75 Gentleman George. By A.W. Aiken.
"76 The Queen’s Musketeers ; or. Thisbe. the
Princess Palmist. By George Albany.
The Fresh of Frisco. By A. W. Aiken.
The Mysterious S y. y A. M. Grainger.
9 Joe Phenlx, thePol ce Soy. B A.W. Aiken.
‘ 0 A Man of Nerve. By Philip Warne.
81 The Human Tiger; or. A Heart of Fire.
By Albert W. Aiken.
'82 Iron “'rist. the Swordmaster. By Colonel
Thomas Hoycr Monstery.
:83 Gold Bullet Sport. By Buffalo Bill
:84 Hunted Down; or, The League of Three.
BV Albert W. Aiken.
5 The Cretan Rover; or. Zuleikah, the
Beautiful. By Col. Prentiss Ingraham.
:86 The Big Hunter: or. The ueen of the
Woods. By the author of “ The Si ent Hunter."
287 The Scarlet Captain ° or, The Prisoner of
the Tawer. By Col. Deile ra.
:88 Big Geor e, the Giant of the Gulch; or. The
Five Outlaw rothers. By Joseph E. Badger. Jr.
389 The Pirate Prince. By ol. P. In raham.
'90 Wild Will, the Mad Ranchero; or, he Ter~
rible Texans. By Buckskin Sam.
’91 The \Vinning Oar; or, The Innkeeper's
Daughter. By Albert W. Aiken.
‘92 Bufl‘aio Bill. the Buckskin King; or. The
Amazon of the West. By Ma'. Dangerfield Burr.
‘93 Ca tain Dick Talbot. 'ng of the Road;
or, he Black-Hoods of Shasta. By A. W. Aiken.
'94 Freelance, the Buccaneer; or. The Wall! of
the Wave. By Col. Prentiss Ingraham.
95 Azhort, the Axman; or, The Secrets of the
Ducal Palace. B Anthony P. Morris.
'96 Double-Dent ; or. The Spy Queen of Wyo-
ming. By Capt. Fred. Whittaker.
’97 Bronze J ack. the California Thoroughbred.
B Albert W. Aiken.
‘98 he Rock Rider; or, The Spirit of the
Sierra. By Ca t. Fri-dericlc Whittaker.
99 The Giant iiieman. By 011 Coomes.
100 The French Spy; or, The Bride of Paris.
~ By Anthony P. Morris. ’
101 The Man From New York; or.TheRo-
mancc of a Rich Young Woman. 13 Aiken.
102 The Masked Band or. The an With-
out a Name. Bv George . Aiken.
.103 Merle, the Mutineer; or.Tne Brand of
the Red Anchor. By Col. Prentiss Ingraham.
'10'4 Montezuma, the Mero’iless' or. The
Eagle and the Serpent. By Col. P. ngraham.
d05 Dan Brown oi Denver the Rocky Moun-
tain Detective. By Joseph . Badfigr. Jr.
fl06 Shamus O’Brien, the Bouid y of Glin-
al. By Col. Delle Sara.
J01 ichard Talbot or Cinnabar; or.'l'ho
Brothers of the Red Band. By A. W. Aiken.

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1 08 The Duke oi'Dinlnonds; or. The Flower
of Calcutta. By Captain Frederick Whittaker.

109 I aptain Kyd. the King of the Black Flag.
By Col. Prentiss lngraham.

110 The Silent Riilcnlan. By 11. W Herbert.

111 The Sinugglcr Ca Hall]; or, The Skip-
per‘s Crime. By Nell untline.

112 Joe I’hcnix l'l'lvd"? Detective; or. The
League of the S eleton Keys. By A. W. Aiken.

113 The Sea Slip or; or. ‘nc Amateur Frec-
booters. By Pro . J. H. Ingraham.

114 The Gentleman Front Pike' or. The
Ghost of the Canyon. By Phili S. 1 anne.

1 15 The Severed "rad ' or. he Secret of
Castle Concv. By Capt. red. \Vhittaker.

116 Black Plume, the Devil of the Sea. By
Col. Prentiss lngrnhnm.

1 1 7 Dashing Dandy the Hotspurof the Hills.
Br Major Dangerfield Burr.

