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The Gonspirzitor’s Son.

A Romance of the “’eat Indlel.

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BY COLONEL PRENTISS INGRAHAM.
‘UTHOR or “xERLE, THE MUTINEER,” “MON-
TEZUMA, THE MERCILESS," mu, ETC.

CHAPTER I.
THE PIRATES OF THE LAGOON.

ALONG the beautiful shores of the ever lovely
Inland of Cuba, two vessels were gliding alnng,
undera breeze that logged for them six knots an
hour. Both were of the Class known in Cuban
Waters as goldas, and were about the same
size; but, where one was a trim, saucy looking
craft, evidently the yacht of some wealthy
planter or dignitary, the other sadly needed
paintin . her sails were ‘weather-worn and

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detected in the weather-worn craft an air of
neatness about her rig and decks that showed
disci line in her skipper, for every ro was in
its p ace, the sails set, tched though t ey were,
flat as boards and wit out a wrinkle, while the
hull was shapely in the extreme and equally as
good a model as was the other vessel.

The crew of the little trader, for such she evi-
dently was, consisted of four dark-faced men,
'(fubans without doubt, a negro man, and a
youth just upon the threshold of manhood.

The atter was at the helm and was evidently
the skipper, or master of the craft, for his dress
was of a better texture than that of his coni—
painions, and there was an air of neatness about
Lim that was almost foppish.

His form was tall, athletic and graceful, and
Iii-i face was not so dark as the com lexiou of his
Cuban crew, and yet he seemed to ave Spanish
blood in his veins.

His face was one to attract, one to admire, for
it bore the stamp of a noble nature, and, withal,
one of intelligence, resolution and daring.

His hands and feet were small, and yet the one
that rested upon the tiller held it in a grip that
denoted strength. ,

Dressed in snowy duck pants, pump shoes, a
blue flannel shirt, with a broad turnover collar,
in the points of which was worked an anchor in
silver, a black silk scarf, knotted sailor fashion.
and with a white Panama straw hat, encircled
by a silver cord, he ('Ul‘tfli‘l‘lly presented a most
deb'mnaire appearance, one to catch the eye of
the. fair sex at all times.

Instead of a belt he Were a silk sash of blue,
and in it was thrust a long-bladed knife with a
hilt that was exquisitely carved.

The oung skipper and his crew had their
eyes ternately upon their vesse and the
goleta, distant half a mile from them.

The latter was a mile away from the steep,
wooded shores of Cuba, and those on her decks
had been engaged in watching the beautiful
 as it opened to their View, and gazing
upon be little trader which had been steadin
overhauling them the past three hours, unt 1
now it was how for how.

The yacht. for such the goleta in-shore was,
had the flag of Spain flutterin r over her decks
aft‘, while at the fore were t e colors of her
owner, a gold star in a blue field.

Her sails were new, set well, and she spread a
large quantify of canvas, while her hull was an
exquiswe in el, and the sharp bows cut through
the waters like a knife.

Aft, under an awning, which in the light
breeze had been spread, were divans, rugs and
easy-chairs and there were con ated alf a
dozen peep , while forward and am dships were
the crew, six in number and dressed in a neat
uniform. ,

At the. tiller stood a seaman, and by him,
coursing the sailin of his vessel, was a young
man, the "acht’s 8 ip r, and who possessed a
ggrgd‘hand/some face t t denoted his Spanish

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Seated in one of the easy-chairs, while a
negro-is stood by her side lazily fanninfilher, was
'a matron, whose a pearance would in 'cate the
ladNy of wealth an refinement.

, ear her, half-reclining u n a divan, and
with her gaze upon the li le trading craft,
rather than the beautiful scenery, was a Cuban
maiden, scarcely OVer sixteen and beautiful tb a

.marked degree. -

Just verging into womanhood, her form was
rfection, and her lar , deer-like eyes, seemed
uh of tenderness and ove.
By her side, a ciganflo between his lips, sat a
man in the fatigue uniform of a Spanish ma or,

, Aland With a face that was striking rather t n

handsome.

He was a n of thirty, and his looks indi-

cated that he had seen much of the world and

rather eikilj‘oyed it to the full.

Agen man of fifty, with iron-gray- hair and
mustache, a shrewd rather than an intelligent
face, and the dress of a Cuban planter, com-

a ' , Flew the group. adapting, a negro slave, who

near the mainmast, where stood a small

‘ ‘ table, upon which was a silver salver eonta ning
U'decante

a silver pitcher of sherbet, stand of
cigarsan sweetmeats. -

‘1 cannot understand it, Senor Major; the
craft is really outsailmg us, and I believed I had
the fastest vessel afloat,” said the planter, with

1'  a look of annoyance as he glanced at the little

trader, which was now directly aheam.

“ that craft, Senor Camblas, I cannot unders
stand, for three hours ago she was a mile astorn,
and now, with less sail set than the Valita, she
is aheam,” answered his or Rams! Rovelez,
with an admiring lance a the Cuban maiden,
who said dryly, u in a low, musical voice:

“ I can understand it, more.”

All eyes were upon the maiden while the
mother, t‘i‘ie Senora Camblas, asked, somewhat

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now. when, three hours ago, she was a mile
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“ Because she is the faster vessel,” responded
Valita, with a sweet smile.

The Cuban uttered something very like caram-
ba ! his wife laughed, and the major looked like
one who did not enjoy the joke.

“The trader has steadily gained, although the
Valita cannot set another sail, and has more
now than her rival. But, if a still? breeze were
to favor us, the Valita would sail away from
her, I am sure,” 5 oke the planter.

" I doubt that, atlier, for onder craft is no
yacht for pleasant weather 0 ly.”

“What is it, Nunez?” cried the planter, as he
saw his sailing-master suddenly speak to the
helmsnian in a low, excited tone, and point
northward.”

“lAh, senor! the Pirates of the Lagoonsl See
—t iere!"

All were upon their feet in an instant, and
ever eye was turned in the direction indicated
by .. unez.

There, shooting out from the dark shadows of
the overhanging hills, came two ion low, black
beats, a dozen oarsmen in each, hea ing straight
for the yacht, and running at a terrific speed.

“ The Pirates of the Lagoons!

.“ We are lostl" cried the Senor Camblas in a
voice of terror.

“ Ho, all! We must beat them off, or we are
lost! Arm yourselves, all!” shouted themajor in
commanding tones; and at once all was excite-
ment on board, for in the light breeze then
blowing they knew that escape was impossible,
and the Lagoon Pirates all knew were merci-
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CHAPTER II.
AN UNLOCKED-FOE ALLY.
f THE Lagoon Pirates of Cuba were to be
ea .
Just who they were nobody seemed to know,
for it was said t at they were mountain robbers
as well as buccaneers. ‘

They were never found when searched for by
vessels-of—war; but when not expected they
would dash out from their hiding-places u )on
the merchant vessel that had approached wit in
eas reach of the shore.

Their beats carried no sails, were long, low,
canoe-like in shape, and yet were as stanch as

any ski s
he oarsmen sent them along at a ten-knot
pace and few vessels they were headed for
could escape them.

Pursued and followed to the lagoons as they
had often been by armed parties, neither they
nor their boats could be found.

Into the mountains it was said they went, and,

when as was now and then the case, plantations
would be raided, and the raiders pursued, they
would go toward the coast and there disappear
as mysteriously as though they had gone into
the sea to their death.

So it was said that the Mountain Robbers and
age dLagoon Pirates were one and the same

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When the wind was light, and a vessel within
a league of the shore it was almost sure to be a
prey to the Lagoon Pirates.

'lhe seldom went further than a league from
the s ore, and thoroughly armed, esperato
men, they were not beaten of! very readily.

Merciless they certainly were, and they .were
wont to cover up their tracks by burning a
vessel and putting the crew to deathhupon the

\princi 1e that “dead men tell no tales.

Suc were the Lagoon Pirates, who were
dashing u n the retty Cuban yacht. which,
barely sail four ots an hour, and With but

a small crew to defend her, must fall an easy
prleyv,i to the outlaws. ,

atnrally Major Ramel Rovalez took the
leadership of the yacht’s crew, for he was a
Spanish emcer who had wen fame upon many a
battle-field.

The Senor Camblas was fearful of his life,
and the lives of his wife and dau hter. He
loved gold, but feared steel and lead; at. when
life was at stake he was willing to pay out
liberally, so said anxiously:

“ Cannot we treat wi h those fellows, Senor
Major?" ,

"No, Senor Camblas; they are merciless,
and they will acce t no terms, well knowing
that they could co ect no draft you might give

them. .
“'We must fight them.”
e planter at once went below, to tell his
lie the result of his proMion, and it is likely
he would have stayed , for he was not a
“ warrior bold " but that Major Rovalez called
him again on deck. .
“ Senor, we must try and beat them off,” said
the major. ,
“ And if we fail?" - '
“ We are doomed; but we have much to
fl ht for, and may beat them back.”
hen the major, who had stationed the crew,
and armed them, gave the order‘to fire.
The guns flashed, and the bullets went flying
away tmvard the boats.
Onp of,the Lagoon Pirates was seen to fall
acroa the gunwale, and another’s car was let

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“Again, lire!" shouted Major Rovelez.

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Once more the guns flashed, but with no re-
sult that could be seen.

t. Hastin they were reloaded and fired a third
mm.

A pirate fell from his seat, but the boats still
came on.

“ Now your small-arms!” shouted Ma 'or
Revalez, drawing his pistol in one hand, is
sword in the other.

Then there was a scatterin volley, a wild
yell, a shock, as the boats struc the yacht, and
the pirates had gained the deck. .

That all hope Was gone, Major Rovalez knew,
but he was a brave man and meant to fight to
the end.

Suddenly rung out the words in Spanish:

“ Now at them, lads!”

There was a yell, and over the other side of
the yacht came a dozen men, armed with cut-
lasses and istols.

At their ead was the handsome youn skip-
per of the trader craft, and his onslaug t was
irresistible.

Standing in the com nionway, with pale,
scared face, was Valita amblas. '

She had heard her father’s cry that all was
lost, and she had sprung to where she could see
the decks and know the worst.

J ust at that moment the boat from the trader
had run alongside, and she beheld the gallant
charge of the young skipper, leading his men.

She saw him cut own two of the pirates with
his cutlass, and then force the rest into their
boats. -
Hardly had the Lagoon Pirates sprungl hack
into their long boats, -aving more than alf of
their number dead upon the yacht’s deck, when
the young skipper ca led out:

“ [‘0 your boat, men, and follow theml
Drive them to their den!”

Instantly the men obeyed and the trader’s
boat started in hot chase, the men rowing with
the quick, strong stroke of a well-trained crew,
and those who were not at the ears firing upon
the retreating outlaws.

“The boat to the starboard, men i” cried the
skipper, and the entire fire was concentrated
upon that beat. \

The Lagoon Pirates carried no muskets or
rifles. They dealt only with the pistol and cut-
lass, seekin close quarters for their red work
soithey co (1 not fire upon their pursuers, an
out by one the oarsmen in the starboard boat
fell, until but one remained, and he threw him-
self down to escape that deadly fire.

“ Now the boat to port!” cried the daring
youngv skipper, and the men kept up a steady

flre upon t 6 other boat.
Just before it reached the land the ursuers
were upon them, but the unwound. irates

sprung overboard and escaped, while t 9 one
left in the first boat attacked had already done
likewise.

The two long canoes were taken in tow, with
half a dozen dead irates in-each, andthe victors
started back for e yacht, down toward which
the trader was now standing, under two men
left on board of her. -'

In the mean time, Major Rovalez ha‘d quickly
had the bodies of the dead irates tossed into the
sea, from the deck of the slits, while the three
wounded men on the yacht were cared for, and
the two dead were carried forward and rever-
ent] covered from sight. -

“ hat band of Lagoon Pirates won’t trouble
you again, senor,” said the youn ski per, as he
was rowing by the yacht to on his own
vessel. ‘ '

“ 80! my man, come on board, for I wish to
reward you i" called out Senor Camblas.

“ If that is your purpose, senor, I care not to
come. I accept no pay for doing my duty,” was
the hen hty reply.

“ We said! at the fellow is im udent,” re-
marked the major, and aloud he cal ed out: .

“Come alongside, sir, for I wish to speak to,

on.”
y The skipper put his helm down and ran his
boat alongside of the yacht. ringing light]
upon her deck, and domng his anama at wit
a low how, as he saw the Senora and Senorita

(Jamblas, while his eyes lighted up with ad- ‘

miration at the beauty of the maiden.

“ Well, senor?” he said politelv, addressing
the Spanish officer who confronted him.

“ You have rendered us a reat service, Senor
Skipper, for we would have ad hard work to
have beaten those pirates back. but for your
timely aid," said the ma or, while Valita stepped
forward and said somew t warmlg: .

“ Give the young entleman t 9 credit he

deserves, Me or Rov ez, for but for his com-I '

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CHAPTER III.
mourners.

Mason Rovamz winced under the words of '

the maiden, but said: . _
“ I mean to give the sailor full credit, Senorita

Valita, in the reward he shall receive, for I ‘

shall be most liberal in my

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able to surprise them.
’r “ That is all there is of it, senor, and I bid you
_, O good—evening.”
' The major was angry. He felt that he owed
‘ his life, and the lives of the others, to the young
a sailor; but it cut him to the quick that he coul
L not square the debt of gratitude with a little
, gift of gold.
' The young man was no ordinary persona e,
and he addressed him with the air of one w o
a felt that he was his equal.

“ For what you havo done for me, senor, I
thank you from my heart, in the name of my
parents and myself, for fearful indeed would

ave been our fate but for you. Will you not
let me at least know the name of our brave pre—
server."

As Valita had spoken, she stepped forward
and grasped the hand of the young sailor,
whose face flushed crimson, while that of Major
Rovalez paled with anger.

“You make too much of what he has done,
Senorita Canddas, and, which he has at least
the good sense to see is hardly Worth pay for,”
somewhat hotly interruptml the officer.

The young man smiled, but paying no heed to
the words of Rovalez, said, addressing Vulita,
as he stood before her with head uncovered:

“ My name is Angelo Rebello, senorita, and I
am but a coast trader, yonder craft being my
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cause either your brother or yourself to sufler
ant; ill effects, and to bid you adios I”

e bowed as he spoke, with the courtly air of
a Chevalier, and was turning to his boat, when
Senor Caniblas called yiut:
“ Isryonder craft buta common trader, young
senor

“ Yes, senor."

“ She sails remarkably well.”

“ She has never met er superior, senor—not
even in your beautiful craft.”

“ You are but a braggart!” muttered the
major.

“ It is well, senor, for you, that m pretty
Bread Winner was not distanced y your
yacht,” replied Angelo Rebello, who heard the
major’s remark. ,

“ Is it customary for trading vessels of the
size of yours to carry such a large crew?”
sneered the major, who seemed to fair! hate
the man who had saved his life, and w 0 had
‘been so kindly spoken to by Valita Camblas.

“ Again you are fortunate, Senor Officer, that
I have so large a crew.”

“ You ot a proper reply, Major Rovalez that
time,” alita remarked with a laugh, that
seemed only to increase the anger of the omcer,
for he said:

“Whenacraft like yours sails as she does,
and carries so large a crew, she can be nothing
else than—”

“ What, Senor?” asked the youth, ‘as the
major hesitated.

“ A smu ler, or a pirate.”

“Senor cer, but for the presence of ladies
I would punish that insult as it deserves,” an
a sin was the young sailor about to depart
w on the major stepped before him, his swo

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“Hold! I am a Spanish officer, and I de-
,mandtoknow who and what you are, for if
that wild looking set of men with you are not
pirates, then I am tlv mistaken.”

“For shame, 'or Rovalez,
who has saved your ife but now, and who has
just told you that the presence of m mother
and myself alone protect on!” an Valita’s
face flushgg With anger, w her large, dreamy
e esflash .

y“ Valita, my child, you are rude to theme. or,
who knews his duty, ’ cried the Senor Camb .

“ Yes, my child, go at once into the cabin,

and remain there until you come to your
” commanded the plantar in silent tones.

But, Valita Camblas was not one to be
silenced, and she responded with spirit:

“I am not rude mother. nor will I go into
the cabin. Major Hovalezhas no right to in-
sult one tovwhom we all owe our lives. ’

“Senorita, I regret this scene, I assure you,
and I will remove ht onto the cause of the
trouble, by bidding you adios."

Again id Angelo Rebello start toward his
boat; but once more Major Rovalez confronted
him while he hissed:

’fl‘lota step do you move. sir, until you tell
me what your vessel is, and why "you carry a
score of cut-throat pirates on boa f"

“Senor Major Boulez. for I just heard you
so called, knowing your name, I am aware that

on do hold high rank and have much to say in
he Government of Cuba, so I will tell you
‘ . ' frankly that my vessel is a West Indian trader,

, voyaging from island to island, while these men

 m see are really pirates for I rescued them
 ' night, from their vesee which was sinking,
 mdamtakin themto a seaport where I am
 to give them t eir liberty.
1 .' - ‘ My own crew is but a small one, but with

jthese men on board I asked them to go to the
 out this yacht, and they did their work
the result has shown.
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“ I will not, for I declare you a prisoner, and
shall ut your pirate crew in irons.”

“ y dear senor, you were unable a while ago
to defend your vessel with what force you had,
so pray do not expect me either to ield as a
prisoner, or to permit these men to 0 so, for,
pirates though they are, I icked them up in dis-
tress at sea, and shall not tray them.”

“ Do you dare disobey me, as an officer of
Spain?” shouted Major Rovalez.

“ I do, in this matter, Major Rovalez, so stand
aside, I say, and permit me to pass”

“Never! I will run you through first.”

As the major fairly shouted the words, he
sprung tower the mysterious young sailor as
though to run him through with his sword.

CHAPTER IV.
THE THREAT.

As the Spanish officer started toward Angelo
Rebello with murder in his eye, Valita uttered a
cry of alarm and sprung forward, as though to
shield the young sailor; but the young skip Ar
still carried the sword which he had used in his
attack upon the Lagoon Pirates, and seeing that
the Spaniard was in deadly earnest, he raised
the weapon quick] , the blades cro.»sed, and,
after a few passes ajor Rovalez was disarmed.

A most superior swordsman, he was utterly
amazed to find his sword sent flying far away,
to fall into the sea. ,

“Senor, I will be more merciful, than you
would have been to me,” said Rebello, and he
moved toward his boat, to find that the dozen
men in it, whom he had said were pirates, Were
now boarding the yacht, while one of them said:

“ You had no right to tell them who we were,
and we’ll settle him, or he’ll han us yet.”

“ Hold, men! As ashipwrecke crew you were
entitled to in protection, and I will carry on,
as I romise , to a place of safety. This 0 car
can 0 you no harm, for he has not the power;
so back to your boat!”

“Not until we throw him into the sea, the
S anish dog, to want the noose about our necks,
a ter we had saved his life,” cried the ringleader,
an evil-faced Portu ese.

“ You shall not arm him! Back again into
your boat, I command you!”

It was a critical moment, and no one felt it
more than did Major Rovalez.

If it was true, as had been said, that the
young sailor commanded an honest trading-
craft, and had picked the men n at sea, who
had followed him to the rescue of he yacht, it
was natural to suppose that, when their lives
had been threatenec by the Spanish ofllcer, An-
gelo would have no power to check them in
their attack 11 n Rovalez.

The crew o the acht had suffered too severe-
ly in the attack 0 the Iagoon Pirates to offer
any resistance, and the major certain] was

werless and had placed his strength in the

t that he was a Spanish ofilcer, which he sup-
posed would terrify all outlaws.

He had gone too far, as he saw, and now, the
very one whom he had attempted to kill was
a ain his protector!

f the men were really the crew of the young
sailor, who might be a pirate—and his having
so fleet a craft, and so many men on board, cer-
tainly looked suspicious—then he might be able
to control them; but the affair had certainly
taken a most critical turn, and it was yet to be
determined who would prove the master.

The men hesitated at the bold stand of the
young skipper, and then looked at their leader,
the Portuguese.

He said:

“ Senor, we owe you our lives, and we don’t
wish to go against you. We believe you will
take us to a seaport where we will escape in
safety; but this flue-feathered peacock flies too

' h for that fowl, and must come down. We
w string‘him up, and then pbe your orders.”

“ You 8 all do no such thing, or, as an officer
of Spain, he intended only to do his duty,
then h he went out of his way to do so, under
exist g circumstances, I admit.

“ Back to your boat, men 1”

The men looked at each other, and at their
leader. '

“The Spaniard shall hang, as he threatened
us " declared the Portuguese, sullenly

‘Meu, as a Cuban, I serVe under the flag of
Spain, and I will protect one of its officers ,in
need. Do not force me to bloodshed, mynman,”
and the young sailor stepped squarely front
of‘tl}; Portu ese. m,”

0 on are me, young:

“I dd: unless you obey me, for I allow no one

to dispute where I command,” was the bold re-

s use.
p3 I’ve a mind to toss you into the sea,” was the
threatening retort, and the man had the ugly
look of a wolf in his'anger.
“ Don’t attempt it, but back to your boat !"
The Portuguese pirate whipped out a knife and
made a spring upon the young sailor: but, quick
as he was, the other was quicker, and‘drove his
sword to the hilt in his body, and, ere the man
could fall, An 10 caught and threw him over
the low bulwar into the son. with a strength
that was marvelous, while he called out to the

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boat, for that fellow brought on his own
death.”

The men were a lawless set; but in their very
lawlessness yielded to a master. They at once
5 rung back into their boat, where, without the
s i htest hesitation or fear of them, Angelo
Re He followed, and took his seat at the tiller,
saying in an uanVed voice:

“ Give way, men 1”

The order was obeyed, and, as the boat moved
away from the yacht’s side and headed toward
the trader, not a cable’s length distant, Major
Rovalez, unsubdued by the narrow escape he
had met with, of death at the hands of the in-
furiated pirates, called out uni-Ely:

“ This day’s work shall not forgotten, you
pirate dogs, and I’ll yet see you a] hanged to
the yard-arm of a Spanish frigate!”

A rude laugh from the outlaws greeted this
savage threat, and the boat sped swiftly on its
way toward the little West Indian trader.

CHAPTER V.
A PLOT OVERHEARD.

THOSE on the yacht watched the raflid depar-
ture of the boat; and one at last, Valita, felt an
anxiety for the young Cuban sailor, for she
feared that his crew might attempt a mutiny.

She was gazing after the receding boat, as it
went toward the trader, when the major stepped
up to her side.

He was as jealous as a Turk, and his face
showed it as he said:

 

“ You seem deeply interested, Senorita Cam-

blas, in that young pirate?”

“ I am not so heartless, Ma 'or Rovalez, as not
to feel an interest in one to w om I owe such a
debt of gratitude as I do to Senor Rebello.”

“ Ah! you remember even his name?”

“ Certainiiy, and a pretty name it is—An elo
Rebello, an it shall often be on my lips, w on
I sayimy prayers.”

“ on would pray for a pirate?”

“If he were a pirate, and did what he has
done, yes, for he would be worthy at least of
being remembered in our prayers.”

“ e is a pirate.”

"Then why did he rescue us from those we
knew were pirates, and not seize the acht him-
'iselfg, His actions belie your words, ajor Rove—

ez.

The major was angry clear through. He
loved the maiden, and was jealous of the slight-
est glance upon another, and now that he found
her interested in one who was, if not a pirate,
at least a common seamen, he was both incensed
and stung in his Castilian pride, and especially
was he now mortified that he owed to Angelo
Rebello his life, and had also been so cleverly
disarmed by him.

“The. fellow is but a common seaman, Sen-
orita Camblas, and if not a irate, he has out-
lawed himself by his acts .”

“His manners are remarkabl courtly for a
common seaman, and might we be copied by
some courtiers, while his langua 0 did not show
ignorance, and while his swordsmanship was
quite remarkable, his mercgv was equal] I0, as
you certainl can bear evi ence to, Ma or Bo-
valez,” and t e Senorita Valita smiled sweetly.

The major uttered an oath under his breath,
while Senor Camblas and his wife. seeing that
their daughter was fretting the omcer
beyond endurance, walked up to them and the
former said:

“That is a bold youth, Major Rovalea, but I
hope, on account 0 the service he ‘ rendered
you will overlook his impertinence to you!” ‘

“Yes, Major Revues, for we certainly owe
much to him, though I admit he deserves pun-
ishment for having disarmed you.”

The Senora Camblas made an unfortunh‘te
mistake, to refer to that not, which, more than

all else, humbled the proud Spaniard, as no man '

yet had proven his superior with a blade, in a
swordcrossing bout with him.

“ What! would you have had him stand and
let Major Rovalez run him through,‘mother
rather than disarm him when he was 
enough as a swordsman to do so?” asked Valita.

The ma r fairly chewed his lips, while the
senora sai :

“ He should not have resisted an officer, my
dear, and I hope ou will have nothing more to
say i n the sub t.”

‘ o, for you are but a ' land know noth-
ing about such things,” the p nter added.

‘I have eyes.” was‘the quick response, and
Valita used them b again observing the other
yeesel, which was ready under way and head-
ing along the coast as before. .

‘ I shall not overlook the fellow’s oflenae,
senor, even thoufldyou and the genera ask it,
as it would set a precedent, and he must be
punished, thou of course hisservices will miti—
gate it, so tha it will not be death,”and the
major gave a Kicked smile, for he hadthepower
ttgénakethe y ng sailorsafler,and he meant

0 so.
Valita calmly watched the receding craft,

pa no head to his words, and, as the hi:
mov on her way once more, she new i: a
breeze was  up which would send the
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yacht, her namesake heeled well over under the
increasing breeze and went bowling along at a

ten- knot pace.
A lance at the other craft showed that she
8 up far better under the pressure, and when

soon after the Valita had to take in her topsails,
for her scuplpers were under, to leeward, the
other, thong still gaining on the yacht without
extra canvas, set more!

“ That is a remarkable craft,” declared the
planter, who was a good amateur sailor.

“ She is a wonder, senor—a wonder, for she
carries all of her canvas where we must reef, if
the breeze grows stronger,” said Nunez ,Mora,
the sailing master of the Valita.

“ It then more convinces me that she is not an
honest craft,” Major Rovalez remarked.

“I will give him his rice for the craft, for I
can have her wholly re tted, and, with new and
larger sails, she would be a marvel,” the planter
remarked.

“ His craft will be confiscated, senor, for that
shall be is punishment, for I will see to it and
Eon can then buy her at a mere song,” Major

ovalez remarked, in a low tone.

“ Good! I‘ll be glad to do so. senor, and I will
place the money in your hands for the pur-
chase. Why, she fairly flies away from us, in
spite of the increasing breeze and sea growing
rou her!

“ must have her, Major Rovalez, I must
have that craft!” cried the planter, with en-
thusiasm.

“ I will see to it that you do, Senor Camblas,”
r nded the ma 'or, in a low voice.

ut, Valita h heard the plot, and the look
that crossed her beautiful face showed that she
meant to counterplot to thwart them.

CHAPTER VI.
A v 1 L L A E D E N .

IT was noon of the followin day when the
Valita ran into the harbor of avana and drop-

anchor.

The little trader had drogped her almost hull
down by the time night he come on, and when
darkness settled upon the sea, she was seen no
more from the deck of the yacht.

The next morning other sails were visible, but
the trader was not among them.

Upon the Vahta there was nota happy feeling
as had been the case before the discovery of the
other craft.

Then all was calm enjjotyment: but the coming

f Angelo Rebello had 0 t a cloud that would

t pass away.

Ma' r Rovalez tried to make himself a
the p anter told stories and the senora
but still 11 was not as before.

Valita was quiet, thoughtful, and inclined to
be sarcastic.

The yacht dashed swiftly along, and the Cuban
planter would have been in ecstasies at her
splendid behavior, but for the fact that he had
seen a common coast trader far her superior in
speed , stanchness.

“ I ave that craft,” he had said, and to

that end, he and Major Rovalez had
decid' upon a plan as they sat on deck late at
night smoking their cigars and sipping their
wine.

“ We will find her in port when we“ get there,
and then I will act,” the major had said.

But the major did not prove a good rophct in
thisbocase, for'they did not find the tra er in the

r r.

Every vessel was scanned closely for her; but
among the hundreds there, and some of them

htitty coasters, too, the one they sought was not
re. '

“ Irknew that he was a pirate.

“ I might have known he would not dare enter
port.” said Major Rovalez.

With this the anchor was let fall and the party
went on shore.

Ma or Rovalez was driven to his handsome

ble,
aughed,

hubs or quarters in town, while the planter and

his wife and daughter drove out to their country
villa a league distant from the city.

It was a superb home, well befitting one who
owned a dozen plantations and a thousand slaves,
as did Senor Mare: Camblas, who was one of
the wealthiest men in Cuba. and prided himself
qpon it.

Situated upon an eminence, surrounded by
terraces of flowers, with a valley on one side,
aforeston the other and an extensive view in
any direction Villa Eden was a home in which

muses certainly should ever dwell.
~ villa was very large, built in the shape of
a castle, with a grand tower on one wing, a
plane In the center and fountains to cool the at-
mosphereu n evefland, while the perfume of
flowers doe con tly upon the air.

There were hammocks scattered about, invit-
ing to a siesta shady nooks, rustic retreats and
any number of attractions and luxuries.

laves, in their snow-white attire were ready
to do the slightest bidding, and all who visited
at Villa Eden were 'wont to es. that it had
been th s appr riately named, or it was in-
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had built for him the yacht Valita, and she was ‘

upon her trial tri around the island of Cuba,
with only Major valez as a nest, when she
is presented to the reader at a time when all on
board would have been taken b the Lagoon
Pirates, but for the luck of Ange o Rebello.

Before she had eft the acht, Valita had
found an opportunity for a ew words with the
young sailing-master, Nunez Mora, and she

ad appeared to be conversin with him in a
very confidential tone, which, d the major or
her parents seen, would have aroused the jeal-
oulsiy of the one and the ire of the other.

unez Mora was a Spaniard, and it was said
that he had once been in the navm Spain, but
having left, for some reason, become a
mate on board a Cuban coaster, and thus came
to get the berth upon the yacht as sailing-master,
throu h the agents of the planter in town.

He ad shown himself a thorough sailor, and
all that he could do for the pleasure of the
cruise he had done, so that the planter, his wife
and Valita were most pleased with him.

As for the major, he had not spoken a dozen
words to him on the trip, and appeared yet to
watch him very closely from some reason.

In the attack upon the yacht, by the Pirates
of the Lagoon, Nunez Mora had shown himself
. of pluck and good fighting qualities.

The news of the attack upon the yacht by the
Lagoon Pirates at once spread through the city,
an visits of congratulation began to flow in
steadily from the friends and acquaintances of
the planter and his wife.

But for some reason the rumor got about that
the lagoon pirates had been beaten of! by Major
Rovalez and the crew of the Valita, no mention
being made of the coming to the rescue of
An elo Rebello.

hose who talked with Valita, however, ot a
very truthful statement of the affair, over ear-
ing which, her father said, with more anger
than was his wont in addressin her:

“ My child, sim y thank the oly Mother for

your safety, and at Major Rovalez and m self

tell of the manner in which we beat 0 the
pirates, as you know nothing about such
things.”

The factI of Valita flushed at the reprooi', and
she said in reply:

“ I know enough, father, to feel that but for
the arrival of that young stripper and his men,
our doom would have been ed.”

The planter muttered something about “ meas-
uring tongues with a woman,” and walked off
to see Senor Nunez Mora, who a servant told
him wished to speak with him.

The guests just then departed and Valita was
seizfid with a sudden desire to take a stroll in the
par .

Calling her maid, a retty quadroon, and
getting her sunshade s e walked down the

vel drive and, reaching the grand gateway

eadinfinto the villa grounds, sat down in n a
rustic nch as though to await the coming of
some on .

e

She had not waited very long before a horse-
man was seen approaching, and Fidela, the
maid, said quickly:

“ It is the Senor Mora, senorita.”

“Yes, and now I will learn what he has to
tell, for I feel assured that he came to see me,”
was the answer of Valita.

CHAPTER VII.
srnrnerno 'rnn TRAP.

As Nunez Mora turned out of the gateway;
leading to Villa Eden, he discovered Senori
Valita and her maid and rode toward the spot
where they were in the woodland.-

glamonnting, he raised his hat politely and

en :
“Senorita, I had written a note to get into
your hand in some way; but your remark, as
you your father and myself, led me to
think I would see you here, so I can tell you
what 1 have to say.’

“ And what is there to tell, Senor Mora?” asked
Valita, with consulerable interest.

“ The trader returned this morning, senorita.”

“ Ab! and with what result?” '

“ She ran in st the yacht, and dropped
anchor a few cab es’ length beyond.”

“And her commander ’

“I saw on her decks the brew youth who
rescued us, and his crew only; those who came
with him, and who he said were pirates whom
he had rescued from a wreck at sea, not being
with him.”

“ Perhaps they were in the hold, out of sight,
or the cabin, for you remember we did not see
them on the deck of the vessel, while coming
with her?"

“ If they were on board, senorita, they were
evidently well hidden, for a Government barge
Wed her. soon after her arrival, and—"

‘ I expected it! I feared it!

“ But proceed, Senor Mora.” '

“The youn ca tain was taken off, in irons,
and his crew p under guard, for the barge
left an officer and his men on board.”

“ And the prisoner was taken alone?”

“ Yes senorita.” '

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“ When was this, Senor Mora?”

“Three hours ago, Senorita Camblas, for I.
our father about

made an excuse to visit
certain changes in the yacht s rig, that I might
oberour request and report at once to 'ou. ’

“ on are kind, Senor Mora, and I Wish you
to do more for me.”

“ I am wholly at your service, senorita,”

“ It is a most ungenerons, ungrateful act upon
the part of Major Rovalez to arrest this young
man, and in my father to permit it, for if he
insisted that it should not be done, the major
would yield, I feel assured.

“I do not believe the young man an outlaw,
and were be, his act should cause his forgiveness
for crimes committed.

“ But I wish to know the truth, and I ask you
to find out all that you can for me about him.
“ It may require gold, and hard work; but I
feel that on can accomplish it, and this purse
will supp y you with what funds you will need.”
'_I(‘ihe face of the Spaniard flushed, and he
1 : t
“I will do all in my power, senorita, for I
wish to see the young man free, be he pirate or
not. If I have to use gold to do so, I will call
upon you, for I am not rich myself.”

“ Be prepared n0w, Senor Mora, for you
might be unable to see me or get word to me
when you needed gold. So take this purse, and
if you have aught to communicate, write me a
note and leave it just here.”

And Valita indicated a hiding-place for the
missive.

“I will obey, senorita,”

“And Fidela will come here mornin noon.
and evening of each day, for, Senor ora, I
will not allow that young man to suffer punish-
ment if I can prevent it, and I will not betray
you in the matter, I assure you.”

“ It is ve

you just what has been done or may be done in
the matter.”

And so saying, Nunez Mora mounted his horse
and rode away.

The next morning, when Fidela sought the
spot where any communication was to be left,
5 e found a note.

She carried it quickly to her young mistress,
who, opening it, read:

“The young sailor has been placed in a dungeon
in the Moro Castle.

“ I will be at th-- same place of meeting at sunset
to-day, when I hope to have important news to com~
niunicate.“

There was no address, ror name signed,
which showed that Nunez Mora was at least
cautious.

All day Valita was anxious for time to
fly, that she might learn what her spy had to
communicate.

She had become deeply interested in the young
Cuban sailor, and, in fact, thought more of him
than she cared even to admit to herself.

He was certainly most gentlemanly in bear-
ing, there was nothing of the ordinary sailor,
about him, and his pluck had been most thor-
ou hly tried.

nor Camblas and his wife, Valita well
knew, had looked over all of the best offers
made for her hand, and both had decided upon
the Spanish ofiiccr, Major Rovalez.

He was of patrician blond. was said to be very
rich, and certainly had great influence both in
Spam with his sovereign and in Cuba with the
ca tain-general.
fie was looked upon as a risin man, and
many hinted that when Captain neral Don
Quixote Buriel should retire, it was more than
likely] that Major Ramel Rovalez would step
into is shoes.

Senor Camblas was a shrewd man, and ‘had
an eye to steadily increasing his riches, and
with a son-in-law high in authority, he would
have pewer and chances not otherwrse thrown
in his way.

He was a Cuban, as was his wife and had the
antipath that many of those of his race had
toward paniards.

But one like Major‘Rovalez was an exce tion,
and so he had received the offer of the istin—
guished officer for the hand of his daughter with

eat consideration, and had at once given
galita tounderstand that she was to become the
Senora Rovalez after she had passed her seven—
teenth year. 3

In love with no one, accustomed to obey, and
considering that it was the right thing for her
prerents to select her future usband for her,

alita had acquiesced quietly, for she rather
liked the gallant major, whom all other maidens
were most anxious to insnare. ‘

So matters stood at the time of the attack on
the yacht by the Pirates of the Lagoon.

But Valita had a warm heart and a proud
spirit, and she was not one to submit to wroreig

inst the allant young sailor who had risk

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Rovnlrz, and amuse t e ire of her parents, y
Openly espousing the cause of the youth, she de-
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It was therefore with deep interest in what
she might learn, that Valita called Fidela to ac-
company her to the meeting-place with Senor
Mora, that afternoon at sunset.

CHAPTER VIII.
THE MAJOB’S PLOT.

THE Spanish sailing-master of the acht, put

in an appearance, very soon after alita and
Fidela arrived at the place of rendezvous.
. “ I hope you will pardon my askin you to
meet me, Senorita Camblas, but I fe t that I
could not write what I have to say,” said the
sailor.

“ I gladly pardon you, senor: but what have
you to communicate?”

“ I discovered, senorita, that the goleta is a
coast, or island 'trader, by name the Bread
Winner, and her owner and master is the young
sailor who came to our rescue so daringly.

“ He dwells on the north coast near Cardenas,
and there lives his mother.

“ This I found out from a man who had once
sailed with him.

“ He has four seamen and a negro servant in
crew, and is an honest trader.”

“And yet he has been sewed?”

“Yes, senoritu, he was seized, as I told you,
immediately upon his enterin port, and a
guard is now upon his vessel, w 0 he lies in a

ungeon of the castle.”

“ And his fate?”

“ He is to be executed, as far as I can learn
the facts, senorita, as a irate.”

The face of Vali:a uamblns turned pale, and
her e es flashed fire, while she said:

“ ow gained you this information of in-
fam , Senor Mora?”

“ E‘mm a page at the ca tain-general‘s Palacio,
senorita, whom I visite to ascertain what he
coul l for me, of the fate of the young sailor.”

“ You did well, Senor Mora.

“ Pray tell me all that the page discovered.”

“He overheard a conversation, senorita, be-
tWeen the governor of the castle, Major Rova-
lez and the captain-general, and it seems that
the matter was to be kept secret from the pub-
lie, the qoleta was to be sold and the young
skipper executed as a pirate.

‘ ‘his, beggiiig your pardon, senorita, was at
the request 0 ajor Rovalez, who said that he
had proof of the guilt of young Rebello, and the
captain- neral gave orders to the governor of
the cast 9 to execute the prisoner secretly, in
three days, while the major had instructions to
send the crew of the goleta to the castle, for ‘ -
prisonment, and to sell the vessel and turn the
money received for her into the Government
treasury.”

“ Senor Mora, you have done well, and I shall
not forget your kindness.

“ I am interested in this youn man, from the
fact, that because he befriend us, and humili-
ated Major Rovalez, he is to be treated as an
outlaw.

“ It shall not be, for, if I cannot help him in
one way, I will in another, and I may call upon
you again for your aid.

“ Again I thank you, senor, and must ask you
to come here once each day, in case I should
wish to communicate with you,” and Valita
held forth her little hand, which the Spaniard
warmly grasped, but with a mark of deepest re-
s

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the villa, Valita plotting in her mind, as she

went along what she should do to save the dar-
ing young sailor from the ignominious death
w ic was to be visited upon him through the
jealous hatred of Ma' r Rovalez,

Eardhflliy had she her room, when Fidela,
who one to t 6 kitchen on some errand,
hastened into the chamber, and said, excitedly:

“ Senorita, Major Boulez has just ar-
rived, and he tolr the Senor Master that he had
news to tell him about the goletz, and they havo
gone to the librar , and here islthe key of the
stair door, which ran and locked and took out,
I0 if you go there and slide back the panel under
the  you can hear all they say.”

“ idela, I do not like the 1 ea of being an
eavesdropper.”

“ Yes, senorita, but you might find out some-
thing the Senor Mora did not know about the
youn senor.”

“ e; and as it is a case of life and death, I
will go.”

So sayin , she gathered her skirts about her,
and all softly down the stairs leadinfi into a
\vestibu 9 connecting‘ with her father’s brary,
Where he always too his guests who came upon
im rtant busmess.

here was a he] in the door, and throu h
this Valita cou d hear every word said with

the room.

The door being locked by the cunning qua—
roon Valita wou d have am e time to escape,
should any one come to the cor, and the only
other approach was from the upper floor, where
Fidela was doing guard duty, to call her young
mistress should her mother come to her rooms to

" The two Occupants of the room, the planter
and his guest, had just taken their seats. when
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A portiere hung over the door from within
the library, so that she knew she would be ef-
fectually concealed, and the movement of the
panel. hidden from View.

The panel had been placed in the door for a
circulation of air, when the planter did not care
for too much of a breeze through the room, and
the artful Fidela had discovered its use as a
point of observation, or for eavesdropping pur-
poses, having doubtless taken advantage of it
herself on former occasions, for the negress was
excellent] well informed as to matters in the
Camblas lOllSChOld.

“ Well, senor, as I told you, I have good news
for you,” was what Valita heard the major say,
as he lighted a cigar and threw himself into an
easy-chair.

" I am always glad to hear good news, Major
Rovalez, I assure you,” was the planter’s re-
sponse, and Valita knew that her father was
seated in his favorite place by the window.

Her face flushed with shame, at the thought
of what she was doing; but then she remember-
ed the life of a brave young man was at stake,
and she remained.

“ You will get your yacht, senor.”

“The trader?”

“ Yes, senor.”

“ At what price?”

“ Name your price, Senor Camblas, as I have
her for sale, and the price goes to the Govern-

”

‘: I’ll give three thousand pesos for her as she
is.’

“ You need give but one thousand, senor, for,
as I said, there will be no competition.”

This was a. strOng card with the major, to
save the planter two thousand pesos, and he
knew it.

“ I will hand you an order on my agents for
the sum, major. before you leave.

“ But how did you arrange it?”

“I convinced the captain-general that the
young master of the goleta was a pirate, and
be, when questioned as to what he had done
with the men on his vessel, said that he had run
them to Key West and there landed them.

“ This proved that he was trying to play hon-
est, though carrying a pirate crew,and doubtless
committing piracies when at sea.

“ The captain-general then sent ' for the
governor of the castle, and ordered him to exe-
cute the prisoner, and also commanded me to
send the crew of the goleta to prison, where
they will be k t for several years, and their
fate will not be nown, you see.

“ I had orders also to sell the goleta, and
turn the money into the treasury, and the cap—
tain-general will aflix his seal to the orders to-
morrow afternoon, and immediately after I will
send your yacht's sailing-master on board the
trader, with a crew of four men, and order him
to any int to refit that you may desire to send
the omit—though I would suggest Baltimore in
the United States.

“ When she returns, no one will know her.”

“ That is so, Major Rovalez, but it is hard

that this yo sailor should turn out so bad."

“ Yes, ve , senor.”

“ You tol the captain eneral that he had
saved us from the Lagoon iratesi"

“ Yes, Senor Camblas, but suggested that he
did it, simply to cover up his own acts as a pi-
rate.
dezlgerhaps so; but I hate to have him put to

t .’ '
As the planter spoke, Valita heard Fidela call
her, and hastened away, while she said firmly;

“ He shall not die, or he is not guilty— is
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CHAPTER IX.

HOPE.

Sun!) in a cell of the grim old stone fortress
and prison, whose walls have hidden more
misc than any like spot on earth, was Angelo
Rebel o, the young master of the goleta.

The cell was a dismal, loathsome place, and
where only the most desperate prisoners were
wont to be confined.

But the spirit of the brave youth was unbro-
ken, and though chains bound him to the floor,
he had not los hope or courage.

Presently the iron door of his cell was thrown
back and a keeper a peered, lantern in hand,
for the loom there, ough it was bright sun-
light fhout, was such that one unaccustomed
to the darkness could not see distinctly.

“ A lady to see you, prisoner,” laid the

keeper.

“ A lady to see me?” was the surprised quasi-iv;
and the youn man rose, his chains clanking
mall; as”he d (1 so.

‘ es

b “ Alas! can my mother have heard that I am
ere

“ I know not who she is, prisoner: but she
hears the permit of the captain-general to see
you and she awaits‘a few paces off.”

“I will see her, of course.”

“ Advance, lady.” said the guard.

“ I would see the prisoner alone, senor,” said
a low voice.

“ l must remain. lady.”

“ Remaiuwrthin sight, but ud}; near.”

“ Here.”

The prisoner knew that the guard had re-
ceived a liberal fee, and the next moment a
vailed lady appeared in the doorway.

The lantern revealed that she was dressed in
black, and that her face was securely vailed so
that it would not be recognized.

“ Senor Rebello, I will unvail, but pray do
not speak my name aloud, for my coming is un-
known, except to two other persons.”

“ The senorita—”

But Rebello checked himself, and added:

“ And you have come to see me, sweet lady?”

t1 X'es.”

“ In this loathsome place?”

“ Why not? for being here you need aid.”

I “ Alas! I cannot get succor here, and I was
? told but this morning to prepare for death.”

“ So I have heard.”

“ lndeed! I supposed that Spanish ofiicials
‘ kept their dark deeds a secret.”

“ The fact of your arrest and imprisonment
reached my ears, it matters not how. ’

“ I think from your kindness in trying to find
out, senorita.”

“ We will not discuss that, Senor Rebello, for
I have little time to remain, and I wish to ask
you some questions.”

“ Certain] , senorita.”

“ You wil answer them in all truth and hon-
tasty?”

“ U n my honor senorita,” /
“ Wat is your rehl name?” ‘
“ Angelo Rebello.”

“ You are a Cuban?”

t‘ I am.”

“ Your calling!”

“ A sailor.”

“ Your home?”

“ Near Cardenas.”

“Who dwells there?” ‘
“My mother and sister; and senorita, my sis-

 

sa ing much.” .
olita blushed at the compliment, but con-
tinned:

“ Did you ever commit one lawless act?”

“ With a noble mother to gmde me right, sen-
orita, how could I he the wretch these Spaniards
accuse ‘me of being?”

“ Your veSsel is a legitimate trader, then?”

“ Yes, senorita, I have never done one act that
I am ashamed of.”

“ And those pirates upon your vessel the day
you saved the yacht?”

you, senorita.”

“ And what became of them?” ‘

“ After the threat of the Spanish major, I ran
to Key West and landed them.”

:‘ 8nd tllilen?” h ”

‘ ame ere wit m cargo.

“ And then?” y

“ I was seized and brou ht here, senor-in,
from which place I am to be ed forth and shot,
I am told.”

“ Senor Rebello, I believe every word that you
have uttered, and I shall do all in my power to

“xmdhl “ta, f though I
em you senor: or c _
tolife. as is natural yet I dread more the “g
row that must fall on those I love than I do
death, and bitter indeed will be the blow upon
my mother and sister.”

“ I will do all in in power, senor, and though
I am but a young gir , working against a man

success.

“ I went to the captain-generde asked him
for Wei-unit to visit a prisoner. .

“ ho that prisoner was I did nottell him,
but he granted the request, and so I am here.

“lshallnowtry oneplantosave ou,nnd if
not successful, I will try another, so bag at you
to have b ”

dungeons, giving a fervent
when she was again in the r.

“ Now to see Major Rev
and she entered the hired colonic, in which an—
other clcsely-vailed female form sat, and bade
tbedriver to go at once to the abodocftho
Spanish odlcer. .

CHAPTER X.
DISPAIB.

“Con with me here,” said Valita to
vailed companion, as she descended from

tion-room of the Spanish major; for, as a pa
lic oflcerhewaswonttoreceve visitsfromall
kinds of people, and the going there of the mai-
den attracted nn marked attention.

waiting; but Valita had no time to wai for in
was nervous about being away from me Id-

the villa, left it at the house of a friend, and
there she and her com ion had put on heavy
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Valita had made herself known to the captain-
general and been nted a pass to visnt the
prisoner in the Cast e El Moro.

“ Ask Major Rovalez if he will see me now?”
said Valita to the pompous military attendant.

“ A dozen await the senor’s pleasure now, and
you must take your turn,” was the reply.

“ I cannot.”

“ 1 know my duty, and you must await your
turn,” was the sullen reply.

Valita hesitated an instant, and then said:

“ Here, take this ring to Major Rovalez, and
sa that the wearer wishes to see him at once.”

The soldier started, for the ring was a superb
diamond solitaire, out accompanying it was a
golden onza, evidently not intended for the
mfior’s pocket, but the attendant’s.

e seemed to so understand it, for Valita and

her companion were ushered into an ante—
chamber, while the soldier went on with the

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“gThc. bearer of this, senor, wishes to see you
at once ”

Ma 'or Rovalez was taking his ease in smoking-
cap ‘ 'ng-gown and slip rs, reading a paper,
while many on urgent business waited without,
lsielieving him deeply engaged in the aflairs of

tate.

" Carambal is the lady here, you say?”

“ Yes, senor.” y

“ Did you recognize her Fonda?”

“ No, senor, she is most deeply vailed and came
in a hired volante.”

“ Ask her to come in at once.”

The soldier disappeared, while Major Rovalez
muttered:

“ What on earth has brought her here?”

A moment after Valita and her companion
Were ushered into the luxurious parlor of the
Spaniard.

He bowed low, while he said:

“ This is an honor I scarcely expected from
the Senorita Valita Camblas.”

“ It is an honor that you never would have re—
ceived Major Rovalez, but for the fact of your
treachery," was the cutting reply.

The Spaniard’s face flushed, while he asked

with some anger:

“ May I ask what the Senorita Camblas has

reference to?”
‘ “The fact that you have thrown into prison
and condemned to deathas a pirate, a man with-
out a trial, and to whom you Owe your life,
senor.”

“Ah! the senorita’s father then has told her
that the 1young master of the goleta was proven
a pirate ’

, “My father has told me nothing, nor have I
spoken to him u the subject, but on the con-
trary 1 must as you, Senor Rovalez, as a gen-
tleman, not to speak of my visit here. ’

“Your wish shall be respected, senorita, and
I hope your companion may be as silent upon
the subject as m self,” and the officer lanced
toward the one w 0 had accompanied Va ita, as
_-| v ' a seeming reminder that he had not been present-
‘, . ed to her. ' I

' ,“ My companion is as true as steel, senor, and
having rece ved your promise to keep my secret,
' . I will now ask you for your proof regarding the

' guilt of this young mhn?”

‘, “I cannot give it to you senorita; but he is

fill? and as such must su er.
‘“ or what he did to serve us that £13 I
lie

' ' ’ would have been glad to have saved him,

 been willin to turn his crew over to me.
.‘ “But he as hidden them away, and now he
must abide the consequences.”
_ “Which will be to have his vessel sold and
' you for my father, become the purchaser!”
'riie Spaniard started at this. ,
Valita seemed strangely well informed upon

_ the subject.
. “ Your father took a fancy to the craft, as she
.ouuailed his yacht, and as she will be sold, he
will Xurchase.
v “ nd the crew!” '
“ Will have to go to prison for awhile.”
, " And the master?”
“ Is in prison now.”
“ Will that alone be his punishment?”
“ He will be set free soon.”
~ “ gor Revalez, he will be set free by Death
. ' for he now under sentence to die, as you well
know.”

The face of Ramel Rovalez paled.

The maiden’s information amazed him.

“ I cannot betray state secrets, senorita.”

“ It is a state secret, as you call it, of your
Own making, Major Rovalez, and I ask you to
undo the wrong you have done.” ,

“ ‘A man who livos by piracy must take the

( uencai, senorita.”
 “This young man is no pirate, but an be
i r, living with his mother and sister, w on
' he is not voyagings."
V ' “ His crew cons of four Cubans and a negro
‘ slave, and no more, for those whom he had with
. him that day, and who nobly came to our rescue,
were pirates and were‘picked up by him at sea
from a wrec , two ni hts before.”
' “ You seem strange y well informed, senor-its,
about this handsome young pirate," sneered the

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Again the Spaniard started, while Valita con-
tinued earnest y.

_ “ You can save this young man, senor, and I
beg on to do so.”

“ cannot."

“ Does that mean that on will not?”

“ I will not interfere, norita Valita."

“ I believe you have done me the honor of
askin for my hand from my father?”

“ I ave, senorita.”

“ You gained his consent?”

“ I did.”

“ You have not yet gained mine?”

“ I shall hope to, senorita.”

“ Do you consider it, my hand, senor, a prize
worth striving for?”

" I certainly do, a most valuable Prize.”

“ It is, in a financial standpoint ’ was the cut-
ting response; but she quickly ad ed:

“ If it is, Senor Rovalez, your desire to win
my love with my hand. you can never do so if
you refuse to give this young sailor his par-
don.”

“ Why your deep interest in this man, se-
norita?’

“ Because I understand well the deep debt of
gratitude that I owe to him, and believe him
guiltless of all crime.

“ Will you set him free, Major Rovalez?”

“ 1 cannot.” -

“ You will see him die?”

“ I can do nothing to save him.”

“ You refuse?”

“ I’lnfortunately I must do so, Senorita Cam-
blos. ’

“ Adois Major Revalez,” and rising quickly
Valita left the room, her vailed companion by
her side.

“ One moment, senorita.”

“ Well senor,” and Valita turned at the

door.

“ If I save him do you pledge me your hand,
in accordance with your father s wishes?"

An instant of silence, and she answered:

“ If on save him yes," and she went on her
way w ile from her lips came the words:

“ bh Fidelal I am in despair.”

“ Yes. senorita, for Major Rovalez will pretend
to save him, but not do so.

“ He fears the young senor, and wishes him
to die,” returned Fidela, who was the mysterious
valled companion of Valita.

CHAPTER XI.
FIDELA’S PLOT.

“ SINORITA.”

“Well Fidelai”

They had just left the abode of Major Ro-
valez, and were on their way to the place where
the Camblas carriage had been left.

“ If the senor saves the young sailor, he will
surely claim your hand i”

“ Yes, Fidela, I am doomed to be his wife, it
seems.”

“If he does not save him, senorital"

“ My father will sacrifice me anyhow.”

“ You do not love him?’

H No. ’1

“ I know that, senorita, and you ought not to
marry a man you do not like,” said F dela, who
was a companion to her young mistress, as well
as her slave. .

Fidela was a very shrewd young girl, for she
was only about twenty, and she had been pur-
chased by Scnor Camblas especial] at the
request of Valita, who drove by the ave mart
one da , when some ne roes were being sold.

Vali saw Fidela an cried out:

“ Oh, fatherl buy that pretty quadroon girl
for me.”

The lanter yielded, and thus had Fidela,
enter the household of the Camblas where
otherwise she would have gone to some planta-
tion to work in theflelds.

From that day Fidela idolized her young mis-
tress, and knowing how to read and write, and
with wit and intelligence, she was an invaluable
servant.

“ I did. sup I loved Major Rovalez, Fidela,
until of late, ut I never thought much about it,
and now I am sure I almost hate him.”

“ Serves him right. senorita, but if he saves
the young senor, and you have promised to
marry him you will do so to keep your word.

“ at if he donIt save him, and you don’t
wish to marry him, then maybe your father
would not force you to do so.”

“ You are a good reasoner, Fidela; but I
would be willing to marry him. if he would only
not let that young man, be executed as a pirate.

“ Why don’t you save him, senorita‘i”

“ What can I do now, Fidelal”

“ Go to the captain-general."

H  2”

“ Tell him the truth, and ask him to send and
find out about the young senor, and then for
your sake to spare h m.” ..

“ Fidela, I will do as you suggest! ‘

 

“ Yes I will go at once.” and the driver was i

told to drive to the Palacio of the captain gen--

eral.

That dignita , who held such mighty power
ever Cuban sub ects of Spain, was eujoving his
ease in his luxurious quarters. when the name
of Senorita Camblas was brought in to him.
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the lanter’s daughter, and often dined in the
Cam las villa for Senor Camblas had gotten
upon the good side of the Cuban ruler by let-
ting him into certain money-making specula-
tions.

He had before receiveda visit from Valita
that morning, and had allowed her to see An-
gelo Rehello, telling her that he would keep her
secret, and wondering why she wished to see a
prisoner in the castle.

He now at once had her admitted to his pres-
ence. Fidela, vailed so that she could not be re-
cognized accompanying the maiden.

“ Senor General, I have (-ome'again to tax

' your kindness,” said Valita, as she entered the

room, and the captain-general advanced in a
courtly way to welcome her. ,
"How can I serve you this time, my dear
Senorita Camblasi” and he gazed with ad-
miration upon the beautiful face of the Cuban
irl, for she had thrown back her vail, and also
wed to Fidela, who returned it gracefully,
then b Valita made no presentation.

“ ptaingeneral, I have come to ask you to
bear with me in patience, while I tell you a lit-
tle story, and I trust to your humanity and
honor to do what is right.” -

“I mean not to err with intent. senorita,,
when I do so, and I will gladly hear what you
have to say,” and he led her to a seat.

Then she told the story of the voyage in the

acht, their being overhauled, and close]
ten in the race with the trader, the attac
gnthe pirates and the rescue by Angelo Re-
0.

Even the scene between Major Rovalez and. /

the youn sailor she made known, and then of
what be ad told her about himself in the castle
that mornin . '

In conclusion, she said:

“Now, SenonGeneral, you have it in your
power to send to Cardenas and investigate the
story of the young man, and prove if he is the
outlaw that. e is accused of being.

“ If you believe him to be innocent, I feel that
you will set him free.” '

“ I certain] shall not allow an innocent man
todie as a pirate, senorita, and I am glad to
hear your 

“Rovalez to (1 me of the affair, retty much
as you have done so: but he seem to feel that
the man was a pirate, and so I made no in-
quirics, but ordered his day set for execution. '

“I have not yet signed the order, nor will I
do so until I am convinced of the innocence or
guilt of the prisoner.”

“Oh Senor General, I thank you, for I can-
not think of one who so nobly served us dying
for crimes which I feel he is not guilty of.

“I will never forget your kindness, Senor
General.” and with a glad heart Valita took
her leave saying to her faithful maid, as they
entered the carriage:

“Fidela, your plot has worked well, and I
more than thank you.”

An hour after, Valita was at home, looking

.as innOCent as though she had not just been

successful in a deep plot to save the life of a
fellow-being.

Hardly had she left the presence of the captain-
general, when he ordered a young officer sent

or.

“Captain Concha, I wish you to start at once
in my armed yacht for Cardenas, and lurn all
you can regarding the person whose name is
written on this card.

“ Let your investigations be secret, and get at
the exact truth.”

“ I will at Once do your bidding, Eccellenza,”
replied the officer, who was a young man of
handsome presence and with a face that was
most attractive.

He was dressed in the handsome uniform of a
staff-oflcer and was one of the military attaches
of the captain-general.

the captain-

Summoning another
general said to him: a . v

“ Go at once to the Castle El Moro, Senor
Garcia, and say to the governor that I desire the
prisoner, Angelo Rebello. sent to the Palacio to—

night. and under mask, so that his face he not
seen by curious eyes."

officer,

The officer departed, and Don Quixote Burial ' ’-

muttered: _

“1 will do all I can for the fair Senorita
Camblas, for I do not believe that she loves
Rovalez, and if not, I believe I will enter the
list of her suitors, if I am old enough to be her
father.”

 

CHAPTER XII.

SEEING THROUGH A MILLSTONE.

TAKEN from the castle in a closed vehicle,
Angelo Rebello was drivsn to the private en-
trance of the Palacio, and ushered into the.
presence of the captain-general, attended by'a

. sergeant and two soldiers.

He was heavily ironed, and yet stepped with
an air of undaunted courage as he crossed the
threshold of the room where n Quixote sat.‘

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leoked up as the prisoner entered, and fixed his
penetrating eyes upon him.

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Instead, Angelo Rebello bowed with courtly
dignity, and met the gaze fixed upon him.

‘ Aha! 1 think I see now the interest of the
senorita in this pirate.

“ He is as handsome as an Apollo,” muttered
the captain-general.

Then he ordered the sergeant to await out—
side with his guards, and turning tothe pris-
oner said:

“ Advance nearer, please.”

With clanking chains Angelo Rebello obeyed,
and stood confrontin the Governor of Cuba.

“ You are Angelo ebello?” and Don Quixote
Buriel glanCcd at a slip of paper he held in his
hand.

“ I am, Senor Eccellenza,” was the reply, and
the voice was rich-toned and deep in sound.

“ Your calling?”

“ An humble master of an island trading
craft, Eccellenza.”

“ Your voyages are always legitimate?"

“ Yes, Eccellenza, for though poor I profess to
be honest and a gentleman.”

“ Where do you live?”

“ Mostly upon the sea, Senor Eccellenza; but
my home is near Cardenas upon the coas .”

‘And who dwells there with you?”

“ y mother, sister, and several slaves.”

“ \ hat cargo brought you into port?”

“ Fruits, Senor Eccellenza.”

“ From what port?”

“ The coast plantations, Eccellenza.”

“ You claim to have picked up a pirate crew
at sea, some days ago?”

1“ Yes, Eccellenza, I sighted a wreck, one morn-
ing following the severe storm of last week, and
bore down upon it.

“ I saw that the wreck would soon go down,
and those on board, fifteen in number, had no
boats or means of escape.

“ I re nized the wreck, from her figure-
hhad, ngt'fil was a red head of Mephisto as the
buccaneer craft known as the Devil of the Sea
and told the men that I knew them, and would
save them, carrying them to some safe port in
safety, if they would pledge me their words to
give up piracy.

“They did so, and I took them on board, with
a quantity of booty they had stored in the
cabin.

,“I made them go into the hold. leiving the
hatches o n, as I did not care to excite sus-

icion by aving so many men on board, if seen

y a passmg vessel, or from the shore.”

“ And then ’i”

“ The next afternoon I sighted a yacht run-
ning out of Matanzas, and tried the speed of
my ittle galeta with her, overhauling her rap-
id

 I was passing, two boat-loads of Lagoon
Pirates darted out upon the yacht, which was
nearer inshore than I was, and 1 saw her dan-

* ger, so called upon the pirates I had rescued to

aid me.

“ The did so. and we boarded the yacht and

kept o the lagoon outlaws.”
‘ And then?”

“I was called back to the yacht, to be paid a
reward, which I refusal, for I am not one to
wish pay for a service thus rendered.

“ My refusal an cred the officer who was a
guest on board, am accusing me of pirac , be-
cause I told him who my men were, and t at I
would not surrender them. as I had icked them
:p iii'distress, he attacked me, an I disarmed

im

“‘ What, you (lisai'med Major Rovalez?"

Ct Yes, muor.”

“ You, a Cuban sailor, a swordsman?”

“ My father taught me the use of a blade,
Senor Eccellenza.”

“ And then?”

,~ “‘ men, or rather those I had rescued,

wishe to attack the officer, but I urged them
from doinr1r so, and returned to my vessel.”

“ How did you urge them?”

“I was compelled, Eocenenza, to kill their
leader." ’

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“ Yes. Eccellenza.”

“ Well?”

“ I feared to bring the men into port, for I
wished to keep faith with them, so I ran for

f Key West and landed them.

Their booty was too bulky to take with
them, and, as they seemed well supplied with
gold the bade me keep it.

“I ha already made out an inventory of it,
M‘report to the port commandante, when I was
arrested.”

“ You have told a very straight story, young
senor, and it has the ring of truth.

“Where is this inventory of the pirate’s
bootv?” ‘

“in my cabin, I left it, senor, in the goleta’s

“Did you log your cruise just as you have
told it to me!"

“ Yes, Eccellenza.”

“ And your log?”

“ [ii on my goleta, Eccellenza.”

The captain-general rung a bell, and an or
derlv up ared. \

“ Sent Lieutenant Garcia to me.”

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“ Did no one take your part on the goleta when
Major Rovalez attacked on?"

“ The Senorita Camb , as I learn it was,
seemed to believe my story, Eccellenza.”

“ Ahl” and the one word expressed more than
Angelo Rebello understood.

Lieutenant Garcia then came into the room,
and the governor said:

“ Go on board of the goleta Bread Winner,
now under guard, and bring the vessel’s log at
once to me.”

The ofl‘lcer bowed and retired, and his Eccel-
lenza said:

“ Now, senor, you must return to your cell in

the castle: but I give you no hope of mercy at v

my hands.”

“ I ask for no mere , Eccellenza, for to do so
implies a crime, and have been guilty of no
wron .”

“ ell said,” muttered the governor, as be

$116 prisoner back to his cell in the Castle El
oro.

With the same courtly grace as when be en-
tered, Angelo Rebello bowed and marched off
with his guards, while Don Quixote mused to
himself after his departure:

“ I think I can see through a millstone when
there is a hole in it.

“ That gallant Major Rovalez has allowed his
mad 'ealousy to run off with his reason.

“ he girl took up for the handsome sailor,
and that angered Rovalez, who was then dis-
armed by the outh, and so got revengeful.

“ I think I s all save Rovalez from makin a
sad mistake; but I don’t blame him for wantin
that handsome fellow out of the way, for he 8
just the fellow to captivate a woman, and he
stood before me with all the dignity of a judge
who was trying a criminal.

“ Well, we’ll see what the goleta’s log says.”

The officer sent for the log soon retu ed to
report that it had been taken by Major Rovalez
alon with other papers.

“ oand fetch t at log from Major Rovalez
at once, and if he is not at his rooms, go in and
find it,” said the governor, who was getting
ve earnest in his endeavor to get at the facts
of t e case.

In half an hour the officer returned.

He had the goleta’s log, and stated that he
had taken it in the absence of the major, as
commanded.

The governor glanced at the log, reading in a
low tone here and there, as he came across ex-
tracts that struck him, and then picked up a
loose paper, upon which was written in a bold,
flne hand, a list of various articles.

After some time spent in looking over the lo
and papers the governor sat musing deeply unt
a visitor was announced.

It was Major Ramel Rovalez, and he evidently
did not know his rooms had been invaded b
the orders of the captain-general during his
absence, and the log of the Bread Winner taken
therefrom. ' '

CHAPTER XIII.

GUIDED BY DESTINY.

A FAIR wind wafted the yacht of the captain-
general on its way until within a league of
Cardenas, and then dying out left it becalmed.

Anxious to fulfill his mission with all dis-
patch, Captain Cristobal Concha ordered a
coxswain and two oarsmen into the 'g, intend-
ing to row on into the port that mg t, and It
the yacht follow when the wind rose.

He was creo ing along the shores, near the
town, when su denly a cry was heard.

It was a woman‘s voice and in distress with-
out a doubt.

Instantly the men ceased rowing, and all was
as silent as the ra ve.

As the boat rifted along with the tide, the
ears of its occu ants strained to catch the
sli htest sound, t are came a low call in a man’s
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o co.
Then the sound of oars reached their ears, and,
out around a point shot a boat.

In it were four oarsmen and in the stern sat a
man at the tiller.

The back of the oarsmen bein toward the
gig, they did not see it, nor suspec its presence
there, and the man at the tiller seemed to betoo
much occupied just then to look ahead.

Sudden] came the low command in Spanish:

“ You rop your oars. Pedro, and help me
gag and tie the girl, for she will revive and
shriek like a Sea-bird. ’ '

The words were distinctly heard by thOse in
the trig, and at once came the low order from
Captain Concha:

‘ They are. kidnappers!

“ Lay alongside of that boat, coxswain l”

The boat was ahnOst upon the ig, and still
not seen, and the next moment ere came a
crash, and loud rung out the commander:

“ Surrender, or you die!”

The kidnap rs were taken wholly by sur-
prise; but a g was showed them that the were

ve to four, and their leader answered t e de-
man i with a shot.

Instantly he fell overboard. shot by the young
Spanish captain, who boldly leaped into the
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i of the kidnappe
called the guards, and told the sergeant to take ,

The coxswain and two men followed, and a
fierce combat, hand to hand in the boat fol-
lowed.

“Upset the boat and drown the devils,"
shouted a kidna per, at the same time grasping
in his arms the orm of a woman either dead or

in a swoon.

The order was promptly obeyed and all were
hurled into the water, stil fighting desperately.

But the young captain had sprung forward
as the boat ca ' and grasped hold of the
form held by t e kidnapper, at the same time
driving his sword into the man’s body.

As he withdrew it he saw that the one he held
was reviving under the cold bath, and he made
a few strokes and gained the boat.