118 The Burglar Captain; or, The Fallen
Star. By Prof. J. H. Ingraham.

119 Alabama Joe; or. The Yazoo Man-Hum
ters. By Jos. E. Badger. Jr.

120 The Texan Spy; or, The Prairie Guide.
Bv Newton M. Curtis.

1 21 The Sea Cadet ; or. The Rover of the Rigo
latts. By Col. Prentiss In aham.

1 22 Soul Sahbcrday the it iot Spy; or, Luliona,
the. Seminole. By Med Buntline.

123 Alapaha, the S uaw; or. The. Renegades
of the Border. By trancis Johnson.

124 .\ ssou'aunt, the Avenger; or. The
Doom of the Destroyers. By Francis Johnson.

125 The Blacksmith Outhuv; or. Merry
England. By Harrison Alnsworth.

126 The Demon Duelist; or. The League of
Steel. By Col. Thomas Hoyer Monstcry.

127 sol Scott, the Mask: d Miner; or, Dan
Brown‘s Double. ByJos. E. Badger. Jr.

128 The Chevalier Corsair. By the author
of "Merle the Mutineer.“

129 Mississllipi flour or, A Strong Man‘s
Sacrifice. y Edward Willett.

1 30 Captain Volcano ' or, The Man of the Red
Revolvers. By A. W. Aiken.

1 31 Buckskin Sun], the Texas Trailer; or, The
Bandits ol’ the Bravo. By Col. 1’. Ingraham.

132 Nome. King oi‘the Tramps. By Capt.
Frederick Whittaker.

133 Body the Rover the Ribbonman of Ire-
land. By William Car eton.

l 34 Dnrkie, Dan, the Colored Detective; or, The
Mississippi Mystery. By Col. P. lngraham.

135 The Rush Ranger' or, The Half-Breed
Brigade. lly Francis Jo mson.

1 36 The Outlaw-R untcr; or, Red John, the
Bush Ranger. By Francis Johnson.

1 37 Long Beard, the Giant Spy. By 011
Coomes.

138 The Border Bandits ' or. The Horse-
Thief‘s Trail. By Francis Jo mson

139 Fire-Eye. the Sea Hyena; or The Bride of
a Buccaneer. By Col. Prentiss In rraham.

140 The Three Spaniards. Bv eo. Walker.

141 Equinox Tom, the Bully of Red Rock; or.
Dan Brown’s Masterstroke. By Joseph. E.

Badger. r.

142 Captain Crimson. the Man of the Iron
Face. By Maj. Dangerfield Burr.

143 The Czar’s Spy; or, The Nihilist League.
By Col. T. H. Monstcry.

1-14 The [lunch back of Notre -Dame.

113;] Victor Hugo.

145 istol Pards ' or, Soft Hand. the Silent
S ort from Cinna r. By Wm. R. Eyster.

146 The Doctor Detective ; or, The M story
of the Golden Coffin. By George Lemuel.

147 Gold Spur the Gentleman from Texas. By
Col. Prentiss ngraham.

148 One- \rlned AM the Giant Hunter of the
Great Lakes. By 011 Coomes.

149 The Border Rifles. By Gustave Aimard.

50 El Rubio Bravo, Ki"g of the Swordsmen.

By Col. Thomas Hoychonstery.

51 The. Frecbootcrs. By Gustave Aimard.

52 Captain lronnerve, the Counterfein

Chief Bv Marmaduke Dev.

53 The \Vhite Seal er. By Gustave Aimard.

54 Joaquin, the So die King. By Joseph E.

Badger, Jr.

55 The Corsair neon; or, The Gipsies of

the Sea. By Col. ntiss In raham.

156 Velvet Face, the Border bravo; or. Muriel.
the Danite’s Bride. By Dangerfield Burr.

157 Mourad, the Manleluke; or. The Three
Swordmasters. By Col Thomas H. Monetary.

158 The Doomed Dozen; or. Dolores. the
Danite‘s Daughter. By Dr. Frank Powell.

159 Red Rudiger. the Archer or The Lady
Bertha’s Treachery. By Ca t. ‘F. Whittaker.

160 Soft Hand, Sharp; or. e Man With the

and. ‘B‘y Wm. R. Eyster.