By an eflort of his great strength he placed
the woman in the boat and swam to aid his
men, two of whoni, were struggling with three
rs.

But the latter, seeing him coming, and having
beheld their comrades die under his attack,
shook themselves loose from their foes and dove

deep.

“ Let them go, men, and make for the boat!
Where is the coxswain ?” he asked.

“ Dead, Senor Captain. ”

“ Poor fellow: but he died in a good cause
and two went to keep him company. Can I aid
you?” ‘

One of the men was a r swimmer and ac-
cepted the offer of the gafiggt officer, and they
all swam for the boat, which the tide had car-
ried off some distance.

But suddenly a form arose in the boat, seized
the oars, and a voice called out:

“ I will come to you, my brave friends.”

“ Just in time,” said the captain, as he m
the gunwale, for one of the men was elp
and the other fast failing in strength, while be,
weighted down by his clothes, boots and wea-
pons, was feeling the strain upon him.

“ Better late than never, senors.” came the re-

use, and the speaker bent over and aided the
tired—out man into the boat.

Then 'a like service was rendered the other
with the aid of the captain, who also actepted
a proffered hand, while he said gallantly:

‘ You have saved our lives, senorita, for we
were about used up.”

“ And from what have you not saVed me,
senor. for those men stole me from my home a
few minutes ago, and I lost all power of resis-
tance though I heard and saw all, so know of
your rave rescue. .

“ My home is yonder, so will you not com
there and get dry clothing?”

“I will accept your offer, senorita. as soon as
we have picked up yonder boat, while as for
the three men I hope they will drown, t ough 1
fear no such good fortune will befall them.“

The boat of the kidnappers was then picked
up, the officer cursing, as his men were utterly
prostrated, and under the direction of the one
whom he had rescued, Captain Concha pulled '
for the shore. I

At the landin they were met by a lady and
three negroes, an the former said, asshesprung»
forward:

“ Ah, senor, I saw your brave rescue, and
somethi told me that you would bring my ‘
child bac to me.

“ But come and accept the hospitality of our '
little ’home, for most heartily are you we!-

come. .

Cristobal Concha readily assented to the vial-v
tation, for he saw that his men were not
able to row on to the town, and be aided one at
them in the walk up to the house.

ouse, surrdnnded with afew\‘

It was a 
acres of lan , an with grounds running down to .
th'ci‘h water’s edge. 1d d I “In ‘

e negroes, an 0 man an woman

young rl, hustled about to do the mid
their stress, and the sailors said they wonhi.‘
soon cOme round with rest

“ I can give you all some dry clothing, bel
ing to my son. who is fortunately well sup
said the lady, as she bade the ofloer and
men enter the house.

But Cristobal Concha said thoughtfully:

“Oh, no, we will sit out here, thank you;

senor, as we are dripping wet, and we will now . i;

back tothe vessel as soon as my menarerested.‘ ,
“ Your vessel is near then, senor?" ‘ g
“ Yes, becalmed half a league away, where I

left her to row on to the town, and happy am I 4 -'
did, senor, for the  I,
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that I did so now."

“Thank Heaven that Eu
ca tors of my child were u Pirates.
‘ We were seated here, nita and in
when suddenly the men rushed out of the I rub-
bery there and seized my child, hearing her at
once to the shore and their boat.

“ Bonita gave one cry, and I was so paralyzed,
with terror I could not move.

“ But at last I regained my faculties, and
calling my servants, ran blong the shore just

in time to witness your bold attack upon the 

pirates.”
“ You are sure they were lagoon Pirates."

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seized  child. as a man who had once hen-ed

(mmyson’s goleta, and tried to seize th - vessel.

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courage, who wounded one of the men, the
others making their escape to the shore.

“ The man who was wounded confessed before
he died that they were Lagi'ion Pirates, and told

“ You have done Well, Senor Concha, and I
shall now give to you the pleasant task of going
I to the castle and ordering the instant release of
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Angelo to beware of the man who had escaix‘d, I log of his vessel which you can carry with you
as he would seek revenue 1 to givo to him.

“To-night he sought it by carrying off 130— l
nita.”
“And but for you, senor, my fate would

" If the pirate booty he had on board of his
1 Vessel has been removed, find it, have it s Id
and the amount turned over to him as prize

have been a sad one. i monev under the Government seal as directed,

“ But here are refreshments,” and Bonita l‘
poured out a glass of wine and handed it to her i
rescuer, who said: l

“ May I ask the name of the fair lady I have 
been so fortunate to serve, and introduce myself 3
as Cristobal Concha, a Captain of Spanish i
Horse, and at present aide to the captain-gen-
eral?"

“ My name is Bonita Rebello, senor, and your
name will never be forgotten by me,” was the
simple remark, and Cristobal Concha started as
he heard the name, while he thought:

“ Bonita Rebello, and she spoke of her son as
An 10.

“ e is the son I came here to inquire about.

" How strangely does Destiny sometimes guide
our footsteps!”

. CHAPTER XIV.
THE SPANISH orriCER’s REPORT.

“ WELL, Captain Concha, what report have
you to make 3"

The words were addressed by the captain-
general to his young and handsome aide, just
four days after the latter had received orders to
go to Cardenas and look up the record of An-
gelo Rebello. _

Captain Cristobal Concha was a favorite With
the captain-general.

He told a ood story. was a good singer, and,
better than a l, was a splendid soldier.

His father and the governor had been old
comrades together in the wars, and Don Quixote
made of Cristobal a confidential aide in many
things, and was wont to say in a joking way to
others:

“The boy is rich,but if I never mar and
have a son of my own, I will make him my
heir.”

In answer to the egueation of Don Quixote, the
youn officer repli :

“ liave a very strange report to make, Senor
Eccellenza.”

“ Indeed?”

“ Yes, Eccellenza, for I discovered all that
you would knew, and more, too."

The governor was interested, and showed it
in his face, for the manner of his aide told him
that something out of the usual course of events
had occurred.

" I had a 00d wind, Eccellenza, until I got
within sight 0% the fights of Cardenas, and then
there came up a de calm. ‘

“ I started to port in the (fi , with a coxswain
and two men, and a kin I)estiny seemed to

de me, for I came upon ascene in which I

Then Cristobal Concha told of the kidna pting
we
of the
cox-
swain w 0 had been found the next day and

of the Lagoon Pirates and supposed esca

burl

“ Just like you, Concha, just like you and
you have told your story as modestly asdid that
young sailor whom Major Rovalez swears is a

pirate.
“I'll be bound when 1 get at the facts that

The aide lau ed, and said:
“ What wo d on say, Senor Eocellenza, if I
you that t e home to which I was taken

on sent me to find out?”

whose record
n this be possible, Senor Con—

“What!

i”

“ It was so, Eccellenza.”

“ And the maiden?”

“ Was Senorita Bonita Rebello.”

“ The sister of the young pirate?”

“ senor.”

“If is half as pretty as her brother is
handsgme, I'll warrant that you lost your

' “‘ I almost believe I did, senor.”

“ Then I am to exppct no unprejudied opinion

from on, Cristobal
es, Eccellenaa, wereI ten times in love
I won] aithf‘ully do my duty.”

“I believe you, senor; but now to what you
foimd out i”

The aide  told his etc
which wastha be family of hello had once
been in afluent circumstances, but had become
comparative? r, and the oath had taken
m himsel , support 0 his mother and

Senor Rebello had two old negroes, and their
two children, one of whom, a man of twenty-
flve, sailed on the goleta with his young master,
and his sister was the ward of Bonita.

The Rebello owned their home and the goleta,
and thatwas all of their world] our

of discoveries,

while, if his cargo of fruit is destroyed, or has
{)t‘l‘n sold, see that the entire worth of it is given
nm.

“ Having done this, I su pose you would like
to return in the. goleta to ardenas, to See that
he lreaches there in safety?" and Don Quixote
snii ed.

“Truth, Senor Eccellenza, I would obey an
order to do so with great readiness, for the
senorita is as beautiful as an angel.”

“Ah! you have been hard hit, 1' cc: but is
she as lovely as the Senorita Valitn Camblas?”

“Yes, Eccellenza, equally so, but her hair is
auburn and her eyes intensely black.”

“ You were half in love with the Senorita
Camblas, I believe?”

“ Altogether in love with her, Eecellenza; but
I felt that Rovalez was my successful rival, so
did not press my suit!” ‘

“ By the way, when you have attended to the
orders given you, drop in and say to Rovalez I
wish to see him to-night at dinner to join some
friends, and I will expect you also; but not a
word to him about this young pirate."

“ No, Senor Eccellenza.”

And with a glad heart at the chance to set
the mother of Bonita Rebello free, Cristobal
Concha left the Palacio and made his way to the
gloom Castle El Moro.

Litt e expectng release from a Spanish
dungeon, over the door of which should be
written'

“ Who eniereth here
Leaves Hope behind,"

An elo Rebello sat in his gloomy cell. The
dar ness had come for the sun was setting,
and the keepers were here pnd there lighting
a lamp in the gloomy corridors.

Soon there came the sound of persons ap-
proachin , and then the iron door was swu
o ii, an the prisoner shaded his eyes to guar
t em from the rays of the lantern that flashed
upon him.

“ You are Senor Angelo Rebello?” said a
deep voice, yet not unkindly were the words
spo en

“ I am Angelalo Rebello, senor.”

“ Come wit me." .

“ I am chained to my cell, senor.”

“ Ah! knock off those chains, keeper.”

It was quickly done, and the young sailor arose -

and followed the one who had given him the or-
der to do so, and seeing that he walked with dif-
ficulty after his being so long in chains, he sup—
ported him with his arm, while he said:

“ A little exercise will soon give you the use of
your limbs, Senor Rebello.”
An elo Rebello was sur rieed.

Confld this be a Span' ofllcer thus kind to
him, he wondered, and yet he saw that he was
in the full uniform of a captain of horse.

Gaining the reception room a few questions
were asked the prisoner, by the officer in charge,
re ding the‘crew of his vessel, and then, after
a s ort wait, to the surprise of Angelo, he saw
his oleta‘s crew brought in under guard.

“ here is a volume or them: you came with
me, Senor Angelo," said Captain Concha and
the next moment they were seated in a vehicle
and dashing out of the huge stone pile down to-
ward the c ty.

Glancing back Rebello saw that the vehicle in
which were his crew, were closel following, and
the two drew up at the pier 0 which lay the
Bread Winner.

A boat awaited them, and soon after Angelo
Rebello was on his own deck, his crew by his
Hide while the guard in charge were entering
the barge alongside as though to leave.

Following the captain into the cabin, Angelo
Rebello sail in a voice of deep feelin :

“Senor Captain, I feel that I am res, and for
yogr ’kindneas to me accept my warmest grati-
tn 6.

“ Senor Rebello, it has been my pleasure to
serve you, in the little I have done, and when
you return home, present the com liments of

ristohal Concha to your mother an sister, for
I have had the leasure of meeting them.”
tinAn elo look surprised, but the captain con-

u :

“ That you are free, I will betra a little con.
fidence, and tell you that you owe t to the Sen-
orita Camblas, who stated to the captain-gen-
eral our case as it was, anl but for her you
won] ere this have been han ed as a pirate.

“ Here is a draft, Senor Re Ho. for the irate
booty on board your vessel, which was solid by
order of the captain-general. as a prize cargo
for your benefit, and your freight was also dis-
posed of and here is pay for it, while a Govern-
ment cargo is at the wharf which is to be trans-
ported to Cardenas.

“ Now I will hid you adios, Senor Rebello,

 

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hope that when you again visit this port you
wi 1 call u n me.”

Angelo ebello had never flinched while under
sentence of death, and his fearless bearing had
won the admiration of his guards; but now his
heart was deeply touched, and he dared not
trust himself to speak. so he Could only wrin
the hand of the young S )aniard in partin ; an
thus they parted, Cristo al Concha well now-
ing how deep was the emotion felt by the
brave young Cuban.

CHAPTER XV.
PUNISHED.

DON QUIXOTE was fond of leasant company,
and it was often that be hunted friends to dine
with him.

The army and navy officers and their families
we! e honored frequently, and so were the aris-
tocratic and wealthy Cubans, with invitations
to the Palacio for a pleasant little dinner.

()n the evening of the release of the young
commander of the Bread Winner and his crew,
the guests invited consisted only of Senor Cam-
blas, the Cuban planter, his wife and daughter,
with Major Rovalez and Captain Cristobal
Concha. .

Valita had accepted the invitation most read--
ily. for she was anxious to know if the captain-
general had any news to give her regarding the
Cuban prisoner.

Though very young, Valita was a reigning
belle in society, and few would believe her to be
under nineteen, for there was so much of the
self-possessed Woman about her, and it was said
that she had alread broken more hearts than
an other beauty in avana.

Still she was not spoilt, and, fond of society.
treated all of her admirers alike.

The planter was never late in keeping an en-

agement, and arrived at the very minute when
fie was expected, and the governor gave them a
most cordial greetin .

A moment after, Captain Concha arrived, so
that Valita had no opportunity to speak to the
overnor u on the su ject that was worryin
er, and, ajor Rovalez coming in, they a

adjourned to the dining sann.

“ What is the matter, Rovalez, for you look
distrait?” said the governor, when the dinner
was bein served.

All he noticed that Major Rovalea was not -

his usual self, and Valita had set down the
cause as being her visit to him a few days be-
fore.

Thus appealed to by the governor, Major
Rovalez said:

“ The fact is, Senor Eccellenza, I am out of
sorts, for my valet, whom I had every reason
to trust, has mysteriously disappeared.’

“Indeed?

“ When was this?”

“ Some days ago, Eccellenza.”

“ You cannot account for his disappearance?”

“ No senor.”

“Did he rob you?”

“ Well, there were some little things miing,
but nothing that would serve him in value.”

“ Have on gone to the commandante of the
city s about him!”

' '52s, Eccellem, but without learning any-
thing of him." \ ,

The conversation then turned upon other
subjects, and after awhile the governor remarked
casually: '

“,You had quite an adventure, Senor Cam-
blas. during your cruise on your new yacht?”

“ Yes, Excellenza, and one that but for the
courage of our guest, Major Rovaler, would
have proven fatal."

The major bowed, and the Senor Cdrnblas re-
marked:

“,yes, we have much to thank Major Bovalez

for.

“Without wishin to detract from Ma
Revalez’s llantry, or he fou ht moat brave y,
and Eccel nza, I would say t at we have most
to thank a youn Cuban sailor, who cameto
our rescue," said alita. «

The Senor Camblas and the senora tried to
frown Valita down, but the governor came
quickly to her rescue with: .

“ Yes, I heard of the gallantry of that young
Cuban, for you told me something of it Rovalez,
only you had the idea that he was himself a
pirate.” .

“As he was, Senor Eccellenza, and is so
proven and condemned,” somewhat warmly
said R0valez.

“Sowas beli'c'ced, major and as such con-
demned; but I investigated the recordof the
young sailor, and I must say that I was so much
pleased with the report brou ht me, that I
ordered the Senor An lo Rebel o and his crew
at once released, an they are nowon
their vessel.”

The face of Rovalez w as black as a
thugder-cloud, while V ta’s brightened up
wit oy.

As or the Senor and Senora Camblas, they
did not know what to say, and Captain
Cristnbal Concha‘s face showed no emotiai
whatever, as he quietly) side
eyes were opened as w y the governor lid
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“ He wished to punish Rovalez in a mild
way ” thought Captain Concha.

‘ I sup you considered my word sum-
cient proof, Eccellenm, for the guilt of the young
Cuban?” said Major Rovalez.

“ Your word, Senor Rovalez, I consider as
good as gold, but it came to me in a mysterious
way that you might be mistaken, and I sent
Ca tain Concha in my yacht down to Cardenas
to hunt up the record of Senor Rebello, and I
was more than satisfied with what was discov-
ered, and at once released the young sailor.

" The truth is the log of the golefa re rts the
picking up of thirteen irates from t ewreck
of the bgccaneer craft own as the Devil of

th? Tad ’l’ asped R0 1 t l

‘ he 0 ’ va ez, urning pa e.

“ Yes, sguorg, and it furthermore reports that
the men Were sent into the hold to avoid suspi-
cion from passing vowels, who might see so large
a crew upon the goletu.

“ Again it states that certain booty was taken
from the wreck and placed in the hold of the
aokta, and gives an account of the race with
Senor Camblas’s yacht, and a modest report of
the’attack on the irates by the shipwrecked
bello himself.

“ In regard to what followed, the log ks
briefly, saying mere] that a reward was 0 ered
for services rende , and indignantly refused,
which angered a Spanish officer, whom he, Re-
bello was forced to disarm.

“ Plext it reports the landing at Key West of
the shipwrecked irates, their gi ' their booty
-—too bulky for em to carry—to m, Rebello,
and his making an inventory of it, inten to
turn it over to the port commandant, wit a
statement of how it was obtained.

“ U 11 these facts I had thebootysoldto-day,

ve e moneyI to the youn Cuban, along with
30 price of is cargo 0 fruit, which was
spoiled, and sent out as freight on his golcta a
lot of su lies for Cardenas, and I suppose ere
this the ga lant young sailor is at sea.”

Thfifowrnor seemed to take malicious pleasure
late what he had done, so Ca tain Concha
and Val ta thought, for the saw at he often
glanced at the pale face of a r Rovalez, who
seemed almost crushed under t blow, and not
once dared look toward the maiden to meet her
triumphant smile.

Havin felt that he had finished the major
suflcien y, the governor c nged the subject
and became most en '

tertairung.
But Rovalez was silent, and as soon as he
couldipleaded in tion and re .

Sp nging into is waiting volante he was
driven rapidly homeward, and  his
rooms was met, not by his new valet, u the
one who had disappeared so mysteriously a few

(is before.

PWhatl on back again, Finder!

:9 you been, and what does your
absence mean

The face of the majorwas stern, and the valet,
havin seen him in a temper, fairly trembled as
he sai in an excited manner:

“Oh, senor! do not blame me, for I was seized
at the door, by masked men and carried off to
prison, I know not where, for I was blindfolded.

I was well treated for the time I was there,
yet the one who attended on me was in.

An hour ago, senor, I was again blindfolded,
placed in a carriage and left at your door."

“ This is a remarkable story, sirrah.

“ Wh took you with you the the book on my
desk a the Pa em with it?”

“Oh, senor did not touch anything.”

“ Malditol there is the book now.

“Yes, it is the goleta's 105, yes, and that in-
\vento ,” cried Major Rev es, as his eyes fell
upon t e articles named 1 ing upon his desk.

For a moment he stood ike one gone dazed.

Then he said to himself:

“ The captain- neral has done this.

“ Yes, he had indar kidnapped, the log taken,
for he told me of its contents and the inventory
of those piratical goods, which I hoped to get a
few thousands out of.

“He suspected me and some one has turned
his su cion n me.
“W ocan be‘l

“Malditol it is either Valita ~or Captain

ncha.

“ Well, I must be careful, for in spite of my

wer behind the throne, he can send me has

8 in, and that would ruin me.

“ must indeed be careful, but I shall find out
who my fee is and woe be unto whoever he may

“ And that Cuban dog Bebellol

" He shall yet be put out of the way, for if not
he may steel that girl from me, and I vow she
shall be my wife.”

CHAPTER XVI.

THE CONFIBSION.

“ I mm on, oh, so much, Eccellenaa,” said
Valita, in bdding adios to the governor, at
leaving the Palacio after the dinner, and the
tulsrofCubapreeeedhi-r little hand and was

i d for what he had done.
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the lanter were .

.d hen Valita h retired, Senor Camblas
sai :

; Well, Inez, I fear that Rovalez made a. mis—
ta e.

“ In what respect?” tartl asked the senora.
though she knew full we what her husband
meant.

“ 9 should have been more lenient with that
young sailor, after what he did for us, even
thou h be had been a pirate.”

“ hat Rovalez did was to win favor with

on, and also on account of his getting jealous
use Valita was kind to the young man.

“ Rovalez wanted to be the hero, and failed;
but had not the manliness to admit that he owed
his life to the Cuban sailor, and sought to de-
strothim and again was foiled.”

j “ ” ou seem to be suddenly against the ma—
or?

“ No, I am angry with him for making a
jealous fool of himself.

“ If he had acted differently, why Valita would
have liked him the more; but as it is, I believe
she thwarted him.”

it Who?” ;

“ Valita.”

“ Our child?”

“ Who else do I mean?”

“How could she thwart him?”

“ She’s a woman.”

“ She’s but a child.”

“ She may be in years, but she has an old
head on her young shoulders, and she read Ma-
jor Rovalez thoroughly.

“ She saw who was the hero, and was deter-
mined the major should not sacrifice him, and
you get his vessel for a song.”

“ at how could she!”

“ Through the governor.”

" Wife, are you mad?” .

H No. it

“ You talk like one who is insane.”

“ I tell ou I am no fool, Marez Camblas, and
I saw ay that the governor and Valita un-
derstood each other.

“ I’m a woman, and I saw that Valita and the
governor understood all about what was 
on, and the ms or was punished for what he
done by what on Quixote said before us.

“gark my words, if I do not speak the

The planter was excited, and rung the bell
furiously.

“Ask the Senorita Valita to come here,” he
said to the servant who answered the summons.

In a few moments Valita appeared, 100
very beautiful in her dressing-robe, and wi
her long hair which Fidela had been combing,
hangizfi far down her back.
it ta!”

“Yes, father.”

“ What do you know about this pardon of
that oung pirate b the vernorf”

“ I you refer to or 10 Rebello, father,
he was no pirate."

“ He was SO accused.”

“ And falsely, the governor said.”

“ What do you know about it?”

“What do you wish to knowl”

“ Why was he pardoned!”

“ Because he was innocent.”

“ Who found him so!”

“ I did all in my power to do so.”

it You?”

“ Yes, father.”

“ When i”

“ The other day, Senor Father.”

“ How!”

“ I told what I knew to\ be the truth, and had
flu done so, father, when you knew that Major

valez was t n to han Senor Rebello, I

would not have to go to e Palacio."

“ You”went there?”

-7”

“ No, father Fideia .accom 'ed me.”

“ Oh, my child!" pam
fl “ I told you so,” said the senora, with exulta-

on.

‘f How you found it out, I do not know' but
asitiiknown, I will say frankly, I would ve
felt like a murderess had I allowed that man to
diez when I felt that I could have saVed him.

‘ I Will also confess that I went to the quar-
ters of Major Rovalez and sent in the ring which
you bademe accept from him.

"‘ It gained. the an immediate audience, and
Fidela was w1ta me deeply vailed and wearin
one of my _ , and it worried the major h
out of his Wits to discover who she was, but he
did golf,” and Vlalitahgaughed.

‘ isisno a n matte hild”
said the planter. “8 8 ,r’ c ’ “army

“ It is now, father, when all has come out
well."

:: ilutkv‘:d ididtyou visit Rovalez?” .

as m save that .” \

3 find his anger?” youth

e rom to do all in hi if
would ve the promise that you 1.333%.” I
that was!” .
“ To become his wife.”
3 And what aid you?"
Oh, I promised; but I concluded» savethe
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Senor Rebello myself, and thus be under no
personal pledge to Major Rovalez, and thus it
was I went to the governor.

“ Is there aught else you wish to know,
father?”

“No! go to bed!”

The planter spoke sternly, but Valita walked
over and kissed her father, then her mother,
while she said:

“ You'll sleep better, father, to-night, when
you feel that you do not own a yacht “hose
master was hanged.”

Then she glided from the room. I

For a moment neither the lanter or his wife
spoke; but when they heard er door close they
looked at each other and burst out laughing.

“ The girl has my pluck,” said the p anter.

“ SayiJratlLer your cunning, (for sheb<13utwitted1
us all: ut s e possesses my in omits e spirit.

1l‘i‘sShe does, I admit,” meekly said Senor Cam-

“ She is like you, and Rovalez will catch a
Tartar.” -

“ Do you think she will mar him now i”

“ She must, for with a son-in— aw the ca tain-
eneral, and mark my word, Rovalez w' fol-
ow Don Quixote, then I can treble my present

fortune. h f t Ex W of

“She must marryte uure ce
Cuba, wife.”

“ I hope she will, but I doubt it.”

“ Why should you!”

“ e is romantic.”

“ but has that got to do with it?”

t “ 'I’Zhat young sailor saVed her from a fearful
ate.

“ Granted.”

“ She saved him from being hanged for pi-

‘?Ah 1”

“ Look out or the future Governor of Cuba
will have adangerous rival in the young sailor.”

“Maldeto! I wish the fellow had been
han ed.”

“ at he was not."

“ Maybe .he is a pirate after all,” said the
planter and his tone was significant, as though
the wish was father to the miglétio

:: pfi’trt‘ry and prove him so, r Camblas.”

y

belle.

“ I shall watchhim closely,” he said.
“ Andlshallseewhatcanbedoneinanother

direction.”
“ What?”
“ The direction of the Palacio.”
“What do you mean?”

H You wish to marry Valitaoff tothe Mutts .

Goyerno; of the Gem of the Antilles!”

“A bird in the hand is worth two in the
bush.” 0
“ I do not understand you.”

“Don uixote is under fifty, distin
unmarri , rich, all-powerful so I prefer the
present vernor for a son-in-law.”

do! on are indeed awomam-and a
cunning one, nes.

“ The 'rl does take after you.”

“ And take after the present governor.”

“Buenas nachos, am' ,” and with a long
the senora left her bus nd to discuss his
center of Madeira alone, and ponder over what
he had heard. r

 

CHAPTER XVII.
rm: moan nous.

Tin Bread Winner quickly get up anchor,
after the de iarture of Captain Condha, and ran
up to the
awaited her.

The crew, deli hted with their escapefuln
the gloomy wa s of the Castle El Moro, and
anxious to get out from under its shadow,
worked like beavers, and while the governor
wasentertaini his small party
at the Palado, he fleet little craft was

out of the harbor of Havana under a full press

of canvas.
It was the afternoon of the next day, when

the Senora Rebello and her daughter were .; 
seated in the shade of their little home, thatthe ,' 'i ‘

latter sighted the sail of the goleta.
‘ Quic

y she was upon her feet, and her 

fairlyhsgartled her mother:
“ re comes the Bread Winner!”
The mother also the little vesal,

. ' recognised
and she said With a quiver of joy in her voice: V

“ es, we will soon welcome Angelo, and I
he}: he will beable to remain in port some days
wi us.” ’

«I hope
mi‘i‘ch to tell him, have we not!”

Indeed we have. and of late he has been ‘

able to be so little with us.”
. The Beno

ra Rebello was a woman of fine up.
Thatshe was a Cuban hei' dark complexion '1 ‘

and jet-black eyes and hair plainly showed.
Her form was graceful, and she was but little
over twodecore

  

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her maidenhood, but refusing the offers of rich
young planters, she had become the wife of an
American naval officer.

He was r, and soon after her marriage
with him, enora Rebello’s father swamped his
fortune in speculation.

Leaving the service of America the young
11 wal officer had settled in Cuba, and an hum-

‘ hie home upon the southern coast had been their
_ ‘ dwelling-place, until the American’s death, the
s )ry of which will soon be made known.

The little .that the senora had left enabled her
ti :0 to New Orleans, where her children were
educated up to the eighteenth year of her son
Angelo, who was three years the senior of his
Sultdl‘, Bonita.

An aunt of the Senora Rebello dyin , left to
her tie little home near Cardenas an a small
eff sum of money, with a family of four slaves.

‘ So the senora returned with her children to
. Cuba, and feeling that he could do something
A, for the support of his mother and sister, Angelo
 went as mute on a coaster, then rese to be mas-
? ter, and a year before the opening of this story
2‘ became the owner and ski per of the Bread

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‘ Winner, which had been built for him from a
' model of his own making.
. When at the little home, Captain Cristobal
: Concha had not told the mother and sister of
"V ‘ Aulrelo’s being under a death sentence
I e hoped that the governor would break the
sentence, when he was convinced that it was un—
jn st, and so he would not worry those who loved
the voung Cuban unnecessarily. i
, , lie had returned to his vessel that night, and
 she had run in early the next morning with
' the daybreak breeze, and had anchored off
the town.
i , Then in his most resplendent uniform he had
’f called at the house to see, as he said, if the
i  Senorita Bonita had suffered from the shock of
' her adventure the night before.
I 'The body of the coxswain had been washed
 I ashore and was buried with honors from those
on the armed yacht, while the dead irates
were turned over to the town officials wit a re-
, rt of the affair, and an order from the aide of
It“; - ' 1' he Captain-General that the patrol boats should
extend their cruising at night as far as the
“ix: house of the Senora Rebello. ‘-
‘ With a promise to Visit them again, and hav-
. I _ ing found out to his own satisfaction from in-
* v quiries made in the town, and of the mother
‘f ‘ and sister, that Angelo Rebello was falsely ac-
cuserl, Captain Concha set sail for Havana
' thoroughly convinced of the fact that he ha
’ ‘ left hi."- heart behind him with beautiful Bonita
Rebello.
It had been some weeks since Angelo had last
‘ been at home, and when his vessel had been
 , sighted coming in, the mother and sister were
, , overjoyed, an Bonita went down to the shore,
, a to run up to the town in her own light skiff to
bring her brother back home, as was her wont,
when he visited port, for after seeing to his ves-
, sel. he was glad to get away.
The goleta swept on her wa up toward the
-, town, while lo waved a ute to his sister
.,  " following in the wake of the Bread Winner, and
* ‘ half an hour after welcomed her on board. ,
r Bono, the negro servant of Angelo was to get

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j .7 so purchases in the town, and then follow in
1. y ..the goleta’s boat, for he also had kindred to
it ,Welcome him, his old parents and sister, and
' loavi his vessel under the care of his mate, as
one of he crew of four Cubans was called, the
you sailor started for home with his sister.

“ by, brother, how le and badly you look.
I, “ Have you been ill asked Bonita, as they

, sailed along in the little skiff.
‘ ",No Bonita, but I have had a very hard
‘ time of it, as I supposed you knew.”

‘ Why, what has happened, brother?”

“Has no word reached you of the seizure of

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« }"Not a word,” said the sur rised maiden.
“ Then I will tell you all w on we reach the
,_ house, and mother can hear too.
, -, , “ But, Bonita, where did you know Captain
2%,.“ Cristobal Concha, for I never heard you speak
T:— of him, and he sent his kindest remembrances
 ‘to both you and mother.”
 Bonita’s face flushed and she asked quickly:
‘° When did you see him?”
“ Last night."
'“ In Havana!”
F‘ Yes.”
“ Did on not know that he had been here?”
“ No, deed; but w 1y?”
“ He did not tell you ’
" Not a word.”
“ Well, he is a remarkably modest man, as re-
gards his own acts, I must say, for, brother, I
, owe to Captain Concha my life nay, more than
, " life. for he saved me from the oon Pirates,
who had kidna pod me from home.”
‘ It was now Xxyelo‘s time to be surprised, but

then the ski reached the shore and spri -
ng‘éout he was welcomed home with a warm
th showed that he was his mother’s idol.

CHAPEE— XVIII. .

A snanow or was raw.
.‘Wnn Angelo. his mother and sister were
lasted in their home, they certainly were a most

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The Senora Rebello and her sonxhave been de-
scribed; but Bonita has not been.fully so, and a
word regarding her will not be out of place.

Her orm was the )erfection of feminine
beauty and grace, and er com 'exion, olive in
tin-t, was yet rich in color, whi e her eyes were
black, in strange contrast to her- wealth of red-
gold hair.

Every feature of her face was full of expres-

sion, and her noble nature was stamped upon

her countenance indelibly.

She looked just what she was a beautiful be-
ing, to love and be loved.

“ Mother, Bonita has told me that you have
not heard of my strange adventures, and I will
make them known to you; but first I must hear
of this kidnapping deed of the Lagoon Pirates,
for I am most anxious to know all,” said Angelo.

“The man whom you had on board your ves-
sel, some time ago, and who tried to seize her,
but 7’was prevented by you, was the leader, my
SUI].

“You mean the man we called Mexico, be-
cause he came from Vera Cruz?”

L '- Yes.”

“He was, as I afterward learned, a Lagoon
Pirate, and shipped simply to capture thegoleta.

“So he was the one?” and the eyes flashed
ominously. ‘

“ Yes; you remember he swore to be avenged
upon you, and his attempt to carry Bonita off
was t 0 way he sought to carry out his re-
venge.”

“ i shall not forget him.”

“Oh! he’s dead, for Captain Concha killed
him,” said Bonita. i

“ Captain Concha killed him?”

“Yes, brother,” answered Bonita, and she
went on to tell of her adventure with the
pirates and the gallant rescue by Captain Cris-
tobal Concha, the aide of the captain-general
who had come to Cardenas on some specie
oflicial duty.

“ And not a word of this did the splendid fel-
low say to me.

.. “ Now I understand why he sent his kind re-

membrance to you and mother; but he did not

tell meto what an extent I was indebted to
1m.

“And now let me tell you of what has hap-

pened to me, since I saw you; and Ca tam
Concha also figures in that, as you wil see,
causing me to owe to him another debt of grati—
tude.”
Then, in his calm, yet impressive manner
which was natural to him, Angelo Rebello told
his story, from his picking up the pirate crew
at sea from off the wreck of their vessel, to his
release from the castle by Captain Cristobal
Concha.

He ainted his own acts in no larin colors,
nor did he treat harshly the con not 0 Major
Ramel Rovalez.

He sim 1y told the truth as the scenes had
transpir , though he did dwell with more
earnestness upon the beauty of Valita Camblas
and her noble conduct in coming to the prison
cell to see him.

That he owed his release to her he did not
doubt, and y at Cristobal Concha had done much

to ain his pardon, he felt assured.

he senora listened to the story of her son
with deepest attention, until he came to speak
of the yacht of Senor Marez Camblas.

Then she started, her face poled and she leant
back in her chair, closing her eyes.

Angelo noticed her attitude, and beheld tears
coursmg out from beneath the eyelids and roll-
inglsteadil down across her checks.

0 saw hat her lips were set, her face almost
stern, and yet he made no comment.

When he had concluded his story, the Senora
Rebello, with an effort regained her composure,
for she had been most deeply moved, and in a
low voice she said: ,

“And vou think that you owe your release
from death to the daughter of Mare: Camblas,
the planter?” , _

“ Ah yes, mother, for I was already sentenced
to be hanged as a pirate, and Ma or Bsmel
Rovalez was determined that I shoul be.”