161 The olves of New York or, Joe
Phenix‘s Great Man Hunt. By A. . Aiken.

162 The Mad Mariner' or. Dishonored and
Disowned. By Col. Pren iss lngraham.

163 Ben Brion, the TrapBer Cliptain: or. Red-

th. the Avenger. By r. J. . Robinson.

164 he King’s Fool ° or. The Knights of the
Clasped Hands and Red Branch. By 0. D.Cl&rk.

165 Joaquin, the Terrible. By J. E. Badger, Jr.

166 Owlet, the Robber Prince; or. The Unknown
Highwa man. By S primus R. Urban.

167 The an of Steel ;Bor, The Masked Knight
of the White. Plume.  P. Morris.

168 Wild Bill, the Pistol ad Shot; or. Dagger
Don's Double. By Col. ntiss lngrsham.

169 Cor oral Cannon. heMsn of orty Duels.
By (.01. Thomas Hoyer Monetary.

170 Sweet William, the Trapper Detective.
37 Joe. E. Bo Jr...

 

I‘ll Tiger Dick, the Man of the Iron Heart; 0..
The Dumb Ba .Jlt. By Philip S. Warne.

172 The Black Pirate; or The Mystery (1
the G01 en Fettcrs. By C01. P. Ingraham.

173 California John, the Pacific Thorough-
bred By Albert W. Aiken.

174 The Phantom Knights. By Capt. F..
Whittaker.

175 “'ild Bill’s 'l‘rulnp Card' or. The Indian
lion-.5. By Major Dangerfield Burr.

176 Lady Jaguar, the Robbcr Queen. By Cap-
tain Mark Wilton.

177 Don Diablo, tile Planter-Corsair; or, The
Rivals of the Sea.  Col. Prentiss Ingraham.

178 Dark Daslnvoo s, the Desperate; or, The
Child of the Sun. By Major Sam S. Hall.

1 79 Conrad. the ('onvict; or. \\ as He Guilty?
By Prof. Stewart Gildersleeve, LL. 1).

180 Old ’49: or.’1‘he Amazon of Arizona. By
J 05. E. Badger, Jr.

IS] The Scarlet Schooner: or. The Nemesil
of the Sea. By Col. Prentiss Ingraham

182 Hands U i; or, The Knights of the Canyon.
Bv W'n. R. yster.

183 Gilbert, the Guide; or. Lost in the Wil-
derness. By C. Dunning Clark.

184 The Ocean \‘am lire; or, The Heiress of
Castle Curse. B Co . Prentiss Ingraham.

185 The Man S 1 er; or, The Beautiful Sphinx.
By Anthony . Morris.

186 The Black Bravo; or. The Tonkaway’e
Trium h. B Buckskin Sam.

187 The cat us Read Cuirassiers; or,
Brave of all Braves. By Capt. Fred. ittaker.

188 The Phantom Mazeppa; or, The Hyena
of the Cha arrals. By Ma . Dangerfield Burr.

189 \Vild Bi i’s Gold Tra I; or. The Desper-
ado Dozen. By Col. Prentiss Ingrahain.

190 {he Three Guardsmen. By Alexandre

umas.

191 The TerribleTonkau’a ' or.01d Rocky
and His Pards. By Buckskin’Sim.

192 The Lightning Sport. By W. R. Eyster.

193 The Man in Red. By Capt. F. Whittaker.

194 Don Solnbrero,the alit‘orniaRoadGent.
By Capt. Mark Wilton.

195 The Lone Star Gambler; or, The Maid
of the Magnolias. Bv Buckskin Sam.

196 La Marmoset the Detective Queen' or,
The Lost Heir of ore]. By Albert w. Aiken.

197 Revolver Bob, the Red-Handed; or,The
B ll» of Nugget Camp. By Joe. E. B r. Jr.

198 The Skeleton Schooner; or. The Skim-
mer of the Sea. B Col Prentiss Ingraham.

199 Diamond Die , the Dandy from Denver.
By Buckskin Sam.

200 The Rifle Rangers. ByCapt MsvneReid.

201 The Pirate of the Pincers; or. Joaquin's

Death Hunt. By Joseph E. Badger, Jr.