“What was the cause of this Spanish odioer’s
bounding you down, m son?” _

“ I do not know, mot er, unless he was angry
becau’se the beautiful Senorita Camblas took my

rt.

“ And the Senor Marez Camblas, did he also
take our rt!”

“ 0 be little to say, mother, for it seemed
to me the major had him under his thumb.”

“ Ah! and the Senora Camblasi”

“ She too had little to say.”

“ ?And yet their brave daughter defended

o l

“ Most nobly, mother, and to her I owe my
escape from bein hanged as a pirate.”

“ You have ha a remarkable escape, my son,
and God bless the Senorita Camblas I say most

Lfervently; but I also pray that she may never

cross your path again.’

Angelo, and Bonita also, looked surprised, for
their mother had spoken more vehemently than
was her wont.

But she offered no explanation of her words,
and soon after sought her room, strangely de-
pressed, by what she had heard, it seemed.

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Bono soon afterarrived, and received a hea
greeting from his parents and sister, and Angelo
and Bonita, as they sat upon the piazza heard
the colored cook of the Bread Winner teliing his
adventures to his attentive listeners, and by, no
means sticking to the truth in his recital, for- he
was heard to say that he had killed three of the
Lagoon Pirates with his own hand, when they
attacked the yacht, when the fact was that he
graft. safely on- board the goleta during, the

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“ Brother, your story seems to impress mother
most deeply,” said Bonita.

“ Yes, more than I could possibly believe,
; but do you know she spoke of Senor
Camblas asthough she had known him?”

“ Yes, and I believe that she does.

“It was. his name that caused herte start,
and then to weep.”

“ Well, we will not try to solve any secret of
the past which mother may have; though I am
sure that she is deeply pained over something in
the bygone which my reference to Senor
Cu mblas- recalled.”

“I am sure of it; but the Holy Mother be
praised, brother, that, after our strange adven-
tures, both you and I are safe,” and kissing her
brother good-night, Bonita retired: to her own
room, for it was creeping on toward midnight.

 

CHAPTER XIX.
a LOOK mro THE BYGONE.

BACK over a score of years, the scene shifts.

A large ship is riding out a fearful tempest,
which has played sad havoc with her rig.

But stout hearts are on board of her, and if no
new dan er comes she will ride out the storm
without urther damage.

But suddenly a new danger does come, for the
black clouds overhead are rent in twain by a
vivid sheet of flame, a fiery serpent desoends
and strikes the mast, and the crash of thunder
that follows is ap ling.

A moment of s: ence a lull and them cries of
wild alarm' arise from half a hundred throats.

And no wonder, for the lightning’s stroke has
set the noble ship on fire. '

The waves run mountain high the wind howls
like gloating demons over the destruction they
have wrought, and the ship rolls and pitches
wildl in the mad waters.

Be ore all was darkness; now a red glare rests
upon the sea, for fiery se nts run about the
rigging, and all know that the good ship is
doom .

And her crew also are doomed, it seems, for
the boats have been washed away, and upon
a burning vessel, in such a storm, what hope
have they?

Out of her cabin our a score of passengers.

Their faces are w to with the fear of an ap-
palling death, and men women and children

uddle together in mad despair.

Some pra ers are said in earnest voices, a few
loud cries God for mercy break from some
lips, while others utter oaths at the doom await-

ing them. ~
' Oh, father! is there no hope?”
The one who uttered the words was a young

r
“She spoke in Spanish, and her looks indicated
that she was a Cuban.

She was very beautiful, even in her despair.

The one she addremed was a man wit iron-
grafl hair and mustache, a face that was calm
in t e midst of that fearful danger.

He held the maiden close to him, and said in
res onse:

‘ I fear we must die Jophine, so meet death
with a prayer on your i and without fear.”

Those were noble wo , and fell like a calm
upon the heart of the maiden.

Just then a young man approached them.

His face was blanched, his whole manner indi-
catid fright, his teeth fairly cluttered as he
spo 6.

Yet he was a man of fine up nos, and one
would deem him 0 courage to meet
death bravely, come in whatshape it might

“ Senor Rebello, there is no hope. 0 all
must die!” ‘

He almost shrieked the wards, and then winced
under the calm response of the maiden:

“ Senor Camblas, a brave man should face
death without fear. ' ‘

“ See my father’s courage; it has calmed my
dread of our fate.”

“ But is there no he , Senor Bebello! Can
nothing he done?” said t e youn Cuban.

“ You are more of a sailor t I am, Senor
gamhlas, and should know if aught can be

one.

«“ I will ask the ca tain.”

Away he bound , to econ return, almost tot-
{filing with the weakness of fear that was upo

m. l ,

“ There is no hope! we are doomed l” .

So he said, and he turned away to hide his
face, for the flames in the rigging made alias
light as day. ‘

Suddenly, out over the wild waters was seen a
red glare.

Then came the deep boom of a cannon.

A wild shout went up from them, who
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“She fires to bid us hope, so 0 not yet de-
spair!”

At his words a fervently uttered prayer fell
from Jophine Rebello’s lips, while the youn
Cu han, Senor Marez Camblas fairly lost contro
of himself ill his wild joy.

Nearer and nearer came the succoring vessel.
while ficrcer and fiercer blew the flames, dl'ivmg
the crowd upon the decks of the burning vessel
toward the stern, where crew and passengers
were huddled together.

The vessel had been lying to, but now was
driving before the gale.

But swiftly toward her came a craft, which
seen by the glare of the flames, was said by the
crew to be a vessel-of—war.

As it came nearer, flying along under storm-
sails, just in the wake of the burning craft, the
vessel was seen to be an armed schooner, and
brilliantly lighted up in the red glare were
visible the Stars and Stripes at her peak!

Those on the Spanish vessel gave a wild cheer,
for they knew that, under the American flag
were brave hearts. and that all that could be
done to save them, men would do.

h Sluddenly above the roar of the storm came a
a1 :

“ Ahoy the barqnc!"

‘ Ay ay senor!” came the response in Span-
ish, from the captain of the burning bar uc.

“ Drop your anchors, for they will fln sound-
ings, and I will lie to near you and send boats
aboard!”

Nearer and nearer the life-boat drew, and
after a desperate struggle was under the lee of
the barque s stern.

Then a rope was thrown by the coxswain,
and going forward, the officer went up to the
deck, just as a rush of the frightened men was
made to throw themselves into the boat.

With a swee ) of his sword the lieutenant sev-
gfied the rope t at held the life-boat, and shout-

“ Hold her with your oars, coxswuin, until I
beat back these madmen!”

The boat was swept back for an instant, but
the oarsmen recovered themselves and brought it
again under the lee of the stern.

In the mean time the crew and male paSsen-
gers of the barque were between two dangers.
the flames, and the sword and pistol held in the
hands of the young officer.

1 'In excellent Spanish he said, and all heard
nm:

 Men, I came aboard this vessel to save you
a .

“ Do not delay me, for I will come back again
for those who cannot go this time in the boat.

“ But first I take every woman and cl‘ild.”

The men gave a yell of terror, and shouted:

“ No, no! we will go now!”

“ Back I”

But they pressed toward the stern, and threw
themselves into the boat.

Then come the thrilling w 3rds from the young
officer:

“ It will but occupy our minds. Come, show

‘ me where the state-room of that very handsome

young lady is.”

The Spaniard obeyed, after a
flames, and another to see if the
turning.

Entering the cabin they were gone for five

lance at the
tent was re-

minutes, when they returned with a number of 1,

packa es in their arms.

The ife-boat was seen on her way back, and
the keen eyes of the young officer detected at
once that there were twelve oarsnlen in it, to the
better hasten its comlng.

“ The brave fellows are determined to save
us,” he said to the captain, pointing out the fact
to him.

“ God bless you brave Americans, senor," cried
the Spanish captain, and again they went into
the cabin to return with more luggage.

When they returned the boat was close at
hand, and just in time, for the heat was becom-
ing unbearable, and the men were enveloped in
wet blankets. ‘

A moment more and the rope was thrown and ‘

made fast, and the men hastily dropped into the
boat.

Until the very last the young officer rrmained,
and then, as he cut the rope he sprung into the
sea, for his clothing was on fire.

But his hands were grasped by the gallahiig~

tars, and he was drawn on board and made
we ' to the tiller, while the cheers of the schoon-
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The order came in good Spanish and in a voice “ Madmen, back, or you die!” forth its brazen note of joy, and 1!] nick succes- . ‘
that all on board the barque heard. The terrified crew did not heed, however, and sion came others, until a salute of t rteen guns ,
But it was no easy matter to let go the sharp rung out the crack of a pistol. had been fired in honor of the noble lieutenant ;_
anchors, for the forward part of the craft was A man fell dead and then another was struck and the men who had anned the life-boat. .3.
as hot as an oven. down by a blow oi the sword of the young lieu- Through the wild wa m the boat struggled, . I;
Still the young Cuban boldly stepped to the tenant. loaded deep, its course ighted up by the arm 
front, as a. volunteer; the captain and several At the same moment two persons sprung to lug barque, now one mass of flames, and at last 
of the crew follmved his brave example, and, the Side of the officer with weapons in their the schooner’s lee was reachedxand. every man 543’
rushing forward, the anchors were let 0. hands. . was safely gotten on board, amid Wild cheers of 
The shi rode over them with 3 mm c shock, They were the Cuban gentleman and the the American tars. ~ r}, ‘
but the ca les held. the barque swinging around, barque’s Captain. . And the first to graspo the hand of the 883% ' in“?
wallowing {rightfully for a moment and then Thus checked by certain death in their front, officer was J ophine Re 110, the beautiful ‘
the anchors sta ed her. the maddenod men fell back; arope was quickly girl, while she cried in (Luivering velce: J. v
But she pibcied wildly, and the flames now thrown from the boat, and one after the other “Senor, God forever less you for your noble I "
began to seize upon the main and mjmnmast, the women and children were lowered in safety. deeds this night.” . 
and all knew that it would be but a short while “ Come. Senorita!" called out the Young 0111- The young oflioer bowed low, andpt’welptesl F.
before they would either have to go overboard cor, addressng Jophine Rebello. to take off his hat, but it fell to piecesm his ‘33,;
or burn to death, “I will await and go with my father, senor, hands, while the back of his coat was in tat- i,
A few of the passengers, and several of the thank YOU,” was the brave "3 15'- “31‘s. . 5'
crew, in their mad terror, sprung into the sea, “There will be room enoug for your father His face too was burned read, his hair and 'f
and were swept to death, also, senorlta. Come, do not delay l’ mustache  and upon his hands the flesh ~ ,, .3
“ seethe schooner!” She hesltatod, but be seized her gently, but was ling o . 1- 'v:,_‘
The cry came from the young Cuban, Senor firmly, and swung her over the side, conveying “ y brave Kirkwood, you are suflering' ‘ ex}
Rebello. her into the arms of the convaln. greatly, I can see. ;,;: "
The American vessel had swept to the side of “Now, senor,” and he turned to Senor Ro- “ Come into the cabin and Surgeon Sloan , 
the bag-qua, wd had come what a camel. length hello. “ Let that poor frightened wretch go in will take you in charge,” said the scth  5’
awn . my stood,” and the Cubanupointed to the young ca. ' , and he led the B{cling officer into“! 
“The boat! the boat!” cried Jophino Re. man whom Senorita Robe 0 had addressed as ea in,  the Spani captain withthem, ’1
hello, and she pointed to a large boat that was Senor Camblas. . for he also suflered from the heat. , '7:
bounding ovu- the waves “ He shall go, but there is room for you, too. All through the night the an:  
It was a boat coming from the schooner-of— Come, my man! lay to, and with the morning the storm abated , "if
war. and mod b a volunteer officer md The oung Cuban sprung forward, and was and theses went dawn. ' 
crew, and the wild 3 out of joy that went up drop into the hon in safety, after which The us had burned down tothe water’s 3?“)
from that on the burning barque must have 39‘0"!“ Rebfillofonowed- \ edge, still ld by her anchors, and thenlnd y};
thrilled the hearts of the daring men who ,; Now he Will leave us!” gone under with a mtighty gum , re
life to go to their rescue. “ He Will not return 1” Getting under way” 9 he headed for , “tag
__ He has lied to us!" the Cuban coast, w ch was not very magi ‘1.
CHAPTER xx. Such were the cries that were upon all sides. leagues distant, and the panengors of the 
Tn may“ Instant] the brave officer last of! the line fated barque were all landed in safety.  
“ h I that heldt elite-boat and called out: . Earnest indeed were the thanks batowad / est
1'“ me“ ' ° “’9 3° to  m" "f m “ Tfiko the 501m. oonwaln, and run the boat upon the Americans for their noble rescue;,and'  ,
gzmzigfd” bum“! M30. "111 Vin “3‘1in  'I will! awaiéoyour return." several of the wealthy Cubans on board  6‘5
‘ o. no no mewithus sir!” the Senor Rebello in a generous pursefor ‘ pr
“8:33;ng c"Pu-m 0‘ “'9 Am IOW- Tlietfiifiame from the life-bdat’s crew. crew of the life-boat. - 3" r a
‘ th- on men- ' ' V *2.
“I have ‘ mw ] 1"“, m M M hm!” I l . butl will remain. “1333'” wgwillr’go ondifiuthem of  
gong): to ask you to allow me to goto  m'rh. mgr: mot-cod tgegbey, for they were wohgdthg remit in  for outrun _ W‘. "
‘ . . M9 0 I "a!!! . w n we him, . g ,  ~
The Speaker mPPOd Wore 1”! “PM. u1d Away went the lifth on its we , while Senor Bebellofa hispiilaautiful it would” 3 ‘”
fl 1113 1301‘ W“ 8 00m“ “d 0'31“ 31.1"!" the daring lieutenant, who would no desert not take no for an answer, bu that In ' '

oarsmen, who had volunteered at this call of

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their favorite officer. the deck of tho burnln barqne. fie watc home. 
“Wellgghbggbtnsng $133M. ngdptzglu thesis-120:9- brilous 53%“, his arms folded Thus urged A 10 Kirkwood and   .

"in. P” 0 0 h“? u” 1 upon r roast. ewas rfectl calm b no means was sorry for theb t 

"11119 3 brother 0‘30" filled out: though the flame: were sweepingetowuy‘d h ’ pitta! Senorita Jophine lied deeply smug " .

“Three cheers for Lieutenant Angelo Kirk-

im-
the .c ‘uchi . coweriné men were u
about im, an the doom barque was p ung

heart.

  

c land h“ 8mm“ one" I” But there was one who grittod his teeth with - ~-
The cheers were given with a will, and the wild in a“ m m . . . . , t at 
schooner swept by the burning barquo and lay ” m pest wigg'hg‘ng: :ftggnnggfiad ABS“lo Kirk'md .5 L

to.
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the Wm“ and a” me'm“ mm” M “5' “Y M“. and those on board, some twenty in poaes‘ned of at wealth, Mare: Cunth  ‘
“Ward 9116 haul!”- number. felt that their chances between life and sought after y many. ' . .7, . '54
Standing up in the stern, the youn officer death were in favor of the latter. But his lovo had gone forth to SenoritaBo- _ {if
“such”! ""7 “'“ev “d. "1“ them fun! The Sponish captain was ' ired by the cool hello, and the maiden, having seen noono the l '14“
With a movement 0‘ the “1187-. con , almost reckless indlflerence of the admired mo had become his promised bride. 55-. 4
“the b0" “00“ the Gon‘mml 300“ 0‘ 8150113 ' American ofilcer, and was also calm; but the When Jammy Rebollo had gone with her“ i .
NR“- bis hinds— I men were about wild with terror. father u n a trip to New Orleans where hnsi- ~ 
318 the “I’m” '9!“ 09 it' my, “30 m Further and further on its "way went the boat, nos  the Cuban planter, Senor ,  
800511118 8‘5 times to fillle 11”“ “P find drive it bounding over the waves one instant, diving oCunblos had begged have to accompany ' ' 
3"“ “1° “’9 °‘ °P° “8° W" '0 “Pm”- dee the next. until at last it disappeared under and, as he was engaged'to the maiden her father 'I i“
At other times lt_would go down mto a hollow the so of the schooner. gave his consent. ' x - 

of the sea, and dlsa , and all held their , “Captain, I think wecansavo at least some It was upon their vo from New - 
mfigflt $23 331;;33‘1 “’9'”: (mg I 2; the lllfggn egg! tre ladies, for the men can get Orleans thafltghg baguettes “3 the  f 
' l 01111 '1 "R v 83 d An 0 Kirkw and auton ltz‘okoof .  -’
But again/it would rise to struggle on its to the Spanish captain. gel ' 00d' W Thetarror shgwn byherlover that‘night at, i": 1f,
my. ' ‘ SenorAmericau youarethe bravatmanf horror Indcaacedeveryparticiéof lovein ht ‘ 

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heart for him to vanish, and she regarded him
with the utmost contempt.

When she beheld the noble conduct of the
allant young American oflicer in contrast to
he cowardice of the Cuban, she felt that she had

not loved Marez Camblas, but merely supposed
that she had.
i , Not only had Angelo Kirkwood saved the
' , ! lives of those on board the barque, but he had
» ' brought to the schooner a leather sachel of her
father’s containing a large sum of money, and
,' her own jewels, which would have been a very
g”: " I heav‘y loss to them.
' _ f' Then, too, his thoughtful kindness in bringing
 "r , clothing for herself and other lady passengers
5;", and children, had shown her that he had a
'5; ’ nature that was as generous and thoughtful as
Lt'; he was brave.
"Q": 1 After all danger was over, and he was safe on
board the schooner, Senor Camblas had endeav-
ered to laugh off the cowardice he had shown.

But he saw that Senor Rebello joined his

daughter in the contempt felt for him, and he

‘ felt that he had fallen greatly from the exalted
pinnacle he had occu ied the day before.

" , “ He was tried an found wanting.

“ I abhor a coward.”

Such had been the thought of Senorita J o-

, , phine of her lover.

‘ Coldliy polite she and hen father were to him

until t ey reached Havana, and then he had

hastened ashore, glad to get out of si ht of the

eyes of the maiden, which seemed so f of scorn

< for him.

‘ “ She will forget it all in a few days and come

‘ around,” he muttered, as he went to a hotel to

g . make himself comfortable, intendin to kee

* I my from the Rebello Plantation or a wee

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CHAPTER XXII.

DISCARDED.

 11‘ was with intense bitterness that Senor
rez Camblas read the accounts in the papers,
following the rescue of those on the barque, and
pausing the young American officer to the

“O
.“ I am glad his accursed ship has one, for
I were he to remain here Jophine Babe 0 would

" ' fall in love with him I am sure, for she was
'most devoted to him as it was.”

So said the youn Cuban, and as no one had

a word to say ag nst his conduct, he found
vhiinsélf such a hero among his friends, that he
I began to regard himself as a hero.

.‘ A ter a sojourn in the town of some two

,weeks, in which he was feted by all, as a man
, had been snatched from the grave, he do-

rmined to return to his home. _
' His plantation was a vast one, his slaves he
'numbered by the hundred, and he enjoyed living
“Emma luxury which his wealth procured for
His rents Were dead, and brother or sister
hem nonzhsg that h; was his :Bwin master am:
an moi y. any esexcep s engagemen ’

, Ito'J'ophine Rebello.

‘ The mansion of the young planter was a large
final and v elegant in every appointment,
  been those of his intimate friends
been invited out to spend a few Weeks
The Palms, as the lace was called.
’ ‘ g The Pa went Marez Camblas,
and the next do he rode over on horseback to
 at Rebello ll, as the plantation home of
, the Serior Rebello was known. .

 The mother of Jophine was dead and so the

maiden was mistress of her father’s home, and a
god one she made too, for the hospitality of

, hello Hall was famous.

Although he had been inviggling himself into
the idea, from being lion in town by his
Efrhnds, that he had been a hero there was a
faint remembrance in the heart of Marez Cam-
bias that perha the Senorita Jophine and her
_ father mi ht st lthink otherwise.

‘ ,1 It was t with some foreboding that he rode
up to the mansion and dismounted. ‘

4 He threw his rein to a slave who came to take

‘3 horse and asked:

“Juan is your mistresss at home!”

, “Yes nor Master!”
’ “ And your master?”

* "“ Has gone for a drive, senor, with his guest.”
“ Ah! there areguests here then?” .

,“ The Senorita ophins is alone now, Senor

r Camblas.”

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parlor at the same time b ' a silver solver
of sher, bet and some sweetsflma-ngd placing them
a little stand near him. I
on coming

“The Sen ,
i the negress.

, orita Jophlne saw

 senor andwiilsoonbo down,”sa

Y near never see us again,
uban, addressi t e servant,

“ on came vs
the maid of the Senorita ophine.

  
    
   

  
   

       
   

    

idem,” said the

e be
,“ So‘ Senorita Jophi e told me, senor."
"' She told you that her ather and myself had
t diflculty in rescuing her!”
, f‘ o, senor, she did not say that,” said the
seam Anita, and her remark left 9. disagree-
 depatil‘ltzdcuand after h
' soon t are
ttherustleofadress upon the hall floor,

       
  

  
  

  
 
   

 

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land the heart of Marez Camblas, from some

reason sunk within him.

A moment more and J ophine Rebello swept
into the room.

Superny beautiful she looked, in a white
dress of softest silk embroidered with ellow
jnnqllillls, and a bunch of fresh tea roses in her
blac hair.

A sash of yellow silk encircled her slender
waist, and not an ornament did she wear, ex-
cept a large diamond ring that glittered upon
her fin er.

Quic ly toward her stepped the Cuban, his
hand extended, and he said earnestly:

“ Ah, Senorita J ophine, it seems an ago since I
last met you.

“ I trust that you are well and in the enjoy-
ment of supreme happiness.”

She took his hand and replied:

“I am well, and happy, Senor Camblas, and
I take your band now 0 ered, not in friendship,
but in pity, for I pity you, Marez Camblas,
from the very bottom of my heart.”

He turned pale at her words and started back.

“ You pity me, senoritai”

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“What means this insult, Senorita Rebello?"

“ I mean it as no insult, senor.

“ You have called upon me, when I hoped
that {our own good sense would keep you away,
and meant to write to you to-night.”

“ I have remained in Havana for a. little over
two weeks.

“ Are you angry on that account?"

“ Ah no, for I would have been glad had you
remained away forever, as it would have re-
vented my having to perform a painful uty
and dismiss you.”

“ Dismiss me?”

“ Yes, Senor Camblas.”

“ What do ggu mean?”

“ I would t t your good sense would show
you, senor, that you are nothing to me now,
and not force me to tell you so, for it is a pain-
ful duty.”

U“ I demand an explanation of your words,”
he said with an er.

“ Senor Camb as, your demand shall be com-
plied with.

“ Not to a soul have I breathed, nor has my
finger, what took place upon the barque,
an —

“ The papers are full of it.” .

“ The papers are full of your behavior on the
burning barquei
, “ Then others have told it, not my father or
m self.”

‘ y behavior?” he faltered.
H Y“. ”

“ I don’t understand.”

“Permit me to at once explain by saying
that I pity a coward, Senor Marez Camblas.”

He staggered back from her several steps, but
controlling himself hissed forth:

“ Do you dare insinuate that I am a coward,
Senorita Rebello?”

“ Your actions roved you such Senor Cam-
blas,and asI ab or a manwho is a coward
you can no longer expect to hold my love, and I
now sever all ties between us, and hand you
back your ring.”

She drew from her finger the brilliant
glamond ring as she spoke and handed it to

1m.
He took it mechanically, and his eyes fairly
glittered with malice as he said:
“ Your father shall answer to me for this in-
sult from your lips Senorita Rebello,” was the
savage rep y of the Cuban.

CHAPTER XXIII.
' THE TWO Lovnns.

Tim words out deep for an instant for they
brought a feeling of dread to the breast of Se-
norita J ophine; but quickly rallying she said:

' “ I do not believe Senor Camblas that ' on
dare face my father in a duello, but if you are
challenge him I shall publicly denounce you as
a coward and b proof of your craven fear,
your abject, grove ing terror which all who
were upon the burning vessel saw with pity, dis-
gust and abhorrence in one who at least has the
semblance of manhOOd.”.

He seemed fairly withered by her scathin
words, and then, the coward that he was, look
as though he was about to spring upon her.

Sliile saw the evil glitter in his eye, but did not

us . ,-

Whether such was his intention or not, a s
upon the piazza revented his carrying it on
and in through t 6 open window stopped a
form in uniform.

“ Pardon, senorita, I saw you as you stood
there and suggosed on were alone.

“ Pardon, nor amblas,” and Angelo Kirk-
wood bowed low and stepped back, when the
Cuban hissed forth savagely: ~

.“ You here dog of an American?”

Angelo Kirkwood was surprised and he
thawed it. I

He had seen the cowardice of the Cuban on
the burning bar as, but had not referred to it
in sag; wa , treat ng him politely yet coldly, for

 

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believed that she loved him, but had found out
her mistake, and would sever the hateful ties
that bound her to the young planter.

In fact, in the three weeks that had passed
since their meetin , the American (flicer and
Cuban maiden ha discovered that they were
necessary to each other’s happiness, and they
had not disguised their love for each other,
thou h as long as she was pledged to Marez
Cam las, Lieutenant Kirkwood had asked no
pledge from her to him.

Now he understood all, and, as the insult of
the Cuban had been flung in his teeth, he re-
torted quickly, and with cutting~ sarcasm:

“Senor Camblas’s courage seems to have re-
turned to him, if ever he possessed such a com-
modity, that he insults one who he should
know will waive his being a coward and hold
him responsible for his words.”

Maddened by the knowledge that swept over
him, that Jophine had cast him off for the
American the Cuban lost his self-control and
said fierce y:

“You shall eat your words, Senor Ameri-
can.

Then, with a muttered maldito, he walked
from the ronm, and a moment after the clatter
of his horse’s boots were heard dashing down the
avenue.

“Ah, senor, it is said that a woman is at the
bottom of all mischief.

“Am I to blame in this case?” said Jophine,
with a serious look that brought a merry laugh
from the young officer, who assured her:

“My dear senorita, I simply surprised the
Senor Camblas at a very ino portune moment,
and I cannot blame him for his anger.

“But his words I resented, of course, and I
suppose his threat meant that I should hear
from him so I will have to say adios to you to-
night, and go go Havana, where any friend of
Senor Camblas can find me.”

“Oh, senor! coward though he is, it is said
that he has no equal wit the sword, even
amen the Spanish oflcers, and knowing this,
he ha the courage to insult on.”

Again the American laug ed, while he said:

“ am glad that he will select swords, senor-
ita, for it will save me the sorrow of having to
shoot him, for I handle a blade well myself it is
said: but here comes your father, who rove
around to the stables as we came b the plant»
tion road, and thus our approac was ever-
heard.

“But I see that your ring, his ring, is no
longer upon your finger,” he said, softly.

“ It means that I am free, senor.”

“ No, not free, J ophine, for new you belong to

me—

“ Did you not say that I could', Senor Rebello?”
and Angelo Kirkwood turned to Senor Rebello,
who just then entered the parlor, and made

answer:
“With all my heart so said I, Senor Kirk-
wood.”

CHAPTER XXIV.
aooononumo men cmus.

“MY dear senor, that man Camblas will be
sure to challenge you, for, strange to say, he
has been en in several affairs of honor,
and always With right n his side, while, as
Jophine says he is a p enomenal swordsman,
and therein ies his courage in being willin to
meet you; but must you really go from here ’

So said Senor Rebello, as he was seated in the
parlor with his daughter and their guest, after
the little love scene that made Jophine and
Kirkwood aflianced lovers.

“ I would not wait here, senor, in your home
to receive the friend whom Senor Camblas will

surely send, and so will thank you to send meto.

Havana to-night, for you know in another day
I wast) bid you farewell, as my vessel is due in

rt.

“ But you will permit me to serve you in this
matter, of course?”

“ No, senor, I must a sin decline, for I wish
not to widen the breac between Cubans by
having you for my second" and, too, it mi ht
bring in the name of Senorita Jophine, whic I
wish above all things to avoxd.

“ Should not m vessel be in port, then I have
a Spanish friend It Havana, the lieutenant upon
a vessel-of-war now stationed there and he will
serve me I know, as I once acted for him
in an affair with a French oflcerina foreign

rt.”

Seeing that his est was determined to go to
Havana, Senor hello ordered the cam e,
and he and Jophine drove into town With c
you% omcer, leavin him at the hotel.

it

most carefu , for my sake, Angelo,” ‘

wh red Jo blue at parting.
“132% nopdread of evil, senorita,” was the

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“Edd the ca' ,ofSenor Rebello drove
away in the moo 1 t, just see tleman on
horseback alighted a the door of hotel and
saluted Kirkwood.

It was a Cuban (planter, and he bore a mes-
sage from Marez amblas.

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learn that t e American had driven into town,
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hotel there, where all foreign officers were wont
to put up.

‘ Senor Luce, this is a somewhat mixed and
unfortunate affair,” said Angelo Kirkwood to
the young Cuban.

“ Senor Camblas insulted me in language
which I should have held him answerable for,
and then, not liking my response, considers him-
self the insulted party.

“ I am wholly at his service, and if I may do-
tain you, while I send for my friend Lieutenant
Madrassa of the Spanish Navy, we can arrange
matters, I am sure.”

The Cuban bowed assent and promised to re—
turn Within the hour, and a note was at once
writtgn and dispatched by Kirkwood to his
frien .

The Spanish officer was not long in making
his appearance at the hotel, and was a dashing
young fellow, who had the n )pearance of one
who would rather be a sccon in an affair of
honor than not.

He shook hands with the American officer
con ratulatcd him upon the gallant ac‘t he had
per ormed, in rescuing the crew and passengers
of the Spanish bai‘que, and added:

“ I heard that you were to remain in Cuba a
few weeks, and wanted to find you.

“ But you hid yourself most thoroughly, and ~
I had no opportunity of telling you that all of '

our officers and men are wild with admiration
of your pluck.”

Kirkwood thanked him for his complimentary
words, and then said:

“Lieutenant Leon, I have a favor to ask of ,

ou.”
“You have but to name it, Kirkwood, be it

what it may, for I have not forgotten yourz

kindness to me once, and I am at our service
in an way, be it for gold or to figh for you.”

“ on have very nearly hit it, senor, for it is
to ask you to be my socond.”

“ To be sure."

“ Don’t do it; but are you to fight here?”

‘l Yes.”

“ aniard?”

“ o, a Cuban planter.”

“ He is a fool.”

“For that reason I shall not kill him.”

“ He might not be as merciful.”

“ I shall insist u n swords.”

“ You are a g swordsman, I believe?”

H YesI ”

“ Who is he?"

“ Senor Marez Camblas.”

“ Ah! he is a man to beware of, Senor Kirk-
wood, for he is the best swordsman in Cuba.”

“ So I have heard: but I shall insist upon
swords, and his scoond will soon be here, a
Senor Luce, also a planter, I believe?”

“ I know him, and a clever fellow; but what
is the trouble, for you should have no quarrel in
Cuba?

“The Senor Camblas considers that I insulted
him or I did not like what he said, something of
the ind, and so we meet.”

“ Can it not be arranged?”

“ I think not."

“ Are on willing?” ‘

“ No, for a man who spoke as he did to me
must be taught a lemon.”

“ Caramba ! but I recall now that he mono
of‘thgse you rescued from the burning ship.”

cs

“ And does he hold no gratitude for  lifel”

“ I real] did not ask him."

“ Well, am at your service; but I congratu-
late on, chaugin the sub , upon havinfilres.

Senor Comb and beautiful dang tor,
for there are those in Cuba who would give their
goalsb to have saved the fairCuban hello from

eat .

“ I was indeed most fortunate, Senor Leon;
but there is a knock, and it is doubtlel Senor

ce.

It was, and when Senor Luce d soon
after, the arrangements were all made for a
meeting the next morning at sunrise, outside of
the city walls at a spot where like scenes had
often occurred.

In asking Senor Luce the cause of quarrel,
and if the matter could not be arranged without
a meeting, Lieutenant Leon received the an-
swer:

“ I am acting in the dark in this matter, Lieu-
tenant Leon. my friend Camblas haying asked
me to serve him and ask no questions, and I am
glad that swords are chosen, for my intentions

were to allow no other was us.” ,
The Spanish officer smil but made no rep! ,
and thus the two seconds parted, to meet again

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CHAPTER, XXV.
AT ran swoan‘s POINT.

Anonno Kraxwoon did not lose sleep on ac-
count of his duel of the following morn ng.

He had Lieutenant Leon dine with him, and
then the two officers allied forth to see the cit .

The American had fully recovered from t e
scorching he had gotten, though his face and
hands were still rod, and he had had toshave ofl
silken mustache.
311;: t and early the Spanish officer called for
him, forhil wasthooecondwatchtbatnighton

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board his vessel, and when “eight bells ” struck
he at once made his preparations to go to the
hotel after his American friend.

Angelo Kirkwood was sleepin soundly when
called, but was soon dressed, an after a cup of
coffee the two friends got into a volante and
were driven to the field.

The Cubans were already there, and had been
for half an hour, arriving before the time set.

They were accompanied by a city surgeon,
whom Senor Leon had asked to meet them there
at the request of Marcz Camblas.

The latter was pacing to and fro, “ getting his
hand in ” by slashing down small things with his
sword; but he ceased his occupation as the
others drove up, and bent his head very stifliy
in acknowledging the salute of his foes, for he
looked upon the friend of the American also as 8.

00.

He was pale, and a trifle nervous, but there
was a malicious look in his eyes that showed he
meant to be wicked, and felt that he was master
of the situation.

The arrangements were quickly made, and in
a manner that showed that the seconds were by
no means new to the work in hand.

An elo threw away his cigar, bowed pleasant-
ly to ieutenant Leon, and grasped the hand ex-
tended to him.

The Cuban looked sullen, and hatred glared in
his eyes, and the American read there a deter-
mination to put one witness of his cowardice on
shipboard out of the way, and by the same fell
stroke to get rid of a rival for the hand of the
Senorita Rebello.

. The swords crossed with a clash, and each
, man felt his opponent’s strength for a couple of

 

seconds.

The result did not seem to please the Cuban
for he made a lightning-like attack at once, and
with a man less skilled and quick than was An-
gelo Kll‘kWOOd it would have then and there
ended the duel.

A cry of alarm almost broke from the lips of
Lieutenant Leon, but when the Cuban was foiled
by the nick eye and ready hand of the Ameri-
can he reathed more free y.

Thwarted in his first attack, Marez Camblas
seemed to grow livid from fear or re e, and
fought with a desperation that was thri mg to
behold.

But, cool as an icicle, the American parried
and guarded every thrust and lunge of the
Cillfban, and Lieutenant Leon muttered to him-
se .

“ Kirkwood can at least keep him at bay."

Hard] were the words uttered when Sudden-
ly the merican seemed to tire of actin upon

edefensive, and, with quickness and ill re-
versed the order of things.

Camblas was taken by rise, and well-nigh
was disarmed; but he saved self then, to find
his sword twisted from his hand a moment after.

He almost swooned at the instant, as be ex-
pected his foe to run him through, and the trees
seemed to be dancin before his eyes.

But the words to sweet] upon his coward
cars that told him he was no to die:

“ or Camblas, I did not save your life
once to take it now so accept it at in hands.”

Without a word Angelo Kirkw turned,
bowed to the second‘ and an n of his adver-
aarAy and walked toward his nte.

moment. after Lieutenant Leon followed
him and grasping his hand as he threw the
was as into t 9 vehicle, said: _

”~ on are the beat swordsman I ever saw,
Kirkwood. ,

“ See! Camblas stands like one dazed, for it
hurts him to feel that he has met his master.”

Kirkwood knew that another motive moved

the Cuban, his fearful disappointment that he
had not been able to kill him. and also the shock
that he had believed his death was sure.

But he was not one to gloat over a foe, and
made mplfy: v I

“Poor (NOW, I pity him.”

The uolante rolled rapidly back into the ci ,
and the two friends were Est ing in to brea -
fast, after .a. short rest {frkwood‘s room
when they) were met by Senor Rebello, who said
in slow no. as be grasped the'extended hand
of the Ameru-nn:

“ Well, Senor!”

“ All over.”

“ Thank Heaven you are unharmed l”

“ I offer the same prayer for Camblas, senor.”

“ Ahi ho is unharmed!” ‘

“Yes, senor.”

“ But you foughti”

fl  a.”

“ An the‘resulti”
“ Neither were harmed.”
“ Senor Rubella, m friend Kirkwood is too
modest to tell the tru b, so I will do so for him.
“ Camblas c ted a walk-over, and, after
the most magni cént bit of swordamanship on
both sides I ever witnessed. our American friend
disarmed him and gaVe him his life."
f‘ Ever generous, senor.” said Senor Rebello
y with feeling; and as be walked on with them to
. the breakfasteroom he added in a low tone:
I “Jophine made me leave home before dawn
to‘kagw  result.” 3 _
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CHAPTER XXVI.

A BITTER BLOW.

SENOR LUCE, who returned home with Marez
Camblas, found him anything but a pleasant
Companion.

The two had been friends of Ion standing;
but Senor Luce was almost hurt by t e manner
of the defeated duelist.

He saw that he was deeply cut from some
cause, more than his having found his master
with the sw ord, and said in a kindly tone:

“Well, Marez, don’t take it so to heart, for I
do not think either the American officer or Leon
will Speak of the afl‘ air, the surgeon will not, and
you know I will keep it a dead secret, so that it h i.
will not reach the ears of the Senorita Re—
bello.” .

The eyes of Camblas fairly blazed at this, and
he said fiercely:

“ Strai ht to her ears it will go.

“ But I care not, for she is nothing to me ,
DOW.” i,

Senor Luce was surprised, for he knew of the j 
engagement that had existed between his friend ,=-‘
and the Senorita J ophine, so he said: - 

“ Do you mean that your engagement with
her is broken?”

H Yes. 7)

“ I am sorry.”

“ I am crushed under it; but she shall not
know that I suffer.

“ Bah! I am a fool to think of her; but she is. '
nothing to me now, Luce.” . _, ~

His friend asked no questions, for he saw he, L 
was in no humor to be catechized and they rode ’ .  s
on in silence until they rtached the Camblas V. " ,
plantation. f' 

There the horse of Senor Luce awaited him,
and he rode off to his home, leaving Camblas in I
a most unenviable humor. ,

Days went by and then the rumor went about .v ' ' i
that Senor Camblas had been discarde by the
beauty and the heiress, Senorita Jo, him.— Re— .'
hello, and that she was soon to wed the gallant 
young American, Angelo Kirkwood. ,.

Marez Camblas heard the rumor, and a few- 1'; '
days after he left his home. and report came
that he had purchased a yacht and was cruising
about the Vi est Indies. :

One day, after several months’ absence, hero- ~ ‘.
turned to Havana. and it was not lon in reach.
ing his ears that Lieutenant Kirkw had come 
to Cuba, married Jophine Rebello. and, resign-  ,3
ing from the Navy of the United States was  l ’
then livin at the home of his beautiful wife. '~ 

A few a s after he met them face to face “
while out ri in , and all the venom of his naturb
8061111186. , and he gritted through his ,
feet : - '
“I will yet have my revenge upon both of
them.” , v."

Half a car after his first revs came, for ,
Senor Re 110 having lost heavily somespec-s
ulation, raised money upon his plantation 

slaves by me . A r

That mangle the young Cuban bought, 
when Senor 10 could not y,  met _
with other reverses, Marez Cam las tn  
his daughter and son-in-law out of doors. . 1* 3

Having brought this misfortune upon those ho ,
loved. the high spirited planterin his great grid,
took his own life, thus bringingldeep sorrow-up. ..
on Jgghine and her American usband. (f ’

U isma ed b his afllictions, elo 
wood took is wi eand theirlittle boy them-é
coast, settled them in an humble but plum i.
home, and with what money they had saved '
chasedavessel and began torun its-acacia,

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Fortune smiled u
love, and the hope 0 better days coming back:
to them, Jophine tried to forget the bittcrpgfi.’

Thus time went by until five years "
since her marriage to Angelo ‘ , , .
she had two children, Ange 0 her first born, I "
Bonita, a baby girl, to blem her life. '  ,5 "

Seated one afternoon in her humble home, 
With her baby girl u 11 her lapandlittle
playing near her in he yard, she was 
out over the sea, hoping for the coming of 
husband’s vemel wh h was beyond due semi;
da . ' ‘
gs. This is the anniversary day of our marriage”. *' '5
she mused aloud. '

“Five ears ago toda I became the wife oti‘
Angelo 'rkwood, and is deaner to me 
than ever before. '

“But how I dread these anniversary do for v I

stoncyearafterourmarriage, or ,by.’

1: investment which a Havana merchant in—J
vei led him into, all of 1153 mosey.  v, V

‘ enext carton ay emortgngod w

mum and slaves, to find out that it was
Camblas who had advanced the money.
and held the m as. ‘ ‘ ,

“Oh! how ha he and Angelo triedto ,.
the money to pay 08 the amount; but in ,3
and on the day of our third marriage anniversary"
we were turned out of our home by; that mu
Camblas, who had his revenge. ,

" Poor father tried hard to bear up and HIE ‘
gle on; but one year ago to-day he died by .f w.
own hand in his despair. “n

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overdue, and I almost fear some new sorrow will
overwhelm me.”
.. She took a sea-glass as she spoke and slowly
E7} swept the waters with it.
 '- But no vessel was in sight, and she laid it
down with a sigh.
 Just then she saw a horseman crossing toward
 the cottage.
:«lg He was travel-stained and his horse seemed to
' have been ridden hard.
Her heart almost ceased its pulsations, and
> 4 for a moment she could not move.
3 M Then she called to an old negress, her only
a." t Darvant, and said:
 , ‘ “ Remain with me, Sara, for I dread some
  great evil.
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(a ._ The horseman rode u to the little wall that
3.3,. surrounded the cottage, ( ismonnted and asked:
$.25]; “ Is this the home of the Senora Kirkwood l”

“ It is."

“And you are—”

“ Senora Kirkwood.”

“ I have a letter for you.”

" Give it to me.”

The man obeyed and at the same time said:

. “I come from Havana senora, and I have
ridden hard to bring you this letter, for it is im-
portant, and I fear sad news.”

She opened it without reply, for she recog-
nized the handwriting of her husband upon the
envelope.

Then she read it slowly, and every word
burned into her heart and brain.

,_  What she read was as follows:

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“I was arrested today as a conspirator against
Spain. and thrown into this prison.
‘ “ My vessel was searched and on it were found
arms and munitions of war. which it was said I
t was to carry to the insurgents on the Southern
 coast.
'- "I am no conspirator, as you know, and how
those arms came to be in the hold of my vessel, I do
not know.

“But I am accused and must abide the result.

“ Hope for the best, and pray for me.
"Assam."

. I “God have mercy! there is no hope, for he is
doomed I know but too well,” and with a low

moan the stricken wife slipped from her chair

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CHAPTER XXVII.
'rnwaarnn.

LEAVING her children with old Sara, the ne-
gress, as soon as she was able to do so, the poor
wife started for Havana.

She carried- with her all of the money that she
and her husband had laid by, and sevoral jew-
which had belonged to her mother, and
, which alone she had left of her former riches.
“ I 'will sacrifice all to save him,” she had
aid, as she started in a volante for Havana, the
ver her only companion.
, Just at twilight they came to a desolate piece
or roadway, and she s ivered as she remembered
V hat many murders had been committed there,
 it was the spot where the highwaymen often
demanded toll of travelers.
"‘ Drive rapid] , my man,” she said, thinking
,the little to no she had with her, and re-
" 6 g that she had not gone by sea to
ana. ~ ‘
;  6 driver was about to whip up his horses,
fin obedience, for he also did not ike to pass the
«pot, when suddenly into the roadway, ahead
adhehind the eolante, dashed two horsemené

wing out of the dense thicket on the side 0
.y ’ Way.

'Ihe rsemen were armed and the leveled
M lstols at the driVer, while one cal ed Out:
‘ alt! you must pay to!!!"
,1 have but this defenseless lady with me,
~ gore, going to see her husband, who has been

,owii into the Castle El Moro, so pray let me

p on,” said the driver.
I! 0 one passes here without tell.”

You would not rob a woman, senorsl”
 . . Hush l” was the stern command, and riding
. L” to the side of the volante, the horseman

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J‘Oh, senor, for the love of Heaven, let me
my old, for it is all that I have in the
wor , and I may need it, every peso, to
savemy husband from death.” .

r: 'f‘Nothlng wdl‘ save your husband, Senora
‘Kirkwood, so out with the gold.”

'. v ‘l on, senors, I pray to you to let me keep my

“No out with itl”

 two men had dismounted and both stood
tbg/Eehicle, one on either side, and they held

 eirxhands.

' “I‘ll get it for you, senors, if it must go,”

(,1, ,river,andhe bent over to raise the
\ of gold, which was between the senora’s

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“I got hold of the wrong end of the bag,
senors' but it is worth the picking ufp.”

The highwaymen seemed to be 0 this opin-
ion, for each bent over and began to rake up
the golden onzas.

But suddenly upon the head of one fell a stun-
ning blow, while with remarkable dexterity the
two horses were struck with the lash and bounded
forward.

One of the highwaymen was struck senseless
by the blow, the other was knocked down by

the bounding forward of the horses, and the “

wheel passed over him certainly injuring him,
for the driver saw him twice try to rise before
he staggered to his feet.

Then like the wind the horses flow on, While
the (poor wife with tears of joy in her eyes,
crie :

“ Nobly done, my brave man, for you have
peLlliaps saved my iusband’s life in saving my
g0 .‘

“ I hope so senora; but I thought when these
scam 5 saw t e gold spill they would be of! their
guar , and so I struck sharp and quick.

“ Don’t fear, for we have too ood a start for
them to catch us now, even i they are not
badly hurt, which, I hope and believe they
are.

“ The Holy Mother bless you. ood senor.”

“ I hope it will help to et par on for some of
my sins. for I have not 11 the best of men,
senora.” ~

“ But did you notice that those men knew
you?”

“ Yes, I recall now that they did.”

:: ¥hey” knew also that you had gold.”

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“ They also were aware that the senor was in
the castle.”

“They did know it. and said, alas! that no—
thin would save him.”

“ enora, this looks to me as though there
was some one dogging you for harm.”

The woman started at the words of the driver,
and said in a low voice:

“It does so seem, senor, and now that I recall
the five years I believe that you are right.

“ y, senor, I almost be 'n to feel that I
know who my foe is,” was t 6 reply of Senora
Kirkwood, and her emotion touched the heart of
the driver, who was very proud of his act in
thwarting the highwaymen, as he had cause to

be.

In 00d time the volante reached Havana,
and t e senora, knowing no humble lodging-
house, went to the fashionable hotel where she
had been wont to put up with her father, when
she was a reigningalzielle in Cuban society.

As soon as she gotten rid of the stain of
travel, she sallied forth to seek some influence
that would enable her to see her husband.

But, though friends had been many in her
prosperity, n her adversity they were few, and
those did not dare interest themselves in behalf
of the wife of a conspirator.

In vain she pleaded, they said they could do
nothing.

Then she went to the Castle El Moro and
sought the (governor of that huge pile.

He won] not permit her to enter without a
permit from the captain general.

To that dignitar then she went, and was
stei'nl refused, wi h an admonition that she
shoul at once leave Havana.

Her pleadings were of no avail, for the Gov-r
ernor 0 Cuba then was a stern, unyielding and
heartless man. -

In her despair she could do nothing, and again
threatened, if she remained in Havana, with
imprisonment herself. she was forced to return
home, for though her husband she could not
381p, she certainly could do much for her chil-

ren. .

Worn out, suffering in body and mind, she
reached her home, and then her strength gave
way; she was seized with hi h fever and for
weeks lay hovering between H e and death.

When at last she recovered, she said one day
to the old negress who had been her devoted
friend:

“ Sara, let us go from here.”

“ Go where, senoral”

“ Away from Cuba.”

“ Leave Cuba, senora?”

“ Yes, Sara, so get ready as soon as you can.”

“ But where will you go, senora?” '

“ To America, by the first packet, for, Sara,
I know all.”

“ Oh, senora!” ,

“ Yes, when you deemed the unconscious one
day, I heard all that was said, so let us go.”

And the next packet to New Orleans carried
ghe stricken woman, her children and good old

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CHAPTER XXVIII.

, ran RIVAL’S savanna.

THERE was no doubt but that contraband
articles had been found on this little trading-
craft. which was owned and commanded by
An lo Kirkwood. '

e Insurgents had been causing the Spanish
governor trouble, and they were outlawed as
bandits, and no mercy was shown to those who
aided them in any way. -

There wasageneral feeling among Chbans

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that Cuba should be free from Spanish rule, yet
few had taken up arms against S in to gain
that freedom, and those few were “ nsurgents,”
as they were named.

When therefore suspicion fell 11 n Angelo
Kirkwood, as secretly a member omhe Insur-
gent band, his Vessel was seized in port, and on
board was found a supply of arms, munitions of
war and supplies, to he landed at a certain point
upon the southern coast, where theinsurrection-
ary element was then giving trouble.

Angelo Kirkwood protested his innocence, but
the proofs were against him, for, among his
private apers the guards found letters that
stamped im as a secret ally of the Insurgents.

He was an American and had been a naval
officer of the United States Government, while
he was offered a high position in the Cuban
Patriot service.

Known to be poor with nothing to lose and
much to gain, in case of success, no one believed
him otherwise than guilty, and so he was thrown
into a dungeon in the Moro Castle.

There he sat in his loathsome cell, several days.
after the departure of his poor wife for her
home, without being able to see him or commu-
nicate with him.

That Spaniards would cry out for his life he
well knew, and having become a Cuban, he
could expect no: interference on the part of the
Government of the United States.

So he made up his mind from the first that
there was no hotpe.

He did not ear death, but the thought of
leaving his loved wife and children was a fear—
ful one to him.

He had just begun to work up to a comforta-
ble subsistence for those he idolized, and now
must leave them to the cold charities of a cruel
world.

He had written the letter to his wife, under
inspection, that he might be the first to break
the news to her of his arrest and the charge

ainst him.

he guards told him that she had come to
Havana, but had been refused permission to see
him, though she had gone and begged it of the
captain-general.

ailin she had gone back to her children.

He di not know, as he sat there in his dismal
cell, that she was then lying at the point of
death, or his misery would have been greater.

Soon a flashin light along the gloomy corri-
dors told him t at some one was approaching
his cell.

Low voices were heard without, footsteps
were heard walking away, and then the door
opened. \

A man stood there, lantern in hand.

It was not a keeper, but none other than
Marez Camblas.

“Well, sir, to what chance do I Owe this mis-
fortune of‘your presence herel” said the Ameri-

l :

“I am gere, Kirkwood, to have a few words
witlhyou.”
“ ake them few then, Senor Camblas.”

“You are here as a conspirator against
Spain?” '

“ That I know.” '

“ You were intending to run 'out of Havana

,with a cargo of arms for the Insur ents.”

“ That is the charge against me, at it is to be
proven.”

" T. 9 arms on your vessel are proof, with
papers found there offering you terms in the In-
sur ents’ service.”

“ f such things were found, then I am
doomed.”

“ You surely are.”

“Then why come to persecute me in my last
hours for I will be executed?”

“ es, in two days.”

H so soc-n1”

(I Yes.”

“ I am ready.”

“ The governor-general, knowing me to have
been friendly to you—”

“ You, my friend?”

it Yes.”

“ I cannot believe it.” ,?

“ Did you not twice save my life?” 

I“ That causes hatred sometimes, for it is a
debt not rea 'ly repaid.” ~

“ Well, I a your friend, in my peculiar wa ,
and the governor-general told me, as l was so. -'
ing, to come and tell you that you must die.”

“I said I was ready.”

“ You are .to be hanged.” .

“ Oh, God! not that!” '

“ Yes, you are to be hanged, so
governor-general, Senor Kirkwood,”

For a moment the brave man was silent, and
then he said: _ . .

“I am ready to de, be it in any way that
Spanish cruelty may ictate.”

“Well it is hard to be hanged, so I will try
and see if I can get the sente e mitigated, for,
as I am to marry our wi ow, I would rather
not have it said t at my ife’s first husband
was hanged like a common murderer.”

Angelo Kirkwood heard he man through to
the end of his sentence. an then, with a cry as
savage as a wild beast’s, he sprung toward the '

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with a force .that threw him upon the stone
floorir g heavily.

A little laughbroke fromthe lips of the Cuban
as he jumped back out of reach, the h he_.had
blanched with terror at the spring of t 9 prison-
er toward him, and he said in tones that were
full of malicious deviltry:

“Now I have my revenge upon you, Senor
American, and when I make the Senora Jophine

-m wife, I will be avenged upon her.”

.ith this he turned and left the cell and
Angelo Kirkwood was alone with his bitter
thoughts, now more territh bitter as he_knew
he would leave his beautiful wife and children
to the mercyof a fiend in human form.

CHAPTER XXIX.
ml ~ooivsrmuon’s urn.

h we gala day in Havana, for that gay
people liked any scene that was out of the usual
run, in the way of excitement.

And what was to occur that day was certainly
out of the usual run, for an execution was to
take place.

The insurgent element must be taughta les-
son.

The conspirators against Spanish rule in the
Gem of the Antilles must be shot without mercy.

The Spanish troops had met the Patriot forces

. .over on the southern coast, and had annihilated

their little :army, excepting a few who had been
ca tured.

nese “ few,” a score in number, had been
spared, not from mercy, but to sufler a fate as
a warning to others. i _ .

They had been bl‘i ught in chains to Havana,
and, thrown into the rustle, were awaiting their
doom.

-What need of a trial, when they were caught
with arms in their hand», firing upon Spanish
soldiers?

A trial would have been a mockery.

So they were sentenced to death very prompt-
ly, and it was the day ap mted for their exe-
cution that set Havana wi d with excitement.

There were many in the vast throng, wending

- their way to the scene of execution, who sym-

thized with the doomed men. ,

But they dared not say so, dared not eveif feel,
if they showed that feeling in their face, for
snspimous eyes were upon them, and the gov-
ernor-general was known to be a man without
mercy.

He had been sent out to the Gem of the
Antilles to rule it, by the Spanish monarch and
he meant to do so in his own way, without heart
and with a rod of iron as a scepter.

Twenty-one men were to die, and amon them
Were the officers of the Patriot band, w 0 had
dared attempt to throw off the yoke of Spain.

The twenty-first was Angelo Kirkwood, the
0111 American of the lot. -

Iperhaps for that reason the hatred against
him seemed to be most bitter.

At an early hour of the morning thron s of
citizens were weuding their way towar the
csene of the executions. _

All ware invited most cordially, for it was to
be an execution “ as an example. ’

The more that witnessed the death of their
fellow-beings, the greater would be the ex-
am le.

he soldiers moved out early also, to enliven-
Ing music, and formed three sides of a hollow
uare.
he populace took u
where they could see
the captain-g
should see. .

A murmur of expectancy arose from a thou-
sand throats, and to keep the vast crowd in
good hunwr, the bands played enlivenlng
music.

At last a gun boomed forth from the castle.

It was the si that tho cortege had started
for the scene 0 execution.

Instantly a bush fell upon all and even the
birds in the trees ceased their tril mg;

Out of their gloomy cells, into the road glare
of day, marched the doomed men. .

There were twenty-one of them in all. .

Before them, behind them, and upon either
side marched their soldier guards, their arms
reversed.

Thus the prisoners were in a wall of bayonets.

Ahead rode the governor of the castle, with a
brilliant escort. ~ .

' Then came a band and it was playin a
dirge, fitting music for the death-scene t at

positions of vantage
that took place, an
was anxious that they

was to follow.

g body of horsemen brought up the rear.
lowly moved the forco toward the scene
where. those twenty-one men were to-die.

The marched in grim silence with solemn
tread eeping time to the music oi the band.

The howls of the prisoners were downcast,
their eyes upon the ground With one saucep-
tion

That one was Angelo Kirkwood.

His air was martial, his hearing fearless.

He kept time to the music. his game was
straight ahead, and he marched hke one who

a no fear‘of death.

 

The Spanish officers were angry at his bear-

in .

It had the tendency to show men that one
could be a conspirator and yet hold no fear of
death.

Louder and louder grew the music, as the
military contege drew near the fatal scene.

Then they came in sight, and filed slowly
into position.

The ca tam-general was already there, grim,
silent an determined.

There was also his staff in brilliant array, and
a few prominent citizens in carriages, among
the latter being Senor Cainblas.

The face of the latter was pale, and his man-
ner was nervous; but a glitter of hate and an—
ticipated triumph comniingled, shone in his
0 08.

Nearer and nearer came the cortege, and
halting near the captain-general, the doomed
men were led to their positions.

They were all, with that one exception, down-

cast.

But that one, Angelo Kirkwood, still held his
form erect, still met the gaze of those about
him with calm defiance.

His e es met those of the Cuban planter, but
Senor amblas could not meet that steady gaze
uiifiinchin ly, and he looked away with the

air of a c rit.

An elo Igirkwood smiled, and stood ready to
meet is fate.

The others were ranged into line, five at a
time, and shot.

They be god for no mercy, were silent and
stern, and died bravely.

Four times the volley rung out from the exe-
cu.t‘i:(])‘n squad, and twenty men lay dead in their
t

r 5.

Not once did Angelo Kirkwood flinch.

He stood erect, his eyes upon the death scene,
and with a face as unmove< as thou h he were
not the most deeply interested one 0 all those
lookers-on. ,

At last his time came, and he walked with
bold tread to the spot at the head of his coffin.

He faced his executioners, glanced toward
Mare: Camblas and smiled; but it was a smile
which the Cuban never forgot to his dying day.

Then came the command to the ofiflcer of the
execution mid, and a murmur of admiration
run throng the crowd at the splendid courage
of e American conspirator.

Another moment and the muskets cracked to-
gether and the brave spirit of An e10 Kirk-
wood had been. sent from its body—t e conspi-
rator had met his fate.

CHAPTER XXX.
A cowum.

OLD Sara the negress who had gone to New
Orleans with Jophine Kirkwood and her chil-
dren, was going along the street one day,
market-basket in hand, when a man who was
passing stopped, gazed at her, and then, as she

on, Without seeing him apparently, he
slowly followed her.

She made a few purchases and then turned
her steps toward the outskirts of the city.

The man was watching her, and he slowly

' followed.

His dark face betrayed his Spanish 0 ' 'n,
and a closer look showed that he was none 2&1-
than Senor Marez Camblas.

He was elegantly dressed, and a gamed the
Cuban gentleman; but a black heartp y beneath

his lished exterior.
hen he saw the old negross start toward the

outer edge of the city, he hastily walked after I

her.

H: arranged to overtake her wllilere there hwas
no ousenearoran personwocould ear
what he said td her. y

“ Sara, how are you!”

He spoke in Spanish and the old woman
started, turned aroun , and gazed at the

spea er.

“ Do you not know me, Sara?”

“I have seen you somewhere before, senor.”

“ i am your master.” '

“No senor, my master is in Cuba."

“ What are {on doing here. then?”

“I came “It a poor lady, senor, to whom I
haVe been hired out for serum: for some years.”

“ You belonged to Senor Cassandra, of Ma-
tanzas.”

“ Yes, senor, the Senor Cassandra is my mas-
ter, and he gave me permission to come here."

“ Welll Sara, I remembered toxhave seen you
several tines, half a year ago, when you were
livmg With the Senora Kirkwood, and I took a
notion I would like to own you.”

“ Own me, senor?"

“ Yes, Sara, and so I purchased you.

“ See, here are my papers, proving you to be
 prgperty, and you must go back with me to

ba.
“ Ah, senor! it would brea‘l'; the poor mom’s,

hea to have me leave her.”
2: here is she?”

rival? lives in that white cottage, senor, onthe
‘ . yes; but on must go with me Sara.”
“ If you have bought me, senor, I ,su I

have to; but the senora will pay ypu- 01’ my

hire, as she does Senor Cassandra, and he could ‘
not refuse to let her bring me With her, for he
saw how sad she was. .
“You know it is only five months since her
poor husband was shot by the Spanish governor.”
“ Yes, I know, and I have had hard work to
find you, for Senor Cassandra would not tell
where you had gone with the Senor Kirkwood.
“ But when I offered three thousand pesos for
you, he accepted.”
“ I am not worth that much, senor.”
3 “ You are to me, and you must go with me
9 now.”
“ Oh, senor! let me go home first.” .
1 “ No, you must go at once.”
“ But, senor.” _=.
“ If you do not go, I have officers near who ' -
Will take you in irons.”
“ I will go, senor, for I would rather die than
have irons put on me,” and the old negress ".7
shuddered. 1 g
“ You are mine.” ‘ r
“ ut, senor.” _ '
" Well. -’
“ Will you go and ‘11 the good seiiora that I
' did not desert her r”
“I will.” 
“ Senor, what is my new master’s name, for I "i _.
cannot recall it?” ‘

“Never mind my name, for you will know ‘ '2,
soon enough. a. .
“ Come.” ‘ ;

Sara was a slave, in a foreign land, and she ' .
felt that she must obey. ,
So with a deep sigh she did as Senor Camblas ‘ Q

ordered her. ._ ‘

A passing carriage was called and she was "'
driven to a vessel about to sail for Havana. ‘ I g. 

A few words from the rich and influential “i '
Cuban and the captain took Sara in charge.  ,

Then the man who was still doggin the ste ' * v' 
of a lone woman, started out at a risk w i 1.“.
toward the outskirts of the City. , _‘ 

His steps were directed toward the little .5;
cottage which had been pointed out to bin” ‘74:"
the home of the Senora Kirkwood. ' if, "

It was an humble little house, with but four..- 94:,
rooms. a kitchen garden in the rear, a flower f“ f
garden in front, and all carefully attended to. 't u;

Upon the little piazza, as he came up he saw. 3 ~51?
person seated. ii: ‘

It was J ophine Kirkwood and she was in deep ’2' -‘
mourning. , .5 _

Near her, playing with her doll was her little ‘1‘
girl scarcely over a year old, but her boy was \  .
nowhere visible. ‘ r "

The man approached and leant upon the little ’
gate. not ten paces from her. -'  

Busy with her sewing, the senora did notnt
first observe him, and so lightly had be ap-

hed that she heard not his step. \

“ Senora Kirkwood, goodevening.” '

He sgke in S ish, and a cryelcapedhor _,
lips as e beheld 'm. _  ,1
h_One glance was sufficient for her to recognise A";
1m.  “'“
Salas sprung to her feet, and pale and trembling :’ ,

ri . .
“ You here. Senor Camblas?” , 57 
“ As you see, Senora Jophine.” ‘ " . ~
“ And why do you haunt me with your-WV ’ " .

presence?” .

“ I came here to see on.” , ’j
“ Have I not sufi'er enough without this!" . ' ‘ ’
“ I am your friend, Senora Jophine.” \. 4,14 . 
“My bitterest toe, say rather, for I oweto ' 

you all of the sorrow and suflering that hascomg . L

‘ upon me and mlne.”  _

I “ Ah, no, I am not a bad man, senora. 

“ l have loved you from our first meeting,“ ., * 13;;

once I expected you to become my wife. ‘ 7.

“Youcastmeotf,because you saw an '

whom you liked better. i_,

“ You became his wife, and misfortune ova» -;

took you. , ' "

“ I have prospered, for I am very rich now, '

and steadily my riches increase. , in

“There is one beautiful woman whom I could ~
marry, and her parents wish her to be my wife; ,.
“ But I love you, and I have come here to It"
you to marry me. ' . 7
“ Return to Cuba as my wife, and thehei’ in '

the land shall be yours; but, undersmnd me Me « .

(clhildren shall never cross die thresholdofmyge
oor. ’ , I. ' ,

He ceased speaking, and he fairly shrunk nhfi
der the look of withering scorn that ruled opus . "

her face. ‘ - .

At last her words ru out: i'  “f:
“ Become your wife. Camblesl  ‘  
“Sooner would I suffer the fate of my nabb ’ "
husband. 
“Becomethewiteofsohasoa man one who,

is an errant coward, one whom I loathe“ I

hate, as the author of my wmtchedneu fill!  .

widowhood, for such I behave oul . .

“ Ah, no! sonner would I an er the tornado is ‘
of the damned through an eterni . . _ - . i? V '

5}“ Go, senor, go! leave me an my childred 

one. »
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i won metoprisou,pera w.’ 
.gallowaandleovethemdone. p8 ,"
I “Iamstmmfortheirsake: butgo!” ,1.
l “ I will 'go, but let metell you, Senora Jopflne,»
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,. 3- = woman, Sara, and she is now upon the Havana
Tl ' packet, to return with me.”

“ Holy Heaven! you have taken her from
me?”

“ Yes, so-you had better go with me and be
. come my wife.

' “ I will forgive your words, I will even relent
‘ ' and allow you to take your children, if—-”

 ‘ “ Go from me! Never cross myl
‘ or by the Heavenly Cross I will ki
Camblas.

it Go I”

. He opened the gate, as though to enter, when

T i ' T I she sprung into the door and seized a pistol that

“ ' gun there, one that had belonged to her hus-
an . , _

He suspected her intention, and when she re-
appeared upon the piazza, the weapon in her
hand, he was retreating rapidly.

He saw the wee )n, and, wit a yell of terror,
' he bounded awa ike a deer.

 She watched im until he was out of sight,
.and then she said:
\ “ I have nothing more to fear from him.

“ I will answer the letter I received yesterday,
and tell the attorney who holds the small inheri-
tance my aunt has left me, in his keeping, that
I will come to Cuba. at once, and dwell at the

l, pretty little home near Cardenas.
/ “It will keep me from want, with the four
.:slaves that also become mine.

“Sara has gone, good, faithful Sara, and I

‘s will soon follow with my little children.
V “ But I will take my own name once more-
I V. , es, my children will be Angelo and Bonita.
a: .4 5., ’ bello for the future.”
; And one month after the sorrowin woman
was settled in the little home near ardenas,
left her by a maiden aunt, along with four
slaves, and to that home, where Angelo Rebello
is grown up and his si~.ter Bonita is a beautiful
‘ maiden of eighteen, the reader has been already
taken, so now my story will follow on as before
this retrospective glance into the lives of those
” ‘ who have figured in the earlier pages of this
" i romance.

path again,
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CHAPTER XXXI.
*. OLD SARA’S anounsr.
"Sarcoma Vaura, Sara asked me to tell
, on to pfease come over to the quarter and visit
. . er, for she wished to tell you somethin .”
So said the pretty quadroon maid o Valita
‘ Camblas, entering t e room of her oung mis-
. tress, a few days after the dinner at t e captain-
g‘eneral’s, which Major Rovalez had not enjoyed
 'as much as the others present.
:  And, knowing Senor Camblas’s past life as
" 11:,” ,the reader now does, it can be readily un er-
__ i stood that what was said by Don Quixote to
 mar Rovalez also hit him pretty well for he
‘1 been urgently anxious to have the S nish
oflcer push the death penalty against ngelo
Rebeilo, the son of the man who had so hated,
’the son of the Woman who had discarded him
’ and call a coward.
 He had learned experience with years, and
f ' was too shrewd to mix‘himself upinthe plot
.against the young sailor; but knowin that he
» was the son of Angelo Kirkwood the merican
, who had shot as a conspirator, he was
‘ ? anxious to have him executed as a pirate that
it might be another blow at Jophine.
In answer to the request of Fidela,Va1ita

said: l
I “ How/is poor old Sara, Fidela?"

“ “ Poorly, senorita, and she says she won't last
, long and has something to tell you.”

‘Something to tell me!”

‘.‘ Yes, senorita.”
' . “What can it be, I wonder?”
. i7 “ I don‘t know, senorita; but I was telling
,  all about the cang of the agent by the
  n Pirates, and t e rescueby or Angelo
' . lo,and how he had been treated as'a pirate
. himself, and she fairy sat up in bed and looked

at me.
‘ ., “ I thou ht she was gang to die right then.
 .9.‘ But s k upon her illow and
told me to ask you to come and visit er. ‘
‘ “Isaid1would oatonce andshemade me
5,, and tell her a over .
,g’ ' came; but I guess old Sara isn’t
» ju‘s‘t right, senorita. ”
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“  on a light wra and hidin her
. undera sun-hat, alita. for
‘ ve’s uarters.
,- One of 9 little cabins stood of! by itself,
1 and seemed to be more favored than the others.
m «In this one dwelt Sara, the n whom
some eighteen years before Senor bias had

,. based that be mi ht take her awa from
3‘ var Kirkwood 8 y

'x "Three score of cars and ten had over
thaold woman’s sad but her mih was clear,
though her body wasdying.

 She the maiden pleasant] , and was
,. fitting opal: an easy-chair to receive 
| ' . Sara often received many lit kind-
a; ., names from Vahta, who was wont tovisit the
‘ slavss’ uarters every Sabbath day,and the aged
wfiever remembered by her young heart.