202 Cactus Jack, the Giant Guide. By Cap-
tain Mark Wilton.

203 The Double Detective. By A. W. Aiken.

204 Big Foot “’allacc, the King of the Lariat;
or \‘ild Wolf. the Waco. B Buckskin Sam.

205 T Ic Gambler Pirate. y Col. ham.

206 One Eye, the Cannoneer; or. Marshal Ney‘s
Last Legacy. By Capt. Fred. Whittaker.

207 Old Hard Read. By Philip S. Warne.

208 The \Vhitc Chief. By Capt. Mayne Reid.

209 Ruck Farley the Bonanza Prince- or The
Romance of Death Gulch. By Edward Wiliett.

210 Buccaneer Bess. the Lioness of the Sea;
or, The Red Sea Trail. By Col. P. lngraham.

21 1 Colonel Plunger' or. The Unknown Sport.
Bv Capt Frederick Whittaker.

212 The Brazos Tigers. By Buckskin Sam.

213 The \Var Trail. By Cagt. Mayne Reid.

21 4 The Two Cool S orts. me. R. Eyster.

215 Parson Jim, ng of the Cowboys. By
Ca tain Frederick Whittaker.

216 T to Corsair Planter; or, Driven to
Doom. By 001. Prentiss lngraham.

217 The Serpent of El Paso; or, Frontier
Frank, the Scout of the Rio Grande. By Buck-

skin m.
218 The \Vild Huntress; or. The Big Squat- I

ter‘s Vengeance. By Ca t. Mayne Reid.

219 The Scorpion Brot tors: or, MadTom‘s

220 vill‘ifisiog. By Ca tainlMarg Wéétlon.

e . pcctcr ’ac It. . P. Ingraham.

221 Desperate Duke theyGuadaloupe “Ga-
loot. By Buckskin .

222 Bill, the Blizzard. By Edward Willett.

223 Canyon Dave the Man of the Mountain.
113; Ca tain Mark ’Wilton.

224 lac Board, the Buccaneer: or, The
Curse of the Coast. By Col. P. lngraham.

225 Rocky Mountain Al. BuckskinSnm.

226 The Mad Hussars' or, he 0's and the
Mac’s. By Ca t. F. Whittaker.

227 Buckshot en. the Man-Hunter of Idaho.
By Ca t. Mark Wilton.

aroon. By Capt. Mayne Reid.

229 Cu itain Cntsleeve ' or TouchoMe-Not. tlr
LitteS rt. By Wm.R. yster.

230 The l in: Dutchman or 1880; on
Who was underdev-ken. By Capt. Whittaker

231 The Kid Glove Mincr' or, The Magi
Doctor of "olden Gulch. Brv 601. i am.

232 Orson Oxx. the Man of ron; or. he Bind
Myftery. By Isaac Hawks.

233 T 0 Old Boy of Tombstone; on-
Wagerlng a. Life on a Card. By J. E. 

234 at: Hunters, Feast. By Capt. lav:-

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235 Red Lightning, the Man of Chance. By
Col. Prem iss liigraham.

236 Chalnpion Sum. By Col. T. H. Monstery.

237 Long-Haired Max. By Capt. M. Wilton.

238 llunk Hound, the Ci'tscent City Detec-
tive. By Anthony P. Morris.

239 The Terrible Trio. By Buckskin Sam,

240 A Cool llcud ; or, Orson On ill Peril. By
Isaac Hawks

241 suture Saul, King of the Hustlers. By
Jos. E. Badger. Jr.

242 The [fog Devil; or, The. Skipper of the
Flash. By Capt. l‘rL-d. \\ hittaker.

243 The Pi grim Shur ). l:v Buffalo Bill.

244 Ellen-liens Mort, tie Man-'llger ot' Mis-
souri. By Buckskin Sam.

245 ilnrruncu liill, Tllt‘ Revolver Champion.
By Captain Mark \\ iiton.

246 Queen Helen, the Amazon of the Over-
land. By Col. Prentiss Ingraham.

' 247 .1 "auto r lkc ' or. The Secret of the Eva'-

gladc. By Capt. red. Whittaker.

2-18 iiiontu nu Nu t. the Lion of Last Chance
Camp. By Edward Willctt.

249 Elephant Ton: of Durango; or, Your
Gold-Dust or Your Life. By Jos. E. l‘adger, Jr.

250 The Rough Riders; or, Sharp-Eye, the
Seminole Scourge. By ltuckskin Sam.

25] Tiger Dick vs. Iron Despard; or.
Every Man Has His Match. lly P. S. Warne.