She cw that, her father

 

for some reason,
diaerently.‘

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i

There were other slaves on the lace whom he
had inherited from his father; ut old Sara
seemed the favored one of all.

“ Ah, senorita, I knew you would come, and
old Sara is glad to see you, so very glad.

“Sit down, senorita, sit down, for old Sara.
wishes to talk to you.”

Valita took the trembling hand and then said:

“ Here, Sara, Fidcla has some jelly for you,
and a bottle of wine.”

“ Put them there, Fidela, and go off to walk
for a little while, for old Sara wants to see Senor-
ita Valita all alone.

“ You are so good, senorita, and just like the
angels I soon will be.”

Fidela had curiosity, and this dismissal by old
Sara caused her to pout; but she walked off
feeling assured that her young mistress would
tell her what the old negress said to her, and
wondering what it could be.

“Now, senorita, I want you to listen to what
I have to say, and if you get angry remember
that old Sara is all but in her grave.

“ Fidcla was telling me all about your cruise
in the pretty yacht, and it brought back to my
mind scenes in the past.

“She told me who it was that saved you from
the pirates, and how near he came to being
han ed as a pirate, and that but for you he
W0 have been.

“ She told me he was so handsome, and that
she knew he could not elp but love you, and she
hoped you would love im.

“ All this set me to thinking, senorita, and so
I want to tell you what I know.”

The old woman s )oke distinctly, her eyes
lighted up with inte li once, and er manner
and words impreSsed Va ita deeply.

The maiden felt that what she said was not
the raving of a wandering mind, but that old
Sara held some secret of the past which she
wished to make known.

“ I will gladly hear what you have to say,
Sara, and certainly you can say nothing that
will anger me.”

“ I may, senorita, but then I have no fear now
of your father.

‘ A single blow would kill me; but I hope that
Eyou will keep locked up in your heart all that I

ave to tell you.

“ But knowing it, you can act with your eyes
wide open, and if plots are made to do more
harm, your good heart, senorita, will not allow
those who are innocent to suffer from one who
still seeks revenge.

“ Now senorita, will you hear what old Sara
has to to 1, or do on shrink from hearing what

ma ve you pa 1”

“vigil I do not shrink.

“I will hear all that you have to tell me, good
Sara,” was the firm reply of the brave young
gir

CHAPTER XXXII.

ran unsnss’s sronv.

DanLY moved by the manner of old Sara,
Valita Camhlas drew her chair up close to her
side and saga 8a to ”

ow, ra, your s ry. -

“Senori‘ia, walls have ears, and I would die

beg you to go out and place

“ Let her watch for any one coming near this
cabin, and call out to you as a warning.”

“ I will do so," and the maiden 0 ed, more
than ever im ressed with the belie that old
Sara had no i e tale to tell.

When she had returned and resumed her seat,
after haviiiagoplaced Fidela on watch, old Sara
began her ry at once, and in a stron r voice
than Valita had believed her capable o , for the
old woman had been an invalid a year st.

“ You know,” she bfian “ that I ave be-
longed to your father 0 yabout eighteen years,
ssnorita?”

at Ya.” ,

“ He bought me just,about a year before you
were rn.

“ Your father was a rich young man, for he
inherited a big plantation and plenty of slaves
from his father, and he expected to marry a
 young lady whose father’s home ad-

8.

“I used to belong to the young lady’s father,
and a dear master he was.

“ But somehow, senorita, the Lord did not
have matters come out as your father wished.

“ He went with the plantar and his daughter
on a voyage, the ship got caught in a storm the
lightning struck it and set it oh fire, an all
would have died but for an American cruiser
coming near.

“ A young ofllcer risked his life to save all on
the burnin ship, and he did so and your fa—
ther and t e young lady and her father all
owed their lives to him. '

“I was housekeeper then in the family, and
I heard talk as how your father had not be-
haved very bravely on the burning ship."

it  £9

“ Don’t

t an , ssnorlta, for I am telling
you what “cums

planter and his daughter

as .
y"l'he young American omcer \was severely
, and became out home with my people,

 

lvlvhtiblle your father stayed in Havana at the
o . v

“ Some two weeks after your father came
over to our plantation, from his home, The
Palms, where he was then living, and he did not
know the American officer was visiting there.

“There was a scene, and my young mistress
discarded your father and handed him back his
ring.

“I do not care to hear of my father’s early
life, Sara, so you need say no more.”

‘ Senorita, what you hear is from dying lips. l

“ Sealed by death as they soon will be, no one ’
else can tell you the story, or will do so. i

“ But I will say no more.”

“ Go on, good Sara, for I was wrong to get
angry with you.”

“ 'lhank you, senorita, for I am glad to tell
the truth.

“ You father was so angry that be challenged 

the American officer, and a duel followed, in
which the senor spared the life of master.”

1“ And my father the superb swordsman that
he is?” '5

“ The American senor was a better one, so- i
norita.”

U Ah!”

“Some time after the American senor on
back to Havana and was married to my yours:
mistress. i :

“ But ill-fortune seemed to come, for my mas—
ter lost his money, then the plantation and
slaves were mortgaged, your father advancing
the money, and then a year after he got all.

“ I was sold, with a few other slaves, and
Senor Cassandra bought me.

“The senor, my old master, went mad, at his
losses, and took his own life; and his daughter,
and her handsome husband, the American—”

“ What was his name?”

“ Senor Kirkwood, senorita.”

“ Go on, Sara.”

“They were left awful poor, and went to
dwell at the sea-coast.

“ There the young senor got work to do as a
mate on a coasting vessel, and the senora hired
me, her old slave, to live with them, for Senor
Cassandra felt sorry for her and allowed me to

o. .
g “ Well, senorita, the years went by, and the
handsomest boy and baby girl I ever saw, were
the senora’s children. A i

“The boy was like his mother and father
both but the little girl had the red-gold hair of
her American father. 1

“ The senor soon made money enough to buy '
a small goleta, and became its master, running,
cargoes from the coast ports to Havana, for he
did not care to go far from home.

“ And he was so happy when he returned
home from a voyafie, as was his wife and chil-
dren too, for the ttle bah girl knew him, it
seemed, and would laugh an crow at him in a
we that made his heart glad.

‘ One day, senorita, the master did not come
home when due. ’

“ Then another day passed, and next came a . a
courier with a letter. » ll

“ It nearl killed the poor senora, for it told .*
that her bushland was in the Castle El Moro,
accused of being an Insurgent.

“ His vessel had been seized, and upon it were
found arms and papers which condemned him.

“ The senora ef the children with me and
went to Havana.

“ Highwaymen watched for her and tried to
rob her, for she had carried what gold she had,
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her husband out. .
“Sheesca from the hi hwa en tb h ‘ ,
and reach Havana; but oug she lea .. l

and prayed to the castle governor, and 0 cap-
m-ggneral, they would not let her sashes-hun-

l
“ Don Quixote Buriel was not captain-general ‘. '
then was he?" ' ‘ .
“ Ah no senor-its; it was a governor who had ;
no heart, to refuse her pleading.” 3
“ And then, senorai”
“ She returned home to her children, senor-

ita.
“ She was sick with fever when she arrived, _ .
and it was long weeks before she recovered. ,  l
“ But one day she was able to sit up and she  r y-
told me she would live for her children. . ‘7 ; ,
“She told me'too thatshe had heard other
husband’s death, for she had listened to the con- ‘
vorsation of the nurse and myself one night,
when we believed her unconscious.”
“ Then he was shot!”
in.” .
fl” <- l
“ Yes, senori , they shot him with twenty '
others, only a few days after the more went to
Havana, and your other witnessed theexecu—
tion.”
“ My father!” 1
“ Yea, senor-its.” ‘
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from a burnin shi and afterward span-d his   .

life in a duellog" mfg Valita hotly. ‘ x, 
“ Yes, senorita.” , v 
“ You are sure of this, Sara?" , r  I
" Yes, senorita.” ‘ ‘- _
“Heshould havesavodbisufaoouldbohava , 5‘;

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Sara smiled sadly and continued her story, :

while Vahta, deeply interested in every word

was [now most eager to hear all that the oldi

negress had to tell.

CHAPTER XXXIII.
FROM DYING LIPS. -
"When the senor was able to get up, seno-

rita.” continued old Sara, “she told me that she ,

Would go away from Cuba.

“ She asked me to go and see my master, Senor
Cassandra, and ask him if he would let me go
with her to New Orleans.

“ I begged awful hard, and he felt sorry for
the r senora and said yes.

“ ‘0 we went, the senora, the two children and
old Sara.

“ We found a little home in the outskirts of
the city of New Orleans, and the senora did
fanc work and made a pretty good living.

“ 'lee little boy went to school, and I took
care of the house and the baby.

"About six months after we got there, I met

our father one day in the street, as I was com-
m from market."

‘ In New Orleans?”

“ Yes, senorita.”

“ Why was be there?"

“ I will tell you, senorita.”

“ I am most anxious to learn.”

“ I had only seen him once or twice before, so
did not recall him, but he told me who he was,
and said that he had bought me from Senor
Cassandra, my master."

The maiden gave a start, and her eyes
drooped, while Sara continued:

“ He told me that I must go back with him to
Cuba, and at once.

“I asked him to let me stay, but he would
not.

“ Then I asked him to let me go home first,"
but he called a carriage and drove me down to
the acket and left me on board.

“ e sailed in the packet too, and took me
out to the Palms Plantation.

“ Soon after he married your mother,
' senorita, and came here to live at Villa Eden
Plantation, and brought me along, for he
seemed to fear I was 0mg to run away.

“ But as I seemc content he let me go one
time to see my children in the Senor Cas-
sandra's Plantation.

“ That was three years ago, senorita."

 

“ I remember your going there, Sara, and
you were absent a mont .” .

“ Yes, senorita, and while I was there I learned 1
that an aunt of the dear senorita who was my '
mistress, had left her a little home near Car- 
denas, on the coast, and a family of slaves, and l
I remembered she had gotten a letter from a
law or about it, the day before your father took
me to her.

“ She had left New Orleans and gone there to
live, and I went down there and spent a week,
but I did not tell your father, senorita.

“The children were almost grown folks, for
the boy had grown up as handsome as hisfsther
Was, and the baby girl was almost a young

lad .

J The young man had a golefa, which he had
bou ht, and was sup rtin his mother and sis-
ter In very comforts le sty e, and they all seem-

ed happy.

“, Bu I could see that the senora was baggy
only for her children’s sake, and she told me t
the day I was taken from her your father came
tothoco andaskedhertomarryhimsnd
go back to be.”

“ Oh Sara! ’

“ It is true, senora. and yet he told her he
would not have her children cross his threshold.

“ She believed that she owed all of her sorrow
to him, for her husband, when in a cell, bribed
a guard to ivo her a letter, his last words, and
it told her at your father had come to him in

con and vowed that he would marry his wife,
fter ho had been executed."

Valita uttered no word, but bowed her head
in bar hands for an instant.

Then she looked up and said in a voice that
Was almost harsh:

,“Tell me all. good Sara."

“There is little more that I havetote sen -
its, for your father did ask thesenora to me

his wife, and she drove him from her with:
“ a fled, and she never saw him ,or
' had not when I was there, and it was r his

'1 X goi to New Orleans that he came home and
ed your mother.

‘ "For some reason he seemed to feel thatI
know something about him; but he has always
treated me better than the other slams, as you
know i

“ I do know that, Sara, and I supposed that it
was because you had been such a good and faith-

“ No, sonorita, it is because he feared I might

' do after his mo ago to your mother that if
I oz,” said a we that was evil of him, lie would
see that it was my last utterance.

“ But now I do not fear him, as my grave is

yacht, and how that young sailor had been near-
ly executed as a pirate, and that your father had
done nothing to save him, that it looked very
bad to me, and I determined to tell you what I
have done.”

“ But what had that to do with the very bit-
ter implications your story holds up against my
father, Sara?”

“ Senorita, the young sailor is the son of the
Sefi. dInsurgent, as your father’s rival was
ca e . ’

Valita sprung to her feet, while she said cx- E

Citcdly:

of.

“His name was Kirkwood."

“ Yes, senorita, Senor Angelo Kirkwood.”

“ Yes, and the name of the young Cuban mas-
ter of the golcta that came so bravely to our
aid, was Rebello.”

“ Angelo Rebello, senorita, the latter being
his mother’s maiden name, for she took it again
after her husband’s death, to keep her children
from being )ointcd at as the son and daughter
of Kirkw , the Sea Insurgent, she told me.”

“ And do they not know of their father’s bit-

“The Sea Insurgent’s execution I have read

.

ter, cruel fate?

“ I think not, Sl‘llOl‘lta.”

“ And my father knew who the young sailor
was!"

“ I leave it to you to decide, senorita.

“ His name was Senor Angelo Rebello, his
father and mother's both.”

“ Then he is the ver image of his father, and
{Est the age that the ca lnsurgent’s son would

, as your father would know.

“ As your father made no effort, Fidela said,
to save him, I thought that he must know him.”

“This is a cruel suspicion, Sara; butI forgive
you, for you have opened my eyes and I am
glad to know all that you have to] me, and I
think, from Fidela’s having told you that she
was sure the young sailor would fall in love
with me, and she hoped that I would love him,
that I can fully understand your motive in tell-
ing me all the truth.

“ I more than thank you, good Sara, and I
will not betray you.

“ I will come daily to see you, and all that I
can do to make your last years happy, I will
do,” and almost choking wit the emotion which
overwhelmed her, Valita named the hand of
the old negress and hastily eft the cabin.

The next day, true to her promise, she went
to see the old Woman.

But good old Sara had spoken truly, her
grave was almost dug, for she had quietly issued
over the River of Death a few moments hefore
Valita reached her little cabin, and the seal of
the tomb was upon her lips forever.

CHAPTER XXXIV.
A KEY TO A shoal-r.

Possnssmo the secret of her father's life as
she did, learned from the dying lips of old Sam
the Degrees, Valita Camblas clt that she was
able to act in the future, should his revengeful
feelinlgsbe still further shown against Angelo
Babe 0, or his mother.

From Captain Cristobal Concha she had heard
ahurricd stor of his run dawn to Cardenas
and rescue o Bonita Rebello and of her
wondrous beauty.

She could not, under all the proofs she had,
doubt one word' of old Sara’s story.

It had come to her from \dying lips, and she
felt that her father appeared in a most unami-
able light.

She oved her father, and yet between them
there had never been that deep feeling of affec-
tion which should ever exist between father and
«fighter.

or mother she was more drawn to, and yet
the two held her aloof in a certain degree.

Till; Senora Camblas was a woman of the
wor .

She idolized herself. was intelligent, cunning
and determined to get the most out of life that
she could.

She knew that she was not the first love of
her husband, and that he had been engaged to a
maiden who had discarded him for an Ameri-
can sailor, who afterward was executed as a
Sea Insurgent.

She un erstood enough of her husband’s
nature to feel that he was not happy.

She saw that at times phantoms of the past
seemed to haunt him. ‘

But he was generous over to her, loved her in
his way, thou h he seemed to fear her too, and
their beautifn daughter bound them together
more closely. _

Proud o Vshta, yet neither the father or
mother nude or.

 Had they been different toward her in her
earlier years, they would have found her as a
tender vine, ready to clin about them.

The mother undo her better than her
father, and saw that she was a brilliant, fearless
girl, with a will of iron if moved to perform
ought she set herself to accomplish, and one
whose biting sarcasm it was was to

 

 nurse in her childish way, to tell her some
mg.

The old nurse was wary, if she knew aught;
but she told her that she had heard that her
mother had loved a poor Spanish officer, but
had been forced to give him up and marry
Senor Camblas. '

“Ah! there is a skeleton in the heart of
each,” murmured Valita to herself, and she felt
that if called upon, she held the key to unlock
the lives of both of her parents.

“ I almost believe that father wished to see
1 that young man executed as a pirate, to further
satiatc his revenge.

“ButI will hold them under my eye now,
and they shall suffer no more from those whose
l blood flows in my veins,” was her determined
‘ remark, as she sat musing alone in her room the
‘afternoon follouing old Sara’s burial, which
she had attended.

Her father had also gone, and watching his
face closely, Valita thought that she detected a
. look of satisfaction there, that the grave was
lclo~ing over one who might be able to tell
3, strange secrets of his life.

l Though yet under seventeen years of age,
Valita Camblas was a woman.

A child-Woman, if you will, but for all that a
woman. ‘ .
She seemed not like the young girls of her

 

age.
She dressed superbly, and had a queenly air. .
She was beautiful, and seemed not to know it.
Her form was perfection, and the acme of
grace, yet she had no studied pose to attract ado
miration.

She had finished her education at the convent
at the head of her class, in which she was
onl girl within tWo years of her age.

She was the favorite of teachers and fellow-
pupils, and yet with not one was she very inti-
mate.

Generous to a fault, she never forgot the floor,
and in society she seemed as pleased wit the
attentions of the poorest oflicer of inferior
rank as she did to be courted by the distin- ‘
guished officer of highest rank.

 

She was a perfect horseman, drove about at
times with a pair of horses which her father
dared not ride behind, and yet, enjoyirg such
sports, took as great pleasure in her sketching, g
for she possessed ta cut as an artist, and sung
divinely.

Such was my paragon of a heroine, and the
reader can well understand that did her father

whom he had so dogged wi
would find a dangerous defender of ‘ his victim
in his beautiful dau htcr.

“ Had I known w at old Sara told me, when,
Angelo Rebello was a risoner, at of '.
piracy, my father would ve been the one in ,,
secure his release,” she said, and the determina- I ‘
tion in her face showed that she meant all that .
she gave utterance to.

Poor Fidela seemed almost in d ' . \

Sara‘s secret had been told an the pretw'

in a remarkable degree, had not gotten an o
' as to what it was. ‘
ut yet Fidela durst not hint to her young
mistress that she would be delighted to know;
what Sara had told her.
Fidela knew better.

 

. CHAPTER xxxv.
AN UNEXPICTED LOVE-TALE.

“Snuonru, here is a letter I found in the
place, where you told Senor Mora to leave one,
f be had on news to write about,” and Fidela
handed to er young mistress a sealed note.
which she had discovered through her curiosity '_
causi her to look to see if there might not ‘
something there.

Valita seized the note somewhat eagerly. ‘ ,

She was not ex ting any communication,
for Senor Nunez are. had done his work well, . "
which she had asked him to do, and the yum 7’.
sailor Rebello was free. . .

Breaking the seal she read: _ I .

“his I ask an interview on Thursday cum:  3
at five,th the some place!" 3

As before there was no addrem, no 0
but the writing was the some and inly it
could come from no one else n Senor Nuns
Mora. the soilin -master of the yacht.

“ This says

nesds v.
" Wth cult: he want!”  the magican.

“ I don’t now, senor: , reopen Fidel“,
and Valita'laughed, while she asked: , . ~.
“ How could you, Fidelal But you lug tom, 1

The next afternoon Valitn was about start "
for a. walk, so she said, when Fidelo, who waste,
accompany her, was called upon for certain ser-
vice for the senor. ~

Fidela was in great distress for she felt-that 
she had to obey, and she knew that what she did
would have to be under the eye of Senor Com-

bias.
But Valita could not wait. as the hour

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arouse.
Little had Valita learned of the past life of
either her father or mother, and determinodto ‘

find out more, after Sara’s ‘storyshsaskedher
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" almostd norita.
‘ “ But 12%;: tell J21: now, that when Fidel:
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the form of the Spanish sailing-master at the
rendezvous.

He was dressed in his best uniform, and ad-
vanced to meet her with a smile.

She eeted him gleasantly, wondering at his
,cordia manner, an asked:

“ Why have you asked me to meet you, Senor
. Mora?“
.2 “ Upon a matter that 1 consider most import-
ant, senorita.”

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l

  

‘1
.->.

x,’ f 1 “Indeed, has aught happened of a serious ’
' ' nature?” and the thought that perhaps An elo ,
Rebello had been rearrested flashed across er

mind, in the absence of anything else to think

of.

“ No, Senorita Camblas, nothing has happened
that need give you alarm, and I con ratulate
you upon your sucCessfully freeing t e young

, master of the goleta from his danger.”
“ I am glad that I was able to do so, senor,
' ‘ for I felt assured that he was not guilty of the
charges against him, and more I owed him a
debt of gratitude that it was my duty to repay
fi‘ if in my power.”
" “You acted from the promptings of your
 . ' noble neart, Senorita Valita.
‘  . “ But it was like you.”
’ ’3 Valita looked squarely in the man’s face and
‘l‘ ,, . replied:
r ' ‘ Senor Mora, I came here to learn what on
bad to communicate, not to be complimen .”
,«r: ‘ g The face of the Spaniard flushed, and he seemed
 55. ’ embarrassed, but after a moment he said:
"2., -_ “ Senorita, I intend to make known to you
' that which is very near to my heart.
“ Thou h occupfving a subordinate position, as

 

master 0 your ather’s yacht, I was born a

ii? - ~gentleman.
‘ “ I have been thrown with you, senorita, and

,‘ I love you.

“ I have seen you day after day, and I have
studied your noble nature, and pardon me if I
, resume in saying that 1 have thought that the
J indness you ave shown me, the trust you have
placed in me, have indicated that my deep

qui .
“ Am I not right, dear Senorita Valita, that
on do care for me a little, and will ive me
ope to one day hear from your sweet ips that

v. i  ' you will becbme my wife?”

‘ ‘5‘“ The Spaniard had talked on, casting furtive
;f glances on to the face of the maiden.

c - ' Her eyes were upon him with a look which he

‘ V u might have read, had he used his own eyes half

3 , as much as he had his tongue.

, When he ceased speaking, as though acting

” r with a certain effort at discnplined lave-making,

" ., he stepped forward, with the intention of tak-
her hand.
at he stopped short.

She did not move, she only looked.

He read that look and cried:

“ l have been too sudden in my avowal of love.

norita.”

_, _, “ Rather sudden, wholly unexpected and en-

7”. --. ‘ .It'lrely uncalled for was this avowal of love,

.,, _' 'Senor Nunez Mora.
 “ I certainly must guard my actions more, if
 ought I have done has caused you to feel that I
g ' love on.
f “ ven Major Rovalez, whom I am expected
"  to marry, has never interpreted m actions and
_ looks toward him into love for he as only ask-
ed for my lgand, not my affection, the one being
abort; par 11 value, the latter to him of little
,' wo .
“ You I spoke kindly to, because I deemed
you one that would not presume.

‘ '  ‘.‘ You have presumed, and in havin me meet
,. you here, to make love to me, you ave gone
~, justso far that I shall guard inst any such

' future, by now to lug you that it

i a is my wish that you redgn your present position

. as master of my fathers yacht, as soon as we
f "retiu'n from the voyage we are to start on to-

moi-row.
“ Should you decline to do this, I shall take
care that you are dis
> “ Good-afternoon, Senor Mora.”
She turned upon her heel and glided away
(with the di ity of axon.
, He s gazing r herwith a face like
marblek: and eyes that glittered like those of a

4 ~ He watched her until she disap red within
, the grounds about the villa, and t slowly fell
r “from his lips: ,

34 “ Every word you uttered to me, proud
 beauty. you shall repent of in sackcloth and
‘ ashes, for Nunez Mora, is not a man whose offer

,  love is to be met with insult.
v; i, “No, no, you shall rue your refusal of the
' ’ «action I offer you, mark my words, and your
a», 4 bright eyes will be dimmed with tears, forI
ma 0 noidle threat!”
, ‘ Then witha muttered oath he turned walked
rapidly hack into the woodland, towhere his
a, ' . horse awaited him, and mounting, rode swiftly
7* = ,hack to town.

canine XXXVI.

, A mom ransom: version.

ff»: Tn cruise, which Valita had spoken to‘Senor
,1, QMnreaMei-aa‘bout inthedr meeting inthewood—
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The ' Sea. Insurgent.

most especially for the benefit of Major Ro-
va ez.

He had discovered that the captain-general’s
words, at the dinner at the Palacio, had been
meant as a punishment for the major and he

i was anxious to pour oil on the troubled waters
5 as best he could, for he had an idea that the offi-
u cer had pressed the charge against Angelo Re-
bello as much on his account as on his own.

His wanting the goleta was enough to make
the major secure it for him at any cost, though
he knew that Rovalez also suffered on account
of his wounded ride in having been disarmed
by the young sai or, whose skill in the use of the
sword had been gained from lessons given him
by one Father Fareti, a worthy priest, who had
once been a swordmastcr in the Italian Army
but had given up the life of a soldier for that of
, a adre.

I he day after the dinner at the Palacio, Senor
' Camblas had gone to call upon the major.

He found that officer in no very pleasant hu-
mbgr, but he was invited in for a confidential
c t.

“ You heard the Words of the captain-general,
Senor Camblas?" said Rovalez, when the two
were comfortably seated in the majors luxurious
quarters, with a decanter between them.

“ I did.” "

“ Did you understand them?”

“ I understood by them, senor, that the cap-
tain-general was not wholly satisfied with your
statement of the case, so sent Captain Concha to
investigate.”

“ That is so; but he he was put up to this by
some one. ”

“Without doubt.”

“ Do you know whom?”

“ I have an idea.”

“Who, for instance, senor?‘

“ M daughter.”

“ A i you know this?”

H Y“)

“ And the motive?”

“Not to have that young fellow die, from
name, romantic nonsense about his saving her

i e.

“ She sou ht to save him, I admit, but where
did she get t e information that he was a pris-
oner?”

“ That I do not know. Had she not found
this out we would have had the fellow shot, his
craft confiscated and sold to you, and his crew
in prison for a year, and no one outside of a few
at the castle, the captainageneral, and yourself
the wiser.”

“ It miscarried, thou h.”

"Yes, through the l norita Camblas finding
out about the seizure of the goleta.

“ Now, how did she find this secret out?”

“ That I cannot tellyou, Major Rovalez.”

“ Well, find it out she did. and she went to

the governor-general and told her story; and
shetcame to me, also, and we made a com-
9801 .
“ Now, to carry out my pledge to her, I made
up my mind to get the e low off, but to take
care that he should fall into another trap, for he
is a dangerous man, Senor Camblas"

“ I can well believe that, M or Rovalez.”

“ I really belieVe he is ei er a pirate or
smu gler, and will set a watch upon him to
cate him.”

“ Good! And I will subscribe With you to
any expense that you may incur; but have you
seen the captain-general Since 1”

“ Yes; I went up to report this morning.”

“ And his treatment 0 on?”

“ Was meet co an be made no reference
to last night; but I read his meaning thorough-

y.

“ And what did you read?”

“ That he sup I was angry with the fel-
low for disarm me, in ill-humor because we
could not beat 0 the pirates without his aid,
and jealous on secoth of the senorita’s kind-
ne toward him, hence wished to vent my spite
upon him.”

“And so he wished to punish you i”

“ Yes, Senor Camblas.

“I guess on read him ari ht, Major Rovap
lez;”and pa on me if I say I t nk he read you,

“ That I cannot den , and I still feel revenge-
f‘ul; and young Bebe must sufl'er the conse-
quences of having angered me, for I am not one
to forgive or forget an injury.

“But there is one thing that showed how
careful'we must be.” _

“ And what is that?”

" The extent to which Don Quixote went.”

3 In just wllilatlwayr’d you

seizedteo an papeisofthe ta
lwhen I arrested Ilebello, and brought them
ere. .

M“ The cisrgodo‘fhfruit Itseai; to a merchant: t3
sposeo an eprae onboard,wic
the goverho era! referredtzt'o. I sent also to
.-a rty to se , making memoranda on the ves-

se slog of the names of the two salesmen.

“ Nowtiny islet snddenl gisappeared, and he
reports at ewas se amilita guard
{'aken to I«t’hetcilzltit'tlefi' y W

‘ on spo ‘o I meta-ions, disappearance
‘last night, senor?” ,

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“ Has he returned i”

“ Yes, he returned last night, and, as I said,
has been a prisoner in the castle.”

“ This is strange.”

“ Why he was taken he docs not know, and I
shall make no inquiries.

“But the worst was, there came some one to
my quarters here, after my valet had been car-
ried off, and then took away the goleta’s log
and apers, for I could find them nowhere.

“ ast ni ht they were found again on my
desk where I had lett them, and you remember
the captain-general, referred to the goleta‘s
log and the invontory of the piratical booty?”

‘ I do. senor.”

“Well, the captain-general is at the bottom
of it, so we must be very careful not to give
him any cause for suspicion, or he may order
me back to S ain.”

“ That Won (1 be a misfortune.”

“ Indeed it would, to you as well as to me, for
Ihave friends workin for me to become his
successor here, when his time is up; but now
that he has shown hostility against me, I shall
secretly work with the powers behind the throne
in Spain, to have him recalled at an early day,
and myself installed as captain-general.”

“A splendid idea, senor, and you can com-
mand me to aid you, but secretly of course.

“ Now there is one thing I wish to ask you.”

“ Well, Senor Camblas?”

“ I desire to take another cruise in the yacht,
and it will be the same party as before, so you
must join us, and do all in your power to win
Valita over, as she seems alittle severe on you
since that affair with the Lagoon Pirates.”

“ I will go and ask the captain-general to al-
low me to carry four small guns on the yacht,
and a crew of thirty men, which my sailing-
master says he can ship for me.

“ This will give us ample (protection, and we
will take another run aroun the island. stop-
ping at Cardenas on our way, to see if on can.
not urchase that goleta. for me, as am de-
termined that no craft afloat shall be faster
than mine.

“ Now what so. you?”

“The senor an senorita will go?”

“ Gladly.”

“ I will be only too ha py, so set your day for
sailing, senor, and I wil arrange accordingly.”

The day was set the Senor Camblas visited
the captain general and obtained permission to

ut a small battery on his yacht, and Nunez
era was given an order to increase his crew to
thirty men.

And it was the day before the yacht was to
start u n her voyage, that the sailing-master
Nunez ora, met Valita in the wood and and
made his avowal of love to her, which, when he
was rebuked b her for so presuming, seemed to
change his a ection into hatred, as he made
bitter threats against her, as the reader will re-
call. '

 

CHAPTER XXXVII.
m oonnu’s MYSTIRIOUS voraon.

TEE first thing that Angelo Rebello did, the
morning after arriving home, was to 0 up to
Cardenas and put his vessel in the doc s for a
ready overhauling.

He had already ordered a new set of sails for
her, with longer spars, and they were ready for,
him, and the sum received from his booty prize
money, enabled him to pay for them and set a
full force of men at onCe upon the goleta.

As he wished to lose no time, for he had plenty
of freight awaitin the transportation, be over-
looked the work imself, and the result was
that in a few days the Bread Winner came out
looking like a new vessel from keel to truck,
and as handsome as a yacht.

The Senora Rebello, whose sad history is now
known to the reader, suppressed what feelings
the remembrance of Marez Camblas had bro t
up from a past which she had h d was -
ever buried, and she came out of er room the
next morning with a smilin face to greet her
children, an it certainly gla dened their hearts
to see their mother thus happy.

As she did not refer to the conversation of the
night before, and the part that Angelo had

layed in the attack upon the yacht of Senor
gamblas, the subject was dropped as if by

mutual consent, for both the young sailor and -

his sister felt that there was some bitter memory
recalled to their mother by the mention of the
Cuban planter. _

Interested in looking after his vessel’s refit-
ting, Angelo was not much at home during the
few da 3 after his return, except at night, when
he won (1 seem to be pretty well tired out and
retire earl .

His mot er, who watched him closely, felt
that there was something upon his mind. which
he did not make known to them, and she said
one day to Bonita:

“ My child, dwou know what voyage Angelo
is to make next

“ No, mother.” ‘

“ Has be spoken to you of any plans for the
future?” .

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for carrying passengers as well, while he also
thou ht of changing her name.”

“ hanging her name?” asked the senora,
with some surprise.

“ Yes, mother?”

“ Why, what will he call the goleta, for I
think the name of Bread Winner a most appro~
priate one.” .

“ She certainly has been our bread winner,
mother; but Angelo spoke of calling her after
me.” and Bonita blushed at the honor, as though
it were her lover naming his yacht after her.

“ Bonita! why I will urge the change if that
is his intention, and it will be a very pretty com-
pliment to ou.

“ We wil find'out to-night, and then steal over
to the town to—morrow and get her a new set of
colors,” said the pleased mother.

Then she returned to her former questioning,
and asked: _

“ ,Why is it that Angelo is increasing his sail
area, for his vessel is already the swiftest craft
upon the coast?”

“ I do not know, mother, unless her speed
will be greatly increated by the improvements
on her, and larger spread of sail. which in a
year’s time will allow of several more cruises,
and thus bring in more money, for brother says
he intends to make money fast and lay it up.”

“ The noble boy! he already gives us a hand-
some living.”

The conversation thus continued about the
son and brother, until he put in an ap arance,
rather earlier than usual, and, after kissing his
mother and sister, he said, with enthusiasm:

“ Oh! but you should see the goleta now!

“ Why, she’ll be as trim as a yacht, and I
guess I can get a couple of knots an hour more
speed out of her, blow it hard or light.”

“ And you have fitted her cabin up for passen-
gers my son. your sister says?”

“ Yes, mother, for a passen er now and then
pays handsomely, and when get a reputation
for uick runs, they will hunt the goleta up.

“ ut I have changed her name.”

“ Indeed!”

“Yes, and she is to be the Bonita, named
after a sweet little girl I know,” and he glanced
at his sister.

“It is an honor which Bonita feels, m son,
and we will have you a full set of colors by to-
morrow night.”

“Just what I wanted of all things, and
brother, I have a notion to have a private flag
of my own,” and the face of the young Cuban
colored, though his mother failed to observe it;
but Bonita did, and wondered.

“ Well, Angelo, what will you have, and shall
we select the colors?”

“ No, mother, for I have already thought of a

i n.”

“ hat is it?”

“A field of blue and an anchor of gold in the
center, encircled by a ring of silver stars. ”

“ A beautiful desi truly, An 810; how came
you to think of it, or it certai y has some sig-
' nificance.” .

“ A fancy of mine, mother,” was the some-
what evasive response, and Bonita noticed that
there was more in the design than her brother
cared to admit.

Late on the afternoon of the next day the
“Bonita,” as the Bread Winner had been re
christened set sail, with Senora Rebello and
Bonita on board, and ran down to an anchorage
OK the little home.

The behavior of the vessel in her new rig was
all that could be asked, and she fairly flew along
over the waters. V

It was just sunset when she rounded to 03 the

T f‘ Bebello homo, and all went ashore to supper,

after which she would set sail, um her voyage.