252 The \Vall Street Iood; or. Tick Tick.tlie
Tefegra h Girl. By lbert W. Aiken.

253 A You eo (‘ossack ' or, The Queen of the
Nihilists. lty Capt. Fret erick Whittaker.

254 Giant Jake, the. Patrol of the Mountain.
By Newton M. Curtis.

255 The Pirate Priest. By Col. P. Ingraliam.

256 Double Dan. the Bastard; or, The Pirates
of the Pecos. By Buckskin Sam.

257 Death-Trap Diggi nan]; or, A Hard Man
from 'Way Back. B Jose ) l E. Badger, Jr.

258 llllllet Head, t ie Co orado Bravo. By
Captain Mark Wilton. ”

259 Cutlass and Cross. liy Col. P. ingraham.

260 The lilasked Mystery. By A. 1’. Morris.

261 “luck Sam, the Prairie Thunderbolt; or,
The. Bandit-Hunters. By (‘01. J0 Yards.

262 Fighting Turn, the Terror of the Toughs.
By Col. Thomas Hoyt-r Monster .

263 [run-A 11110“ A be, the unchback De-
stroyer. Captain Mark Wilton.

264 The Crooked Three. By Buckskin Sam.

265 "Id Double-Sword ' or Pilots and Pi-
rates. ,By Capt. Fred. Whittaker.

266 Leopard Luke the King of Horse-Thieves.
By Captain Mark ilton.

267 'i he \Vhite Squaw. By Capt. Mayne Reid.

268 M ugic Mike the Man of Frills; or. Bad
Ben's Bad Brigat e. By \\ illinm. R. Eyster.

269 The Bayou liravo. By Buckskin Sam.

270 A ndros, the Free “over; or, The Pirate‘s
Daughter. lfy Ned Buntline.

271 Stoneiiut. ol‘Big Nugget Bend; or, Old
Ketchum‘s Tug of War. By Capt. Mark \\ ilton.

272 Seth Slocum Railroad Surveyor; or, The
Secret of Sitting Bull. By Capt. F. Whittaker.

'
' 273 Mountain Mose, the Gorge Outlaw. By

Buckskin Sam.

274 Flush Fred the Mississi pi Sport; or,
Tough Times in . nnessee.. y Ed. \\ illett.

275 The Sinugglcr Cutter. By J. I). Conroy.

276 Texas Chick, the Southwest Detective.
By Captain Mark Wilton

27’] The Saucy Jane, Privateer. By Capt.
Frederick Whittaker.

278 Hercule- Goidspu r, the Man of the Velvet
Hand. 1’- Cnptain Howard Holmes.

279 The Go d-Dragon. By ‘\ m. H. Manning.

280 Black-Hons Ben or, Tiger Dick‘s Lone
Hand. By Philip S. fime.

981 The Sea owl. B Col. Prentiss Ingraham.

282 The Merciless arnudern; or. Chap-
arral Carl‘s Revenge. By Buckskin Sam.

V283 Sleek Sam the Devil at: the Mines; or, The

Sons of the e Cross. By J 08. E. Badger. Jr.
284 The Three rigatco‘; or, Old Ironsides‘
Revenge. By Capt. Fred. Vhittaker.

285 Lightning Bolt the Can on Terror; or.
The Mountain Cat‘s brudjre. .y .dark \\ ilton.
286 Pistol Johnny. B oseph E. l‘adger, Jr.
287 Dandy Dave and is Horse. White Stock-
or. Ducats or Death.- By Buckskin SflTihil.
or e
Rats of Locust Point. B A. P. Morris.
289 Fin-h Fred’s Full "an ' or. Life and
Strife in Louisiana. By Ed ward Willett.
290 The Lost I‘orvette or, Blakelcy's Last
Cru . By Ca t. Fred. ’hittaker.
291 Horne-hoe unit, the Man of Big Luck,
B Capt. Mark Wilton.

292 oke Horner, the Boss Roustabout. By
Joseph E. gar. Jr.
293 Stun ode Steve. By Buckskin Sam.

294 Bron cloth Burt. the Denver Dandy. By
Ca tain Howard Holmes.

295 0 d (‘ro-rEye the Maverick-Hunter. By
Capt. Frederick ittaker.