An hour after supper Angelo e his mother
and sister farewell, and a few moments after
\ the Bonita was heading‘along the coast toward
the open sea. .

But Bonita could not sleep, and so, glass in
hand, went out upon the shore and watched the
little vessel. .

To her surprise it came to, close inshore, and
then 3 saw boats going to and fro from the

I vessel to the land. \

“‘What can it mean?” she said in a worried

manner. . .

“I noticed that there was very httle freight

on board, and I saw too that one of the boxes

was half open and contained what looked like

swords. .

“ I can’t understand it espeCiaUy as the
oleta is now anchored 03 t t desolate pomt of
and onder where not a sou dwelh.

“ rother Angelo has a secret which he would
not even tell me, and I only pray it will bring
no harm upon him—ah! there the goleta goes on

~. ,her wa ,” and Bonita watched the little vessel
4,}. " until i was out of siglht, evidently bound upon
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some secret service w ich Angelo
kept a secret from those he loved most dearly.

CHAPrE—R—ixxvm.
IN cruel.
Tm: yacht Valita had sailed u n her way,

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with a battery of four guns, and a crew of thirty
men, he felt that he could snap his fingers at
Lagoon Pirates and other outlaws who might
take a fancy to his pretty craft.

The guests had gone on board; but there were
two more than the planter had anticipated, for
Valita, from some whim of her own, had invited
Lieutenant Mayo Garcia of the captain-general’s
stafi’, and his lovely sister, Ysbel.

The planter did not like this, but he could say
nothing, for both the senora and Valita were aux
ions to have them go.

Senor Cumblas also liked Lieutenat Garcia
and Senorita Ysbel, and was too shrewd a man
to show them that he preferred not to have them,
so gave them welcome with apparent hearty
good will.

And so the pretty yacht set sail, with Senor
Camblas, wife and daughter, Lieutenant Garcia
and sister and Major Rovalez, who secretly

ashed his teeth with rage at the presence on
Egan-d of the young aide and Senorita Ysbel.

“ Had I known this, I would have remained
behind ” he muttered to himself.

But alita had taken good care that he should
not know it until too late to back out, and, with
some one to kee the gallant major from devot—
ing himself who y to her, she was glad to have
him along.

And so the glood yacht set sail one pleasant
afternoon, wit a balmy six-knot breeze to waft
her on her way.

Several hours after nightfall a horseman
dashed up to the Palacio.

His horse showed hard riding, and the rider
handed a letter to Captain Concha who was just
entering the mansion.

It was addressed to the governor-general, and
the young officer at once took it in to him.

“ An important communication I think, Senor
General,” said Cristobal Concha.

“ Read it, Senor Cristobal,” replied the gov-
ernor, looking up from a paper that he was
glancing over.

The officer broke the seal and read:

“ Simon EccsLLsNZA:—-

“ From the plantation where I am visiting, I re-
cognized the yacht of Senor Camblas standing along
the coast just at sunset.

“ Her decks seemed crowded with men, and just
after nightfall shots were heard on board and loud
cries of men, with also screams in the voices of
women.

“ By the flashes of the firearms I saw that a hand-
to-hand fight was gain on upon her decks.

" But it did not set ong, and the yacht, changing
big-t course, stood out to sea, heading north north-
e .

“ l at once ordered a man to mount and hear you
this letter with all haste.

“ With distin uished consideration,

l “ am your Eccellenzas servant,
“ Camus-rs,
“ Captain Spanish Guards."

The captain—general and Cristobal Concha

looked at each other an instant in amazement
“Then the former said:

“ What does it mean, Senor Concha?”

“ Ircannot tell, Senor Eccellenza; but should I
not take your yacht and go in chase at once, for
there are ladies on the yacht, as you know 1”

“ B all means, and at once, my brave Concba.

“ T e Camblas yacht is armed new, as you
know, and carries some thirty men; but my lit-
tle Sea Pearl is a match for her, though you had
better throw on board a dozen ma: ines.’

“I will 0 at once, Eccellenza.” and without
more ado t e young officer hastened from the
Palacio.

Sending a mounted orderly to the shore, to
order the yacht gotten ready with all dispatch,
and another to command the extra marines to
go on board, Cristobal Concha sprung into a
volante and drove to his quarters.

There he made a hasty toilet, grasped a hand-
ba and hastened down to the pier.

g boat soon placed him on the deck of the
pretty yacht, Sea Pearl. which was all ready for
sea, and an hour after the arrival of the courier
with the news of the mysterious happening on
the deck of the Valita, t e fleet craft was liding
alon under the frownng walls of El Igoro in
her c ase of the yacht of Senor Camblas.

The Sea Pearl was a fast sailer, the captain-

eneral arguing far faster than the Valita, while
nor Camblas was willing to wager a large
sum upon his yacht in a race a inst her rival,
and those who knew both v were inclined
to believe that the planter would win.

Be that as it may, the Sea Pearl flew out of
the harbor of Havana under a tremendous pres.
sure of canvas, and at a pace that seemed to
show a human interest in the reason for her go-
ing, and certainly she dr0pped astern several
fleet-sailing vessels that were also heading sea-

wa .
She had a battery of six light guns, and a
crew of forty men, which had now been increas-
ed by. the dozen marines, which would make her
superior :0 the Valita and her crew in an en-
men .
she flew along, and the lights of Havana
had been dropped out of si ht asterm the keen
eye of Cristobal Concha su denly caught sight
of a vessel out upon the dark waters, lying
under bare poles. ,
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was a goleta, and he handed his glass to the
captain of the Sea Pearl.

“ I think, Senor Concha, that it is the Valita,
lyin under bare poles to escape observation.

“ will headat once for her,” said Captain'
Toriente of the Sea Pearl.

The course of the Sea Pearl was then changed
a couple of points, and the crew called to the
guns to be ready for work.

CHAPTER XXXIX.
A SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE.

As the acht of the ca main-general neared
the Vessel ying so dark an still upon the sea,
no sign of life was visible on board, as was ex-
pected, by those on the Sea Pearl, would be
shown. .

There was no setting of sails quickly, no
flashing of lights, nor any firing upon them, as
some expected.

On swept the Sea Pearl over the dark waters,
until but a short distance separated the two
vessels.

Still the stranger remained motionless, except
for the movement of the waters.

In a few moments more Captain Toriente
said:

“ t must be the Valita—I will hail.”

Then out over the waters rung his bail:

“ Ho, the golefa !”

“ Ay, ay, senor,” promptly came the answer
in S nish.

“ Vhat craft is that?”

“ The Bonita, from Cardenas, senor.”

“What are you doing lying out here under
bare poles, hiding?”

“ I am hiding, senor, and hoped to escape
your observation,” was the frank response.

“ Have you seen a vessel pass to the north-
ward ?”

“ Ay, ay senor, the yacht Valita, as near as
I could make her out, passed to the northward
some hours ago.”

“ Ay, ay, come on board.”

“ Ay, ay, senor."

The Sea Pearl had now swept up into the
wind, and but a cable’s length divided the two
vessels. v

The stranger soon launched a boat and it
came toward the Sea Pearl, and a few moments
aftekr the occupant sprung upon the yachts’
dec . r

“ You are Senor Rebello!” cried Captain
Concha, before Captain Toriente could utter a
word.

“ I am, Senor Captain Concha, for I recognise
you now, senor,” replied Angelo.

“ You said that your vessel was the Bonita?”
and 'ust the shadow of a suspicion crossed the
mind of Captain Concha, that all was not
ri ht.

5‘ Yes Senor Captain, I had her overhauled
and refitted with sails, and have named her
after my sister, whom‘I now know you so nobly
rescued from the Lagoon Pirates, and I beg you .
will accept my deepest gratitude.” .

“ Do not speak 0 my service, Senor Rebello,
for I only did my duty, accident placing me in .
8. ’tion where was able to aid your sister.

‘ But, may I ask why we find you here?”

“ I am on secret service, senor, and was lying
ugider bare poles, watching a craft that lies in-
s ore. .

1n a few days I hope to mak‘ a report of just
what I am doing; but now I cannot." ‘

“ What craft lies inshore?” asked Captain
Toriente, somewhat sharply. a,

“ I do not know, senor, what she is; but I
hope to find out.”

“I will.be responsible for Senor Rebello, Gag
tain Toriente,” said Cristobal Concha, and
on] hoped that he was not saying too much in ‘
ma inigJ the assertion.

“I t ank you, Captain Concha,” said Angelo
Bebe}ch while Captain Toriente quickly ro-
spon :

“ I a t your guarantee, senor, so now let
us find out about the Valita.

“ You say that the yacht of Senor Camblas
passed you some hours ago?” and he addressed
Angelo Rebello.

“ Yes, Senor Captain
nightfall and lay to, stripping my goleta to bare

les.

Do“ Soon after a vessel came swiftly along from
inshore, and under all the canvas she 00
carry, and I recognized the goleta yacht of'
Senor Camblas.

“She within three-quarters of a mile
of me, but evidentl did not see my vessel, and}
her course la nort -northelst from hem.”

“ About w at speed was she making?”

. i‘Some five knbts then, but the wind basin-

creased since.”

“Just at what time did you see her?”

“ At two bells, senor.”

“ And it is now nearly four bells—about two-
hours ago?”

“ Nearly that, senor.” .

“ That would give her a lead, allowing for
increase of wind, of something under twenty
miles?” ‘ '

“ Yes, senor.”

“ Then we must be of! at once.” » r

“ One moment, Toriente,” and timing to An»:
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“ Senor Rebello, we are in chase of Senor
Cumblas‘s yacht, on account of word coming
that an officer of the Guards, visiting at a plan-
tation on the coast, had seen, just after night-
fall, a fight upon the little craft, heard cries,
screams and shots, and the vessel had afterward
chan ed her course and stood in this direction."

“ , senor! I trust that no harm has befallen
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‘5: less on board,” and Angelo Re 110 came yery
f  , nearly saying “ the senorita,” but changed it.
If!“ He spoke with considerable excitement, which

seemed foreign to his nature, and the youngr cap-

_ tain noticed it.

 “ We only know the facts as stated, and
 knowing that your craft has outsailed the yacht,

I only wished that she was armed, that—’

“Captain Concha, the ca iture of the yacht is
far more important than t 0 object that holds
me here, and I will at once start in chase.”

“ But your crew will not permit of—”

“.I have over a score of men on board, senor,
fortunately, and a Couple of small guns that
will be useful, and so will start at once.”

Again that shadow of suspicion against the
youth fell upon the heart of Captain Concha.

But dismissing the circumstance of the goleta
lying there in hiding. being armed. and having
a lar e crew on board, he said, quickly:

» ‘ “ 0 so, Senor Rebello, and between your
‘ fleet goleta and the Sea Pearl, we shall certainly
catch the yacht and know what has happened
on board of her.”
'. With ahearty farewell Angelo Rebello sprung
\ , into his beat and at once rung out his voice:
- ' “ Ho, the Sonita!”
“ A‘y senor!” came response from on board
the li tle vessel.
, - ’ , , “ Get up sail with all haste, and set every-
“? 1'. thin .”
' “ y, senor.”
Before Angelo Rebelio reached the side of the
oleta sail was set, and very soon after the little
t hung at the davits, and the fleet craft went
flying away in the wake of the Sea Pearl, which
was one mass of canvas, and rushing swiftly
through the water under the increasing breeza.

CHAPTER XL.
THE SEA RACE.
' t, 1‘ , 11' was an object of deep interest to both
5‘  ' oflcers and crew of the yacht of the captain-
_‘. general to see how the goleta would sail in com-
;; puny  the Sea Pearl.

There were a few among the seamen who had
heard of the goleta as a very fast flyer, and
Captain Concha knew that she had overhauled
the yacht of the Senor Camblas, in her race
along the count, at the time of the attack by the

 Infillmphamht h h l k f in speed
j 9.}. onteyac ten aispoeno to
i, l of the golcta, and the captain remembered that
a . I Senor Camblas had been anxious to purchase
,4, ' her for he was determined to have a. craf
' r i I which no other could beat. “
.3», v . Hissu icions that would flashinto his mind
{.31 against - ngelc hebello, he kept to himself, and
5‘ entered into the spirit of the race with real
‘3; ~ g plenum, as did Senor Toriente,
'1 _ ~ The young commander of the SeaPearl had
" , ‘ great faithinbis vessel.
,r  i He had seen her walk past many a crack
‘ '.  sailor; from a fri ate to a small golota, and he
«i *' doomed her the sw nest vessel in uban waters.
.. , ;.- He was lad to et a chance to try her mettle
[ 3f“  in chose 0 the yac t of Senor Combine, and the
‘ _ idea of a coaster beating his beautiful vessel he
‘ did not entertain for an instant”
. ‘ But he said, as the Sea Pearl swung of! on her
«  course once more: .
i 3‘ That seems to be a fine spoken young fel-
- <‘ low, Concha.
' ~ “ 82in: a gentleman, in fact.”
“ is a. gentleman, Senor Gambian, for he
was born one, and his mother is a lady.”
:- .- “You know them, then?"
, “ You, as on heard him an , I saved his sister
f, from boing idnapped, when went toCnrdcnas
; a um while since on this very yacht, while you
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“ , “Ah yes, my omcors told me of it, I remember
now, and one of them who' saw the sonoritu,
aid that she was very beautiful.”

 “Sho- is the most lovely Woman of my no-

~ quaint-nee.”
, “Bari-in the Senorita Valitni”

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_, uvi ' her.” . ,

~ 3‘, - -‘ I “ ven if you lost my bectcoxcwain, eh?”
:hle regret ‘ that; but we all took chances to-

go r.

_ “ You, my dear Uoncha, and but for on the

a two seamen would have drowned, for heard
all about it, though only today upon my return

the vessel.

>- “ But that young man handles a bout well.

“See”! hissed-meet, and she is already after

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rfect sailor I can.”
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show him, though, that t. is

 adorn of the Sea Pearl.” V
, “You expect to keep him there?"

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“He comes on rapidly, though.”

“ Caramba! but he does, and just see the
spread of canvas he carries!”

“He has new canvas, I see, for what the
golefa had on, when I saw her last, were old
sails.”

“His tonnage is hardly as much as mine?”

“ No; less, I think.”

“ But he spreads more canvas—why, the
craft,can‘t stand it in this wind, increasing as
it is.’

“ She stands up pretty well, however.”

“ So she does."

“ Her angle is not as great as the Sea
Pearl’s.”

“ By J u iter! but you are right, and—ye gods
of war! 8 c is gaining 1”

The Words of the captain rung through his
ship, and every man heard them.

The eyes of every man, too, were upon the
vessel astcrn, exce it the one at the tiller, and he
was coursing his s ip carefully.

That the Bonita was gaining very soon be-
came evident.

Even in the increasing wind Captain Toriente
ordered one more piece of canvas set, and the
Sea Pearl was carrying all she could stagger
under. .

She seemed to fairly fly along, so great was
her speed.

It was blowing strong, and yet the sea was not
rough, though white caps were frequent.

The Sea Pearl was making ten knots readily,
and yet her pace did not suit her captain.

Had not the Bonita been astern, he would
have thought that her speed could not be iii—
creased.

But the Bonita was astern, and creeping up.

Two of the best quartermasters on the yacht
were now placed at the wheel, and the lee guns
were hauled to windward, where the entire crew
now took their positions to place her upon a
more level keel. .

Then the captain ordered water thrown on
the sails, the halyards hauled in on, to trim
the canvas flatter, for the wind was pretty near-
ly ahead.

Then all stood in silence, watching the re-
sult.

“She gains!" cried Captain Concha, excit-

l .

“yShe still ains,” came in wondering accents
from Captain oriente.

But he could do no more.

The Sea Pearl was doing her best, and she
had ust the wind that favored her most.

“ g her speed,” called out the captain, and
all breathless y awaited the result.

“ Twelve knots, senor!”

A cheer came from the crew, and the increas—
ing wind showed that she was soon logging
more.

“ Again
mauded, an

“ Thirteen knots!” was the cry.

But the oletaf ‘

There s a hung, like a bound upon the trail,
and directly in the wake of the Sea Pearl.

But, the Sea Pearl’s quarter of a mile start,
the Bonita had cut down to less than a cable’s
length. ‘

And she was still gaining.

“ That craft is a wonder, Senor Captain
Concha.”

“ She is indeed, Toriento, and it looks as if I
should have gone on board the Bonita, if I oz-

to be in at the capture of the chase.”

“ It does look so, Concha, upon my life, it

“3's t I h h ill "
u o e w not me.
“ He is surgeto.” p.”

“ And to windward!”

“No, he’ll not do that, I am sure, for you’ll
find him courteous. ”

“I don’t believe he can go by to leeward, if
he comes near enough for me to blanket him.”

“ We shall see, senor.”

“But what a cloud of canvas for a small
craft." \

“ Is there not!”

“ And that craft is a. counter, you my?”

“ Yes, Toriente.”

“ I wish the co. talc-general would trade
boats with Senor belle,” ruefully mid Cap-
tain Toriente.

Cu in Concha laughed, and then all stood
watc ing the beautiful goleta.

She was standing up better under her canvas,
by an angle of several degrees, than was the
Sea Pearl, that was certain.

She was reading, too, more square feet of
canvas than id the yacht, while her hull was a
.teutb lees tonnage.

Her men were now plainly visible, and they
were not to windward, nor were two guns, fore
and aft, now visible upon her docks. .

One man was at the wheel and it was Angelo
Rebello, and he had seen no reason to dampen
his sails.

Nearer and nearer came the Bonita. until her
long, rudder-like bowsprit was almoqt OVer the

rn of the Sea Pearl.
hen, as it seemed it mun-t under the mainsail
of the acht. she fell aft just enough to pass her
by' to oewhrd. ,
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liebello returned the salute, and said:

“ 1 would not blanket you, senor, while I be-
lieve I can send the Bonita by to leeward.”

“ You have a wonderful craft, surely.”

“ Yes, she is speedy; but this is her worst
point of sailing, senor.”

“ Indeed?"

“Yes, senor; with the wind abeam, or astern
she goes like a race-horse—keep steady as you
are, for I’ll not touch you,” called out Angelo
Rebello, as the helinsnien of the Sea Pearl
seemed to fear that he would.

“Steady as you are, men.” cried Captain
Toriente, with perfect confidence in the young
sailor who commanded ihe destinies of the
golcla.

The Bouita’s bow was now up with the stern
of the Sea Pearl, and though her speed slightly
slackened, when she got fully under the lee, or
was “ blanketed” in sea parlance, by the yatch’s
sails, she still crept on.

In ten minutes she had shaken herself 10059
from the yacht, Captain Toriente and Cristobal
Concha walking away as she ssed, to the
bows of the Sea Pearl, and wate ing her easy
niOVenicnt.

“ A wonderful vessel,” said Captain Ccncha.

“ Yes. and a wonderful young commander—-
he handles her as a jockey \\ ould a race-horse—
ha! we must take in some of our sail, for we are
carr ing too much for safety—Ha!”

“ lo the Sea Pearl! yonder is an nglv wind-
cloud!” came back from the Bonita, in the
Voice of Angelo Rebello.

“ Thanks, Senor Rehello,” shouted back Cap-
tain Toriente, and he turned to Cristobal Concha
and said:

“Senor, a gallant fellow that, for his warn-
ing was timely, and in Spite of handling his
craft in such a masterly manner, he sees danger
ahead.

“ Ho, lads! dewn with her topsails!”

The topsails were quickly taken in, but it was
seen that the Bonita held on to hers for awhile
longer, and then they were taken in with a
quickness that surpri ed even the well-trained
crew of the Sea Pearl, and which won words of
admiration from all on the yacht.

CHAPTER XLI.
PIRATE, on—

THE wind-cloud which Angelo Rebello had
called the attention of Captain Toriente to, was
an ugly one, and just in time did the two pret
vesse 8 take in their light sails, for it came wit
a rush upon th ,m.

For a few minutes, in the flying spray and
darkness, the Bonita was lost to the view of
those 11 n the Sea Pearl, but when again seen,
after t e squall had ssed over, she was dis-
ciivered a. mile ab and driving furiously
a cng.

The sea was rising steadily, and Ca thin
Toriente felt that he would have all be con (1 do
to carry his lower sails unreefed, and he could
not but feel chagrined that the Bonita. was also

roving herself a better sea-boat than was the
Sea Pearl, and Captain Conchn had a deep sense
of (éegret that he had not gone on board the
o a.
a “ ut who would have thought that she could
walk awa from the captuin-general‘s crack
acht, in t t style?” he muttered, as he turned
is glass upon the fast receding Ida.
After the quail the wind sw tolled round, so

 

as to be more on the beam, and the Bonita ‘

seemed to verify her young ski per‘s words, for
she was soon very nearly out 0 light.

Present] Ca tain Toriente came from for-
;iasd, an wa ng up to Cristobal Coach,

‘9 Senor, I have heard something that I do not,

like."

“ Well, Toriente. out with it.”

“ One of my ofllcers tells me that the acuifi
skipper of yonder craft was in the Gas 6
Moro a short time ago, accused of piracy. ” I

“ It is true, Senor Captain.”

“ He says what is news to me. for you know I
have been back in the interior the month ,
and only returned this mowing, that the nor
Rebello saved the yacht of Senor Camblas from
capture by the Lngoon Piraies, and that he was
found to have a pirate crew on board himself.”

“ It is true, senor.” I

“ And more, that he was most impertinent to
Major Rovalez, disarmed him, and after land-
ing his irate crew at Key West, boldly entered
the port) of Havana.”

“ He certainly did, and Rovalez had his vemel
seized the crew put in prison and Iiebello sen-
ten to death as I. pirate ” -

“ And rightly so. if he was a irate."

“ If he was, or is. yes; but 6 captain-gone-
rul had certain influence brought to hear u
him in favor (of Rebello, an
Rovalez was acting with too great haste. he put

oi! the day appointed for execution, and sent-

me to Cardenas to learn What I could of the
young senor.

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story title, as to his finding the pirates on a
wreck at sea, was going to land them, as he
felt he had no right to hold them, taken in
distress as they were, and at that time put
them to good service in rescuing Senor Cam-
blas and his party from sure death.”

“ But the pirates?”

“Major Rovalez, I believe, sought to reward
young Rebello, who refused with indignation,
and then the major claimed the pirate crew as
Government prisoners, and the skipper would
not give them up, and thus the scene, as I
understood it.”

“And he disarmed Major Rovalez, the best
swordsman in Cuba?”

“ So it seems, Toriente.”

“ And then?”

“ Well he landed his shipwrecked prisoners
at Key est and ran to Havana.

“ That he would have been hanged there is no
doubt, but for the pressure brought upon Don
Quixote to investigate.”

“ And he was pardoned?”

“ He was set free, senor.”

P5“And now he is afloat with an armed craft,
by his own confession, a new set of sails, thirty
in crew, and we found him hidin !”

“I confess I do not understandg this, Toriante,
but I believe it will turn out all right.”

It. looks piratical.”

“It does have a bad look I am faintoad-
mit.

“ My officer suggests that he offered to go
after the yacht simply to escape, and also to et
a chance to try his vessel’s speed. with the
Pearl, for future use.”

“ I cannot believe it, but the daylight will
show if he is flyin or in chase of the Valita.
which I believe he , for he has reason to wish
to save those onboardfromharm,ifharmhas
befallen them, as I fear there has.”

“ Well, I am very sorry I did not ca ture the
goleta, and with the su icion that as been
aroused in my mind, if could. I would seize
the craft now, and risk Senor Rebello prov-
ing himself not to be a pirate.”

‘ It is too late now, Senor Toriente.”

“Yes, too late, be he pirate or—”

“ Or what, Captain Toriente?”

“ Honest man ” was the reply of the Spanish
commander of the Sea PearL

CHAPTER XLII.
A RUNNING FIGHT.

FOR a few hours, before the break of dawn,
Captain Concha and the commander of the Sea
Pearl got some sleep.

But with the break of da they were on deck,
watchin for what the su 'ght m‘ ht reveal.

The s y was clear, the wind b owing fresh,
the sea a trifle rang, and the acht was bowl-
ing along at a ten- ot pace, ving again set

her tomfls.

She held on in the same course which she
had started upon to overhaul the Valita, and at
the terrible pace at which she had been driven
through the night, it was hoped that she had
come in sight of the fugitive craft, which, hard-
ly ex ti pursuit, would not have crowded
on f sail in that stifi breeze.

So every eye was looking ahead, to see what
ould reveal.

They ere not only anxious to sight the yacht
of Senor Camhlas, but to discover whether the

‘ Bonita had taken advantage of the darkness to

make her escape. .

Suddenly a perfect chorus of voices cried out:

“ There’s the Bonita 1”

And there the Bonita was, still under a cloud
of canvas and driving along in splendid style.

She was fully five miles ahead of the Sea
Pearl, and holding the same course.

Then there came another cry, as a slight
movement of the yacht revealed another craft
dead ahead of the Bonita.

" The yacht! The yacht I”

Such was the cry from all.

There she was, not more than halfamlls ahead

But. as they looked, the canvas to sud-
denly cover the yacht, as though e pursuers
were just discovered, and in a short while she
went flying along.

V of the Bonita, and under easy sail.

The order was at once van to fire a gun and
05‘ so that the Sea f’earl

- Both were done, but it seemed on] toincrease
the desire of those onboardthe alitatoget
awa faster. ,

“ here is somethin wrong on the yacht
orients, and he seem

anxious.

“ Without doubt, senor."
' “ See, they are just covering her with can-
vas.
‘ “ Yes, they are putting on all the canvas that
she can carry, and she reels badly under it.”

' anislwered Captain Concha, who was a very fair

Ia or.

“ Yes, shendoes not stand up under it as the

Bonita .
“Nor as ell as the Sea Pearl.”

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“ No, it does not‘ look that way; but wait
and see.”

“ We will see now if he can creep up to the
yacht as he did upon us.”

“ Yes, and we will soon know if the yacht is
to be captured.”

Breakfast was now served in the cabin, and
before going to it, the two officers took a long
look at each yacht, that they they might mark
the result upon their return.

in half an hour they were again on deck, and
after a close scrutiny, Captain Toriente said:

“The Bonita has dropped us rapidly, for she
is carrying all of her canvas in spite of the stiff
breeze.”

“,Yes, senor, and the Valita is also leaving

?

2‘ gou are right, she has gained upon us, Con-

a.

“ But the Bonita has gained upon the
chase.”

“ Again you are right."

“I am glad that the Bonita came, for the
Sea Pearl would never have caught the Valita,
Captain Toriente.”

‘ Not at this rate, certainly,” said the disap-
pointed captain, and he gave orders to see what
the Sea Pearl was 10 ging.

“ Twelve knots,

re 1 .

P‘Then the Valita is 10 ging thirteen.”

“Yes, and the Bonita ourteen.”

“At that rate she will overhaul her within
several born; but why does he not fire a shot
at her?”

No one knew, and in a moment more there
came a put of smoke from the stern of
the yacht and shot was seen to strike near the
Bonita. ,

Again a shot came, yet did no damage, and
still the young captain of the Bonita did not re-
turn the tire, though it could be seen that he
had a ivot gun mounted forward.

“W y does he not first” impatiently said
Captain Toriente.

‘ I think I know the reason, senor?”

“ Well, Conchai”

“He knows that that there are ladies on
board the yacht.”

“ By Name! I would not have thought of

t and , had I been in range.
“ hl’l’t the fire of the yacht may cut down his
rs. .

“ He is willing to take those chances.”

“ They are kegging up a stead fire now."

“Yes, yet th e. m is bad ortunately; but
they may improve, and the running fight may
yet turn out in favor of the fugitive yacht.”

And on the three vessels swig: but it became
evident to all that thou h Bonita gained
steadily upon the acht, t Sea Pearl was cut
of! the chase, an Captain Concha said dole-

full :

“i am glad I have found out that the Sea
Pearl can be beaten before we reach Senor
Camblas for the snu little sum he suggested to
the captain-general, or I meant to wager a few
:no’nths pay myself, and I could ill afford to lose
t /

nor Captain,” came the

“ Well, they are three wonderfully fleet vessels,
but the coaster out-sails the leasure craft
where certainly it was not e ,” remark
Captain Concha, and he watc ed the chase with
the deepest of interest, for he saw that the aim
of the acht’s gunners was improving, as several
times had sent a shot thro h the sails or into
the hull of the Bonita, thong without in the
slightest (mes checking?i her it seemed.

‘ If he dare stan the re, and his craft
is not fatally hit, Senor Rebello may yet over-
haul her, though whether he can capture her
alone is another thing,” Captain Toriente re-

marked.

“ He will dare anyt , Angelo Rebello will,
or his looks belie him, and have little doubt but
that he will take the yacht, if the goleta is not
on aired by her fire.”

' e shall see' but he stands it bravely with-
out hitting bac , when he has the means of
doing so," was the response of Cristabel Concha,
and then in silence the two omcers stood watch-
ing the chase, feeling deeply their inability to
be 'cipante with more credit to themselves.

d so thought the Spanish crew, as they
watched the two Vessels and o ly admired the
splendid sailing qualities of e Bonita and the
masterly manner in which she was handled by
her young skipper.

CHAPTER XLIII. '

MACMY.

WHEN the retty yacht Valita sailed out of
the harbor of avana. not one of those in the
cabin dreaded any evil, but anticipated a most
delightful cruise.

Senor Camblas was most attentive to his
guests, as was his wont, and his wife and daugh-
ter joined him in his good work of making all

ha y.

£530:- Rovalez got over his ill-humor at not
having the chance to be all alone with Valita,
and up his mind to convince the maiden
that she had misunderstood him in some thi

As for Lieuteiiant Garcia and his pretty

sbel, they were’dslightsd with theprospsctol

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a cruise in the beautiful yacht and with such
charming friends.

Valita had returned the polite salute of Senor
Nunez Mora as though she had no cause of ill—
will t0ward him, and yet there was that in her
face that proved to him she had not forgotten
it.

The crew of the craft sprung nimb] y to work,
and were a art-looking lot in their new sailor
suits.

And so all promised for a charming time.

The guns shone like gold, and Senor Camblas
felt very proud of them, and in gazing upon his
large crew seemed to be filled with the pride
of an admiral on a line-of-battle ship.

The wind was balmy and not strong so that
supper was had on deck, after which t e party
located themselves about upon the divans and
eas -chairs for a pleasant evening.

he gentlemen smoked and chatted merrily,
pointing out bits of lovely scenery to the ladies
as they went alon the coast, and not one
dreamed that a sha ow deeper than the shades
of night was coming upon them.

The sun went down, twilight followed, and
then darkness settled upon the sea.

The wind romised to freshen a little as ni ht
came on, andJ the sea was gorgeous in the st
rays of the sunset glories.

As darkness began to creep over the sea, and .

the li ht along the shore, nearly a league away,
twin ed amid the dark outline of the coast,
Major Rovalez suggested a so ,and getting
her guitar, Valita’s ovely voice urst forth in
some ballad, in which Ysbel Garcia, her brother,
and the major joined in the chorus.

Valita was seated near the cabin companion- .

wa , and suddenly she heard a whisper almost
in er ear.

She turned and saw Fidela.

At her request Major Rovalez was singing]:
Spanish love song, and all were attentively '
tening, while be accompanied himself upon the

guitar.

“What is it, Fidelal” asked Valita in alow
whisper, teelin assured that the quadroon
would not distur her without some good cause.

“Senorita, do not move, do not get excited'
but I overheard Senor Nunez Mora come an
call two of the men, who were below, and
them tocoms on deck, for he would at once
seize the yacht, but firstto securethearmsin
the cabin. ‘ ,,

“ I let them see me a moment after. and then
went back, and I have now all the wee.
here in the oompanionway, and have cl the

out asmany would have,

gway.”
“3am. did not cry
done, at this startling information.
She knew that Nunez Mora meant to keep his
threat made to her.

Who were true among the crew she could not V

tell, but the negro cook and two stewards doubt-
less were.

But they were lying amidships, listeningto ' ‘

the music.

Besides them, there were only her father,
Ma r Rev-lea and Lieutenant Garcia to de‘
fen the yacht against- thirty men, shouldan
prove treacherous.

Like a flash these ideas went th h her
head, and then she said in a lowtone as
Revales ceased his song, somewhat=hurttosso
that Valita was not listening to him, but talk
ing to her maid- / .

Do not be slimmed, and show no excitemen
but Major Reva Fidela has just overhear:
a plot that Senor ora had formed to seine the

yacht.

“ She has closed the gangway and has your
was here by her.

“ hat shall we do?”

 

Not a cry came, as might have been expected , L"

from the senora and Senorita Garcia.
They seemed all struck dumb with what they

heard. .
But Major Rovalez at once showed his nerve,

by saying:
“ Senora Camblas, it s damp on deck,soI
advise you and the senoritas to go into the
ca bin, where we will follow you when we have
finished our dgan.”

“ It is chilly, Major Rovalez, and I thank you
for the suggestion.

“ Come, mother, come, Ysbel,” said Valih, see-

ing that her mother did not reply or move, and ‘

she led the way to the cabin.
“ I’ll get a heavier coat.” said Senor Camblas,
and he followed the ladies with considerable

Garcia, what is to be done!" and
Major Rovales man to get nearthecom-
mlonway and seize is weapons, held u to

by Valita, who then gave Lieutenant -
cia‘his, while she said:

There are more here,andwecanusethem,‘

if need be.”
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jor Revales, please send Pedro here to
get orders for b .” ‘
“ Ho, Pedro, the Senorita Valita wishes you,”

calmly called outthema‘ r and as the negro
.oogkczfiproachedme midzJo ,, .

our two companions.”

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Major Rovalez began to gather up the divans
and chairs to carry below, which was an excuse
for them to enter the cabin.

in an instant Valita had asked:

“ Pedro, do you know aught of this intended
mutiny l”

“ Oh, senorita!” and the negro’s face showed
his truth.

“ And Polo and J aquez!”

“ They are here, senorita,” and the steward on
the yacht, entered with their arms full of the
things they had brought from on deck.

“ Pedro, I wish you, Polo and Jaquez to un-
derstand that the crew are going to seize the
yacht, perhaps murder us, so you must take
those weapons and be ready to go on deck at the
call of Major Rovalez.”

The ne roes were alarmed, but yet they were
brave anfi could be de nded u n.

“ Come, father, Ma or Rova ez and Lieuten-
ant Garcia are on dec alone,” said Valita.