' 296 Duncan, the Sea-Diver; or, The Coast

Vultures. By George St. George. _
297 Colorado [lube the Strong Arm of Hot-
s in City. By Wm.  Manning.
298 mutter Lem ; or. Life and Peril in the
Pine Woods. By Edward Willett.
299 111 roe of a Kind. Tiger Dick. Iron Des-
pard. and the. Sportive Sport. Bv P. S. Warne.
300 \ Sport in Spectacles. By Wm. B. Eyster.
301 an'der Bill; or. The Man from Two.
By Buckskin Sam.

802 Faro Saul, the Handsome Hercules: or. The
Grip of Steel. By J nseph E. Badger, Jr.

 

303 Top-Notch Tom, the Cowboy Outlaw; or.
The Satanstown Election. By Cant. Whittaker.

304 ’l‘cxun Jack, the. Prairie Rattler; or, The
Queen of the VV ild Ridei s. By Buffalo Bill.

305 Silve r-l’luted Sol, the Montana Rover. By

Capt. Mark Wilton.

306 'I'he lh-llghfl of Hichrnond' or, The

Mystery of the Golden Beetle. l' A. . Morris.

307 The. Phantom Pirate. lly lol.[ngraham.

308 llemlock Hunk, Tough and True. By
Edward \\'illett.

309 iluybold, the Battling Ranger. By
Buckskin Sam.

310 'I he Marshal of Sntnnstown. By
Capt. Frederick Whittak r.

3 l l lieu W "and, the Relentless. liy Captain
Mark Wilton.

312 Kinkioot Karl, The Mountain Scourge;
or, \\ iping, Out the Score. By Morris Rt dwirg.

3 13 Mark Magic, Detective. By Anthony P
Morris.

314 Luiltte' or. The Pirate of the Gulf. By
Prof. J. H. ingraliam.

315 It‘lush Fred’s nouhie; or, The Squat-
ter’s League of Six. By Edward Willvtt.

316 lmiittc’s Lieutenant; or, Theodore, the
Child 01’ the Sun. By Prof. J. H. lng'rnlitim.

317 Frank Lighti‘oot the Min. r Detective;
or. Followinga Blind fie-ad. By J. E. Badger.

318 The. Indian Buccaneer; or. Red Rovers
on Blue. Waters. By Crl. Prentiss Ingraham.

319 \Vild Bill, the Whirlwind ot’ the West. By
Buffalo Bill.

320 The Genteel Spotter. By A. W. Aiken.

321 California Claude, the Lone Bandit. By
Captain Howard Holmes.

322 'l‘he (‘rimuon Coyotel. By Buckskin Sam.

323 llotupur Hugh; or, The. Banded Brothers
of the Giant‘s Arm. l y Captain Mark Wilton.

324 Old Forlted-Lightning, the Solitar ;
or, Every Inch a Man. By Jos. E. Badger, r.

325 The Gentleman Piralc; or. The Her-
mit of Casco Pay. By Col. P. lngraham

326 'I he \Vhitest Man in the Mines; or,
The Dog-Town Crowd. l'y Ca t. F. Whittaker.

327 Terrapin Dick the Wil Woods Detec-
tive. By Edward “’lnt tt.

328 King Kent; or, The Bandits of the Bason.
By Buckskin Sam.

329 The League of Three; or, Buffalo Bill’s
Pledge. By Col. Prentiss Ingraham.

330 Cop Colt, the Quaker City Detective. By
Chas. Morris.

33 1 Chi-pa Charley,the Gold Nugget Sport; or,
The Rock Mountain Masks. By J. E. Badger.

332 Spring- eel Jack. By Col. Monstery.

333 Derringer Deck, the Man with the Drop.
By Wm. R. Eyster.

334 The Cipher Detective. By A. P. Morris.

335 Flash Dan, the Naltob; or. The Blades of
Bowie Bar. By Capt. H. Holmes.

336 'l'he Magic. Shi ). By Col 1’. ingraham.

337  tCube, the ountain Tramp. By Ed.

' e r.

338 Jack Sandi, Sport. By Philip S. Warne.

339 S tread Eagle Sam the Hercules Hide-

unter. By Jeseph E. Badger, Jr.

340 Cool Conrad. the Dakota Detective. By
Ca t. H. Holmes.

341 'I‘ to Sea Den rev-ado. By Col. Ingraham.

342 Binnco Bil , the Mustang Monarch. By
Buckskin Sam.

343 The Head Hunter; or, Mark Magic in
the Mines. By A. P. Morris.

344 Double Shot Dave oi'the Lei! Hand.

y Wm. B Evster.

345 Masked Mark, the Mounted Detective.
By Jos. E. Badger. Jr.

346 (Mean Guerrillns; or. The Planter Mid-
shipman. By Col. Prentiss In ham.

347 Denver Duke, the Maui in: ‘Sand" or,
Centi .de Sam’s Lone Hand. By Capt. How-
ari I olmes.

348 Dan Dillon, King of Crosscut: or. A Wo-
man‘ Wild Work. By Edward \\'illett-.

349 Lion-Hearted Dick the Gentleman Road-
Agent. By Albert W. Ai’kcn.

350 I’lfllll Moon, the Society Detective. By
Weldon J. Cobb.

351 Nor’ “’etlt Nick theBorder Detective; or,
Dan Brown’s Fight or Life. By J. E. Badger.

352 The Desperate Dozen. l‘y Cap. Howard
Holmes.

353 liar-b Brennan, the Train Wrecker. By
John Cuthbert.

354 Red Richard. By Albert W. Aiken.

355 StormyI Steve, the Mad Athlete. By Jos.E.

Badger, r.
356 Three Handsome Sharps. By Wm. B.

yster.
357 Jack Simona. Detective. By A. P. Morris.
358 The Prince of Pan-Out. By Buckskin

Sam.

359 Yellow Jack the Mestizo: or, Tiger Dick
to the. Rescue. ’By Philip S. Warne.

360 Jumpi u: Jerry. the Gamecock from Sun-
down. By Jos. E. ger. Jr.

361 Tomb-tone Dick. B, Ned Bandine.

362 Buil'alo Bill’s Grip. By Col. P. lngraham

363 Crownimrnhield, the Sleuth; or, Pitiless
as Death. Bv Albert W. Aiken.

.964 The ~ea Fugitive. Bv Col. P. Yngraham.

365 Keen Konnard. the Shasta Shadow: or,
The Branded Face. By Capt. Howard Holmes.

366 The Telegraph Detective: or. The, Dy-
namite League. By George Henry Morse.

367 A Royal Flush; or. Dan er‘n‘s Big
Game of Freeze-Out. Byfios. E. Badger Jr.

368 The Canyon King. By Edward Willett.

369 The Coast Corsair. By Col. P. lngraham.

 

370 The Dusky Detective. By A W. Aiken.

371 Gold unttons; or, The Up-Range Pards..
By Buckskin Sam.

372 (‘a tain Crisp; or, The Man With a Record.
By 05. E. Badger. Jr.

373 The Sailor of Fortune; or. The Buc~
cancers ot‘ Barnegat Bay. By Col. 1’. ligruhnm-

374 lilajor Blister the Sport of Two titles-
By L‘apt, Howard Holmes.

375 uoynl George, the Three in One. By Wm-
B. Eyster.

376 The Black Beards: or. The High Horse:
on the Rio Grande. By Aim rt W. Aiken.

377 A float and Ashore. By (‘01. P. Ingraltam-

378 John A nnstrong. Mtciianic. By (‘apt.
1“. Whittaker. '

379

Ilou'ling Jonntlmn' or. The Terror from
Headwaters. By Jos. E. Badger, Jr.
380 The Golden Serpent; or, Tiger Dick's

Pledge. By P. S. Warne.
381 'l he Gyps (:entlcnmn' or. Nit-l.- Fox,
the. Demon etective. By Allie-rt W Aiken-

Maj. Daniele

382 The Bonanza "and' or. Dread hornet

the Cool Clan. By Capt. H’ou ard Holii‘es.

Boone DuinOnt ot the U. S. A.

384 lnjun Dick, Deter-tin; or. Tracked from:

t eRockies to New York. ByAlbert W. Aiken-

385 “'ild Dick ’I urpin, the Lion of Leadvillc,.

386 llau'k ,"eron, the. Falcon Detective. By:
Jackson Knox. (Old Hawk.)

387 I'm-k liurg; or. The Ishmael ot the Hills-
By Jos. E. Badger. Jr. ,

389 (‘oloncl Double-edge. the Cattcharon’s»
Pard. By Maj. Daniel Boone Dumont. U. S. A.

390 'lho iiinnt Cupid; or. Cihuta John’s.

391 Great Jubilee. By J. C. Cowdrick.

Joe Phenix‘s ill Hunt. By A. W. Aiken.
Hound. By Capt. Howard Holmes.

393 The Convict Cuptain; or. The Battles ot‘
the Buccaneers. By Col. Prentiss lngi‘aham.

394 \Vhile Beaverhthe Exile of the Platte; or...
Dead] Aim, the Duke of rringers. By'
Jos. E. adger. Jr.

396 The Piper Detective. Bme. R. Evster.

397 The \Vizard Brothers; or, bite
Bo aver‘s Red Trail. By Buffalo till.

398 Sleepless-Eye the Pacific Detective: cr.

399 The thv Monte Cristo; or The. War-

By Col P. ingraham.

400 Captain Coldgrip, the Sport Detective.
By Capt. Howard Holmes.

401 The (inc-Arm l'nrd. By Buffalo Bill.

402 Snapshot Sam, the Pistol Sharp. By \\ m.
The Nameless Sport. By J. E. Badger,Jr.

404 Silver Riiile Sid. By Philip S. “time.

405 Old Baldy, the Brigadier of Blick Basin.
By Wm. H. Manning.

406 Old Pop flicks, Showman. By Capt. F.
Whittaker.

Nick on Deck. By Capt. Howard olmcs.

408 Doe. I: rip, the Sporting Detective. By

409 Rob Roy flanch; or. The lmps of the"

410 Sarah Brown. Detective: or, The Mystery
of the Pavilion. By K. F. Hill

1 1

4 tress. By Maj. Daniel oone Dumont.
linrry I. ocit e, the Men ofiron; or A Fight

413 Captain l‘oidgr p in New York; or
The Dragon League. By Capt. H. Holmes. B

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Butialo Bill.
H Manning.

416 Monte Jim, the Black Sheep of Iistnark...

417 Tucson Tom, the-Bowie Bravo. By Geo-
St. George.

419 The Bat. orthc Butter)" or. Joe. Phenix..
King of Detectives. By Aiber’t W. Aiken.
Boone Dumont.

421 Father Ferret, the Frisco Shadow. By

422 B ire-Gram Burl. the Gold Star Detec—

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4 3 'Iho Lone “and. By Albert W. Aiken.
424 Ilan Heron’s Deming or, Nixey’n.

383 Silver Snnl, Detective. By
By Wm. H. Maiinitg.
388 Thciiiunt Buccaneer. By Col.lngraham..
Kate Scotlé the Decoy Detective; or,
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392 Tile Lost Bonanza; or. The BootcfSilent;
A Wrenged Man‘s ed Trail.  Bnti’alo Bill.
395 e
Running Down a. ouble. By Geo. C. Je nks.
derirg Jew of the Sea.
R. Eyster.
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407 Captain Colder-it”s Nerve];i or. lnjur.‘
Albert W. Aiken.
Pan Handle. By Joseph E. Badger. Jr.
The wmu- erooit- or, otd Hark’s For.-
412 .
for Fortune. By Ca t. Fred. Whittaker.
414 Red Renard, the Indian Detective.
415 Hot Heart, the Detective Spy. By Wm..
By Jos. E. Badger, Jr
41 8 Sibyl. the Sea S'ren. By Col. P. lngrrham.
420 'l‘he Old River Sport. By Maj. Daniel.
Ca t. Howard Holm s.
tlve. By J. C. Cowdri k
Ni . 13: Jackson Knox. (Old Hawk.)
425 ’ he 0

11 Sword; or. The Dragon 01' thea-

By Col. P. Ingrnham. Randy Dec. 15.

Dee .
426 1112 Ghost Detective; or. The. Spy of tha-

Secrct Service. By Joseph E. Badger, Jr.
Read Dec. 22.
427 'l‘heynivci- of the Montara Mill.
3 Wm. H. Manning. Ready Dec. 29.
428 'ths Elvigrg Glim. By Leon Lewis.
Rea y an. .
‘ T i or Tom of Red Rem“
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R. Eyster. Ready Jan. 12. v c
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