“I am getting my wea ns, child ” said the
Senor Camblas tartly, but 9 was without doubt
the one who suffered most with fear of all his

party.

Just then there came in loud tones:

“New, men, come aftl Senor Rovalez, you
and Senor Garcia are my prisoners.

“ Resist and it will be the worst for you.”

“ It is the voice of Nunez Mora,” cried Valita,
and as she spoke came the stern command of
Major Rovalez:

“ Back, Senor Traitor, with your coward
mutineers!”

As he s ke the major fired his pistol full in
the face 0 the crew, and at once followed the
reports of the weapons of Lieutenant Garcia.

CHAPTER XLIV.
AN OUTLAW LOVER.

Tm: shots of the two Spanish officers had not
been thrown away, for one of the mutineers fell
dead and another was wounded.

But Nunez Mora had the whole crew at his
back, and they made a rush upon the brave de-
fenders of the yacht.

, Uggrom the cabin bounded the three negroes,
and bind them, ur ed by the scornful words
of Valita, Senor Cam las went.

Then followed a dozen shots hastily fired,
stern orders, the thud of falling steel, as the
swords of the officers were brought down upon
their foes a trampling of feet, and the words
of Nunez ora:

“‘ We have won! I command here!”

Senora Camblas screamed and almost went
into hysterics. Ysbel Garcia was silent, while
Valita sprung upon deck and confronted the
mutineers.

“ This is your work, Senor Nunez Mora,” she
cried in a voice that held no fear.

“ It is, senorita. .

“ I told you I was not one to cast 01 idly.”

She looked over the decks.

' Major Revalez, Lieutenant Garcia and her
father were unharmed but they were in irons.

The three negroes ad not been considered
dangerous enough to put in chains, after the
others were secured and stood silently by, hav-
infibeen deprived of their weapons.

' unes Mora occupied a commanding position
in front of his men, who wore read to do his

‘ _ ' , . htest bidding, and upon the dec s were sev-

dead men, and others had been wounded.
‘The mntineers had not won a bloodless vic-
tory by any means and yet it was evident as
thoywere not arm ,that thede stricto rs

, to take no life.

“ And what is your purpose, Senor Mora?”
afied vafimta in the hag-1?;i tones.“ d
purpose is go s yac un er
wayfigain, and change her course as I wish,”
wee/the reply.
Then turn ng to one of his men he told him

‘ . 'to use the cm». for senor Camblas had been

amusing himself with steering, at the time of
the alarm b Fidela, and Lieutenant Garcia had
e when the planter had so hastily

'The seamen dbeyed, and the others going to
their posts, the acht was at once gotten under
wa and head in a north-northeast course. ,

dead were coolly thrown overboard. by an

V order of Mora, and the wounded carried forward,
‘ while the Senor Camqu and the two emcers

,were placed upon settees, and made fast to them.
The senora, calmed by the example of Ysbel

Garcia, now came on deck, aocom nied by the

maiden, and joined Valita, while dela, tremb-

ling with fear, stood in the companionway.

I Not once had the proud bearing of Valita de-

started her. '

She had watched the mutineers itch their
dead comrades into the sea, bed cool y followed
their movements with her eyes, and when Nunez
Mora had the yacht once more in good trim and
on her way, she again asked:

“ And now your rpose, Senor Mutineerl”

“ I will tell on, .norita Valita, in very few

. word ” was t e reply.

“ ell let us know our fate.”

“I will begin, senorita, by telling you I was
born a gentleman—”

“ Your actions belie your birt ,” was the re-

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“Circumstances, over which I had no control,
made me become a wanderer, and I went to the
bad, I must admit.

“ One da. while in Havana I saw you, and I
loved you, norita Camblas, and I at once deter-
mined to reform and tr to win you.

“ I was in hard luc then, for a slayer, of
which I had been mate, had been wrecked. and
I lost a fortune in her, for all I had in the world
was upon her.

“ I learned who you were, and that your
father wished a sailing—master for his yacht.

“I applied and got the berth.

“ The more I saw of you, the more I loved you,
and I regretted that I was not worthy of you.”

“ Wh must we listen to this story of yours,
Senor i ora?

“ It certainly is not a pleasant one to hear?”
said Valita.

“ It may prove more pleasant than what else
I have to say, and I desire to answer your ues—
tion as to my purpose in securing this vesse for
myself.”

" Pray go on, senor,” sneered the daring girl.

“ I had the idea that you read my love for you
in my eyes, and when you asked me to help you
to save the young sailor, whom Major Revalez
and Senor Camblas seemed so anxiousnto hang
for some reason, I ladly served you.

“As you trusteg me in that delicate affair, I
felt that you cared something for me, and so it
was that I made hold to tell you of my love.

“ Instead of bidding me hope, you scorned me
with bitter words, and drove me from you.

“ You told me that I must give u my pesi-
tion as master upon your father‘s yac t as soon
as we had returned from this cruise.

“ Is not this so, Senorita Camblasi”

“ It is.”

“I could not bear the idea of giving you up,
and to yield my command here was to do so.

“ I had urged your father to t a permit to
arm his vessel and ship a crew o thirty men.

“I played upon his timid nature, and he was
glad to assent, and I got the order to arm the
yacht and ship additional men.

“ Every man 0 board served with me in the
African slave so ooner of which I spoke, and
were glad to ship under me.

“ I determined to seize the yacht, but to take
no life. 0

“Major Rovalez is rich, and will pay a big
ransom for his release.

“The same may be said of Lieutenant Garcia,
who will also have to pay a large sum for his
sister’s freedom.

“ Your father must come down handsomely,
for I will ut his rice at what he considers his
value, an then t are is the senora, who likewise
is worth a large sum in ransom-money.

“ The three ne ro men, and your maid, must
be paid for at the r market value.

“ All then can go, when I receive the gold in
full I demand, and then, senorita, you are to be-
come my wife, and we will sail in the yacht for
another land, and all in my power that I can do
shall be done to make you happy.

“If you refuse, then I shall put your father
and mother to death. ‘

“ Now, Senorita Valita, you know my pur-
pose in seizing the yacht.” "

A deathlike stillness rested u n all at the con-
clusion of the words of Nunez on,

Only the wash of the water against the yacht’s
side, broke the 
' Then, with a low moan. Senora Cambies sunk
to the deck, while Senor Camblas was dazed with
terror too great for speech or movement.

 

CHAPTER XLV.
0 sn DAY’S onaon.

“ You accursed villain! was man ever so base
as on are?"

he words were uttered b Major Bovalez.
MThey brought only a ugh from Nunez
ora.

But they broke that appalii , silent ll,
and with a longdrawn breath vents Camus
seemed to regain command of herself, for she
had seemed stunned.

Her mother had not swooned, but merely
sunk to the deck, her limbs having no power to
sustain her.

Ysbel Garcia had sprung to her side, and
Fildela was there with her bottle of smelling
sa t8. .

The planter had tottered back to the taifrail
and there supported himself, but he had not the
power of speech.

Major Bovalez and his brother officer were
powerless, and the , three negroes stood aloof
completely awed. ‘

The man at the wheel seemed whollyawrapgcd
up in his duties, the crew were ami hips, at
watchful for the slightest call of their desperate
leader. who stood, With folded arms, looking
upon Valita, as though to fascinate her with his
ardent gaze.

It was a stran e scene, and one that was ap-
palli _ in its pe land intensity.

Upr ght, fearleai in mien, whatever she might
feel, Valita faced the villain who had spoken to
her of his purpose in seizing the acht.

It seemed to her in that awfu moment the
them was notons atom of hope for her. ~

 

Somehow, girl though she was, all the others
seemed to turn to her.

Where it would be natural did she faint. or
go into hysterics, her mighty nerve sustained

er, and her fearless gaze almost cowed the man
who had offered her such terms for the freedom
of others.

Why she did not break down no one could tell.

The strain upon her was fearful, that all
knew, and yet she stood facing the guilty
wfretch, as though she held not the slightest fear
0 nm.

“ You have told your base story of your base
life, you have declared your vile purpose in
seizing this yacht, Nunez Mora, and all that
you have said proves that you are capable of
any crime.

“ Now you ask me to become your wife, tell
me that you will do all in your power to make
me happy, and offer as an alternative if I do
not, that you will put my father and mother to
death, and this implies that I will not gain my
freedom, by my sacrifice, but still remain in
your )0Wel‘. .

“ on also ask a certain ransom, what I do
not know, for the guests of my parents, thus
robbing them.

“ You (hereby show your vile nature b wish-
ing to take their gold, and with that gol , th ir

rice of ransom, you would take me, whom you
orce into a marriage, into a foreign land. to
support me, to force me to live upon that which
they have given to free themselves of your hate-
ful power. 1

“Is not this so, Senor Nunez Mora 7”

“ It certainly is.”

“ And 1 must consider these your terms?”

“ You must, senorita,” was the reply, but'the
man Seemed nervous under the calm spirit of the
youn girl.

“ ell, Senor Mora, you certainly are master
here, that is evident; but I must have time to

consider.
“ I am, as Kim ma have heard, pledged by
my‘ father to ajor ovalez.

You know the old saying, that it is

“ ‘ Well to be oi! with the old love,
Before you are on with the new.’

“Now I cannot decide hastily, and as you
have us all in your power, you can afford to be
a little generous.”

She spoke with an air of seeming indifference,
but there was scorn in her every utterance rather

than fear, and Major Rovalez said in a whisper

to his fellow prisoner:
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Lieutenant Garcia. m '

" I do not know what terms you ask, Senorita
Camblas,” the mutineer said, seemingly also im-
pressed by her manner.

“I care not to marry you Senor Mora, that
on should well understand, for your heart is as
lack as Satan’s.

“But I careless to see my parents murdered
by your merciless will, and so I do not say at
once that I will not become your wife.

“ I wish to consider your very flattering

offer.

“ I wish to talk with those who can advise me,
and then you shall have your reply, and for
this purpose I ask you to give me some days’
time to consider." I

“ lg a case like this you need not so much
time.

“ There is no particular hurry, Senor Mora,
for the yacht is at see, your monstrous conduct
is not known, and no one suspects that we are
in the power of such as you have roven your-
self, so on could give me time to t ink.”

“ I ll give you one day to decide.”

“ One day l”

“ I will give you until sunset to-morrow

ht.” was the stern response.
' No more?”

“ Not an hour.”

“ And then i”

“ if you decide in m favor we will sail for a
port where a priest wil make you my wife, and
then the ranmms fortlie others can be arran .

“ If you decide against me, so he] me gh
Heaven your father and mother shag be toned
into the sea.

“ Now you knew my terms, Senorita Cam-
blas, and you have until sunset tomorrow to
say yes or no,” and the diaperate villain turned
upon his heel and walk forward among his
men, while from the lips of the brave girl came
a fervent:

“ Thank God! One day’s grace!”

CHAPTER XLVI.

HOPE.

Tm: words of Valita Camblas, that the muti-
neers had nothing to fear, were believed by
Nunez Mora.

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any one on the shore would see and understand
the melee on the vessel.
'Strangely enough, too, not one of the prison-
‘ ers had thought of this either.
iv Perhaps but for the fact that Captain Cali-
" mete, of the Spanish Guards, who was visiting
at a coast plantation, and knew the yacht,
nothing would have been done in the affair.
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; that sent the Sea Pearl flying in pursuit.
 This being unknown to those on the vessel,
. there was believed to be no danger of being in-
- terfered with.
The bold front shown by Valita was simply
to aim time.
5 he was not one, to despair, and her nerve

‘ was wonderful.

With alittle time, matters might change in
their favor.

They might lay some plan to escape, even
from that desperate crew, and already had a
pic}; flashed through the mind of the fearless
gir .

VYhen the mutincer leader granted her time,
until sunset the next day, she felt greatly re-
lieved.

, She at once took it as a matt'r of course that
all were to be allowed to mtrupy their state-
rooms in the cabin, as before seizure of the
vessel.

But in this she was disappointed, as the plan-
ter and two officers were to remain on deck, and
still be kept in irons, though they were freed of

- all except a chain about one foot.

5 ‘ Seeing that she could expect to arrange no

. ‘ plot, with the aid of the two officers, Valita yet
i did not despair, but sought the cabin and had a

' talk with her mother and Ysbel.

The senora seemed too crushed to have an
idea, or to aid her daughter in any way, and
could only moan bitterly at her lot.

The planter echoed her moans from the deck,
and regretted that he had ever married.

- ' His courage had not increased with his ears,

7 and be mentally vowed that he believ ships

- were fatal to him and he would never set foot

upon a vessel’s deck again, once he got ashore.

_ His experience on he burning barque, when

t he was engaged to the Senorita Rebello, then

the attack by the Pirates of the Lagoon, and

now the seizure of his yacht by tho mutineers,

proved that the sea was indeed a theater of ill-

omen to him.

.1 He also cursed himself for being the father of

l a beautiful daughter, one whom honorable men

rich men and poor ones, and also cut-throats and

pirates all loved.

If he could only once more see the land and
set foot upon it, he would never venture his
sacred flesh and blood again upon the deep.

MajorvRovalez and '19th Goren took
their fate like brave men, and their sympathy
was more for the brave girl who was to be the
chief sufferer than for themselves, though it did
worry the major as to where he was to get the
large ransom which the mutineer was to do-
_ a mand for him, as he was by no means rich.

' It was true that he had the name of being so;

‘1 but it was rumor, started by himself. _

V He had inherited a large fortune; but his ex-

- x, t vagant living had gone through that.

I ‘ hen he lived on credit, until his creditors be-

came clamorous. and he at transferred to

Cuba, where he hoped to uild up his broken

fortunes.

He mblfi and often lost heavily.

He pt up is luxurious 1i , and resided
inelegant quarters, and it was y menu-th
work that hemanoged to keep afloat the idea
that he was a rich man.

One of influence, in Cuba and in Spain, with
greater. influence to back him, but he was
, Heihad been but a short while in Cuba when
 hadecided upon a plan to better biota-tune.
:i. financial] .

‘ fie wo d marry. ,

,, ‘ Ho cast his 9 es about him, and young as

L' _ she was Valita amblas was the Bombs bounty

,1 ‘ in Havaneso soctety.

‘ . ; Then too she was the richest hem-

’ - And lathe honor of his attention had fallen

upon Valita Camblas.

Such was Major Ramel Rovam, and lo mat-
 “ ten stood at the opening of this SWIT-

’ 1f Nunez Mora demanded of hilpa therefore,
’ ala ransom, how wasittobopalf
r, ‘ Th thought worried him.

I. While he ins oogitating upon this Subject.

3 ,3 and also trying to more meow} 0‘ 0,006

1 a for a}: gut thcim, fgom this fri tflutl‘amtmmgsén

.. t ' whic o oun themselv a ' W” -

 rim brain with“; plot to set them

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 free.

, As her mother could not help her, she turned

7 to Ysbel Garcia and they talked together for a

lo time. I

. l315111211 Fidela was called into the consultation,
andshe wasaskcdtosuggutaplan.

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“ You do not mean to kill them, Fidela?” I
“ Yes, senorita, every one of them.” I
“ I had thou ht of drugging their food, or ,
coffee, for on 'now father’s medicine—chest is
on board; at I want to get them under its in-
fluence and then bind them, but not kill I
m. .
“ I’d kill them, senorita, for the cook can put ,
poison in what they drink.”

But this Valita would not consent to, though
she said:

“ I will get a drug that will stupefy them, so i
that We, can get the best of them, and it can be ,
put in their coffee.” i

This was decided upon, but Nunez Mora '
feared just that very thing, and gave orders ‘
that not a morsel of food, prepared by the negro ‘
cook, or stewards, should is men partake of. I

'l‘hus that plot failed and Valita was almost :
in despair. 1

Slowly the night were away, until at last the l
dawn came.

Not one of those in the cabin had slept during
the night, and the planter and officers had also
not c10sed their eyes.

The dawn brightened, and Valita went on [
deck to have a look around the horizon, with 4
the hope that some vessel was in sight.

Then, what she beheld, brought from her lips r
a glad cry, and caused eyery eye to glance ‘I
astern. .

“ The goletal the captain-general’s yacht. !

“ We are saved!”

So she cried in her joy, and with bitter oaths
Nunez Mora bade his crew to crowd on sail, :
while through his shut teeth he hissed:

“Carambal she has new sails! but it is the
craft of that accursed fellow, Rebellol"

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“ BOARDERS AHOY! ”

NUNEZ Mona was as completely taken aback
by the presence of the two vessels upon his track i
as had those on the yacht been at his diabolical ‘
treachery. ;

He swore at his crew for a set of blind idiots, '
not to have seen the goleta before, when be him-
self had been on deck, and had not discovered
the vessels. 1

He had not expected danger, had not dreaded '
pursuit, and so he had not kept a bright look-
out.

The yacht had bowled merrily along during
the night, having escapfd the squall that ha
struck the Bonita and t 6 Sea Pearl, and had
held on at a steady five-knot pace under every

sail.

With the increasing of the wind, toward
dawn Nunez Mora shortened sail, not wishing
to drive on too hard.

But, when the potato was discovered hard]

ore than half a mile astern, he was seized wi

r.

The men, as he did, knew their da r, if
taken, and they sprung to work with a.

In a short while the yacht was fairly covered
with canvas, and fairly bounded along.

Mora knew that he was carryin more call
than he should, in the breeze then b wing; but
he wished to place all the space possible between
himself and his pursuers.

He _foared the potato, which he recognized,
and his remark had been overheard by the keen
ears of Valita, that the nearest vessel was the
craft of Angelo Rebello. I

“Heaven be praised! now there is hope- for r
us " she cried.

he now recognized the goleta’s intentions :
herself, after a steady look, though she saw
that she had been fitted up, and had new calls
also, which were larger than the others which

tge little vac) had had in her former race with I

t e

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“ The goleta is armed,” she whispered to Major
Rovalez. .
“ Indeed! do you see that, senoritnl”
“ Yes, sonor.’
‘ Then she has been quickly armed and sent
in omit, though why I cannot understand,
for who could have found out this mutinyoc- ,
curred?” said the major. _ _
No one could answer his question, but there ;
certainly was proof that it was known that 3
something was wron , or also why were the ,
figrnor-general’s yac t and the golda in put- ,
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Gettinga lass Valitaturnoditu ntho‘
gold“. 8 i P0 |
After a‘ moment she said: v ,
“ There is no doubt now for I recognize the .
Se‘nor Rebello, and he is at the wheel himself. "
‘And his vessel is gaining," the major mid.
“ Yes, rapidly." 4:.
his now became evident,

manning it, they began to fire.

The maiden and all watched the result with the
deepest interest, and when the shots flew wide,
the r 10? was revealed in their faces.

NWhen the aim of the unner did not improve,
coca Mora took to sighting the gun.

acht. I 1

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as Nunez Mora .knew.
came aft, with a crew for the stern 8110, “d I
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It was better aimed after a shot or two, and
they got the range and sent a shot through the
sails now and then, while one would occasion-
ally strike the bulwarks, or decks. Several times

I this occurred, and it was seen that damage was
; done to the crew, if not to the vessel.

But the young helmsman still held his vessel
steadily on.
“ Caramba! if I can only cut one of his spars

1 down ” cried the mutineer chief.

"\i by does he not fire in return?” Sivagely
said Senor Camblas, without thinking of the
dan er he would be in.

“ e doubtless sees the ladies on deck, senor,
and is too gallant a youth to risk harming
them." Major Rovalez replied.

" Ah !” said the planter, and he was lad that'

the goleta did not return the fire of t e muti—
neers.

As the firing was kept up, without checking
the pursuit of the golefa, which continued to
steadily gain, and Nunez Mora saw the joy that
was upon the faces of his victims, he grew wild
with passion, and ordered all of them into the
cabin.

The officers a1 1 planter were released from
the deck-chains, but handcuffed and sent below,
and the companionway was closed.

Soon after it was opened, and the three ne'-
groes were thrown into the cabin.

Senor Nunez Mora wanted no one on deck
that might be in the slightest degree a draw-
back to him in the fight that e was now
sure must come.

He bade one of the men take his glass and

: count every one on board of the golefa.

After some trouble, the man did so, and
said:

“ Just twenty-seven, senor.”

“And we are 'just thirty—one, all told, includ-
ing the wounded, who must come on deck and

fight."
carer and nearer drew the goleta, and faster
and faster the stern gun of the yacht was fired.

Still no response came from the rsuer,
though it could be seen that some of t esliots
Were doing Considerable dama 8.

Far astern was the Sea Pear , but pressing on
under all canvas, though at times she reeled un-
til her lee bulwark was buried.

But Captain Toriente was determined to push
on if he carried the sticks out of his vessel.

“ Men, every soul of us will be hanged if we
are taken.

“ We slightly outnumber yonder crew, and

v we can beat them into the sea, seize the golda,
take our prisoners on board, set this craft mm“-

and escape easily from the Government yacht!
“ Do you hear me?“

“Ay, Senor Captain!”came in stern tones

from all.

“ Now get your small-arms ready, load the
broadside
tol range, we will let him have it.

“ Let no man throw a shot away.

“ If they board, hurl them into the seal”

His words were heard b those in the cabin,
and anxiously, and with rte heating with
dire suspense. they awaited the result.

Suddenly Nunez Mora called out:

“ Ho the palatal”

“ Ay, ayE senor," came back in the eleartoncs -

of .AKngelo a lo. m d k w
‘ cap 0 or we w n you!
“ You are welcome to do so senor!”
“ If you attempt to board
prisoner I have on board,” came
threat. ‘
It 
“as”. n a... h.
set on re, came g
answer to the savage threamunea "3:: -
‘l‘hisseemed toappall him. for hocalledout:
“Comeon then and fightitont, andifllou
demand mercy for myself and men.”
“ I make no tonne!”
The two vessels were now within easy
, and Nunez Mora discharged the

“1180
Sun,
in a voile of musketry.
The shot: era

as the bows of the pursuingvemel
side of the stern-quarter of the yacht!
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A falling 0 feet upon
stern commands, steel clashing against m
groansand cries, with a of wood
cud flapping of calls as the vessels lay to-
gether or a moment, told those shut up in the
cabin that a perfectpandemoninm reigned
their heads, and that the struggle
death ind begun.

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though his pretty goleta had not been struck in ‘

a vital spot, several of his crew had been killed
, and wounded.

The shot had cut through his sails, severed
some of the rigging, swept through the bul-
warks and along the decks; but he had held

.' steadily upon his way, and was gaining all the
time upon the chase.

When day dawned, it could be seen that he

had a crew of thirty men. and they were doubt- 1

less all Cubans, from their appearance, and
sailors they certainly were.

 , His old crew of four men, and Bono were also

‘I there, and then there were visible upon the

 . decks two pivot—guns, one mounted forward,

.I 3’" the other aft.

 They were not of large caliber, but looked

iii effective.

 , Though receiving the fire of the mutineer, he

i, if. ' would not return it, as he knew that a shot

i , mi ht kill one for whom it was not intended.

’ go he held on his way with no response.

But the men were uneas under the fire, and
nerving themselves to strike hard when they
 did get the chance.

1.“! Before dawn the Valita had been sighted by

”  those on the goleta, and all were happy at the

\, thought of ca turing her for none doubted but

that they con (1 do so, and Angelo Rebello well

' understood his little vessel.

When at last it came to close quarters, the
reader has seen that the goleta’s crew fought
, like demons.

I . v In the sea that was running, and with all sail
set, Angelo Rebello feared that to lay alon ide
mi ht sink one or the other of the vessels i not
bot , and so he decided to  throw his board-
an aboard and let the Bonita swin oil.

‘ . “Bono, I wish you to take the elm and do
just as I tell you ” he said to the negro.

“Yes, Senor aster."

., “ I will lead the boarders on board the yacht
wagon must run the bow of the Bonita righ

,u er the lee gnarter of the chase, and we will

on boar .

,. -J “ on, when you see the last man on board,
 lather fall on uickly.”

. “ Yes, Senor aster.”

“ I cannot leave but two men to help you,

, , and they are both slightly wounded; but la the
. ta allow the yacht, after we are on board,

‘ -’ she still holds on.”

"‘ Yes, senor.”

I “ If we are beaten, then sail back to meet the
Sea Pearl, at her crew on board, and Ca tain

’ Torie’pte w ll again catch the yacht, am

aura
. “I understand, senor.”

. Such was Angelo Rebello’s plan, and a good
a one it was. v
‘ "He received the fire of the yacht’s crew, his
' men crouching down in the bows, then came the
shock as, the vessels struck, and in a minute of
time the gallant young sailor, with his men, be
"they pirates or honest seamen, were on the deck
" c! the Valita. .
3 They wore bravely met by Nunez Mora and
 his crew, but the onslaught forced the mutineers

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cut all upon a die, for he had cut loose from
his Vessel and meant to win or lose the y ht.

. He knew that he hail his all at stake t , and
me his mutineer crew with voice and ex-

-1 To and fro the stru in men surged, death-
, were ven an rece ved, and the decks
v 3 - red wit the blood of men who fought for

wst and to kill.

“Several times the mutineers were forced for-
m, and then rallying [heat back the goleta
men to the acht’s stern.

‘ -.,Within t , cabin the faces of the prisoners
of the horror of the situation to them.
',~, ‘Major Rovalez was like a caged lion, that he
could not aid the brave rescuers, and Lieuten-
ntGarcia also felt his inability to do aught for
freedom.
 'Ohl if we could only release you, and, with
"these three brave slaves, it would turn the tide
giggle, for six men would beahost now,” cried

  

   
 
 

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i ssntly situated where he was.

 ,5Physically dud morally a coward. he had to

’bi‘ing all his nerve to his aid to avoid showing
his set terror.

  

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"  never have one.

:‘ f fearful figh ing above decks continued,
, ' those bflow were in a horror of suspense.
new wou d it all and?
At last there came wild shouts.
., Were they from the mutineersor the rescuers!

The question was at once answered:

I“ Now we have them! hurl them into the sea,

, The one whose voice rang out in the thrilling

"command was recognized by those in the cabin.

It gas the voice of the young sailor, Angelo
o.

v Then arose cries for quarter, and the same

Voice called out:

“ Kill no man who begs for mercy l”

,4 chorus of cries for mercy followed this, and
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had lost half of his men, and two-thirds of the
mutineers were either dead or wounded.

CHAPTER XLIX.
AFTER THE COMBAT.

THE first duty of Angelo Rebello was to set his
men to stripping the yacht of sail, for she was
rolling and pitching terribly, with no one at the
wheel, and the wind flapping the sails about
viciously.

With lower sails only set, and a man at the
11 her way,
and ordering the dead thrown overboard, the
wounded looked after by their comrades, and
the decks scrubbed up, the young victor went to
the cabin’companionwa and opened it.

He stepped within quickly, for he wished not
the frightful scene on deck to meet the eyes of
the ladies; but instantly came the cry from the
senora:

“ Let us go on deck! we will die here.”

Angelo Rebello stepped back and threw open
the companionway, while Valita sprung to-
ward him and grasped his hands, at the same
time saying earnest y:

“ Again, senor, we owe to you life, ay, more
than life.”

The young sailor was flushed with the heat of
battle, his handsome nit, for he was something
of a dandy in his dre , was stained and torn,
and his eyes flashed fire.

He looked like a young god of war and all
had to admit mentally as t ey beheld him that
he was positively grand as he stood before
them.

“ Senorita, the pleasure is mine in seeing on;
but I hope none of your friends have been in,
or suffered injury—obi this is bad,” and he
stepped quickly to the side of Major Rovalez,
as e saw that he was in irons.

“ Ho on deck there i”

“ Ay, a , senor.”

“ Searc the body of that mutineer leader
and get the he s for these irons.”

The men 0 yed promptly, while Major
Rovalez said:

“ We owe much to you, senor, more than you

believe.

“But is the ringleader dead?”

“Yes, senor, he fell in the action,” was the
modest regy.

“The nor Rebello killed him, senor, ran
him through in a sword fight between them,”
said the sailor, who was unlocking the irons
from the major s wrists.

“ You are as modest, Senor Rebello, as you
are brave.

“ But let us go on deck for I feel as though I
could not breathe here,” Valita remarked.

“Go, senorita, and we will join you there,”
the major said.

Then as his hands were released he
thanked the yo sailor, while Lieutenant
Garcia and Senor
latter with considerable gush of manner.

The party then went on deck, and the scene
presented showed how fearful had been the
combat. ,

The Senora Camblas was seated in an -
chair, which Valita had ordered one of t e
as oes to bring from the cabin for her, and
Fi ela between langhin and crying, was try-
ing to keep her from see ng the scene of horror
forward by interan herself between her and
the rest of the vessel.

The crew of the goleta had already put the
mutineers in irons, and the dead were massed
in the forecastle, ready to be thrown into the
sea, while the wmmded lay amidships, attended
as well as pesslble by their com 'ons.

The goleta. was not far distant her sails flut-
tering iooseto keep her in the wake of the yacht,
and with Bono and the two wounded men in
charge.

Far astern, nearly a league distant the yacht
of the captain-general was coming on with a
will, though her speed, good as it was, had not
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vessels.

Under the orders of Valita,who thoroughly kept
her presence of mind, the three negro men were
making the afterpart of the yacht resentable ts
fast as possible; but coming on eck with the
two ofiicers and SenovCamblas, Rebello said:

“My little vessel is at your service, senor if
you prefer to go on board of her and sees this
sight, though there are dead and wound men
there also, and pierhaps you would prefer the Sea
Pearl which wx soon be here.”

“ We will await the coming of the captain-

neral’s yacht, senor, for I wish to be near no

cad or dyin men,” Senora Camhlas said, with
her usual sel shness.

“ But how is it, Senor Rebello, that you are
here, and none of the Spanish sailors seem to be
with you?” Major Rovalez asked. .

“ I have only my own crew senor, and, when
I was informed by Captain Concha last night
that some harm had befallsn this vessel, I came
in chase.”

,“ It is well you did, senor, for the Sea Pearl
would never have overtaken us,” Valita said.

“My little vessel is Ve , fleet, senorita, as I
hiew, and I felt that I co d catch the yacht.”

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the mutiny?” urged V

Major Rovalez, who seemed torcgret, and showed
it, that the Sea Pearl had not been the rescuer.

“ The struggle on board was seen from the
shore, by an officer, who at once sent word to
Havana, and Captain Concha boarded the Sea
Pearl and came in chase as I understand it.

“ They sighted the goieta lying off shore, and
1 gladly came also in pursuit.”

‘And right well you did your work, Senor
Rebello; but how is it you had so large a crew
on board, and guns also, I see?”

“ I had them, Senor Rovalez for a service
which I refer to keep to myself,” was the reply
of Rebe lo, who saw just what the major was
after, trying to find more cause for complaint
against his rescuer.

“I hardly think, Major Rovalez, that you
need to try and investigate who and what your
res«-uers are et awhile.

“ There wi 1 be ample time, if you will only
have patience,” Valita said, for she too saw
that the officer was really at]le at having to
admit a service to An e10 Rebel o.

“ My child, Major ovalez is an officer of
Spain, and his duties are to clear up what looks
to him suspicious,” tartly said Senor Camblas.

“My dear father, I am sure that we do not

. owe our rescue to either ourself or Major Ro-

valez, thou h I will say t at the major fought
like a lion save us from the attack of the
mutineers.

“Having escaped all that we have through
the great courage of this gentleman, ray let us
not”inquire into the means he has use( to rescue
us.

“Yes, Camblas, you kept very quiet when
there was fighting to be done, so pra do so
now ” said the Senora Camblas, and the usband
subSided under the two rebukes received from
wife and daughter.

As though to avoid further discussion, Angelo
Rebello walked forward, and a few moments
after the Sea Pearl ran up near, lay to, and sent
a boat aboard the yacht. ~

11 the boat came Captain Toriente and ’ Cris-
to lConcha, and they warmly congratulated
the rty upon their escape, and praised Rebello
for is llant rescue; '

But ajor Rovalez said, with a sneer:

“ As before, he has saved us with a pirate
crew, I guess, which he has picked up from ‘a
wreck i” '

“For shame, Major Rovalez,” cried Valita,
while, turning upon him, Angelo Rebello said,
in his quiet way:

“ Major Rovalez be the crew what they may,
half of them lost their lives to save one whom
the savin of was not worth the sacrifice of a
gallant ii 0.

“ Hal this you dare say to me?” cried the
major, furious at the words.

“ Senor Rovalez, I do not fear you, powerful
as you are—I despise you i” was the stinging re-
tort of Angelo Re Ho.

But what the ma or intended to do Was pre-
oncha’s stern command:

“ This must cease right here, for it is uno
worthy of on, Rovalez.

“ You si a with that boy, Concha?” fiercely
said Ma or Rovalez.

“ I e with justice, Major Rovalez, and you
will find the captain-general also of my opinion,”
was the significant response of the young aide.

Rams] Rovalez had too much at stake to risk
a quarrel with Captain Concha, and he simply
turned on his heel and walked away for harassed
with debts, if ordered back to s in, his down-
fall would come quick] and t e inflnehce of
Cristobal Concha with on Quixote was well
known.

No, he could airord to wait, for by waiting he
would yet be captain-general and also win the
fair Valita, and wer and money would make
him supreme in ba, he thought.

CHAPTER L.
SUSPICION.

IN a few words Captain Concha told theparty
of the letter sent b Ca tain Calimete, of the
guards, and how be ad n ordered to come

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known, and t e coming of that vessel also in
chase. and great raise was bestowed upon An.
5910 Rebello for he very plucky pursuit and
aring capture of the yacht, for hose upon the
Sea Pearl had seen all with unbiased eyes.
Lieutenant Garcia. as Major Rovalez and
Senor Camblas stood aloof in conversation, made
known then the full bisto of the mutiny under
Nunez Mora, and all that shed threatened, and
Captain Toriente and Cristobal Concha congrat-
ulated over again upOn their rescue, while the
commander of the Sea Pearl placed his yacht at
their service.

“ As we have all our traps on board, mother, ' ’

su pose we remain on our yacht, and ask Cs
ta n Toriente to take the dead and woun
his vessel?” suggested Valita. ‘

This was decided u n, after consultation with
Senor Camblas and a or Rovalez, and the re-
moval of the dead an wounded was
while Angelo Rebello got his crew or,
and called to one of the men on the Bonita to

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said Captain Toriente.

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offer, for it is a bi risk."

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ovalez.

CHAPTER LI.
IN IRONS.
WHEN Angelo Rebello entered the cabin of

wounded men could hardly have carried it I the yacht, Major Rovalez, who, from his rank,

out.

But Angelo Rebello was anxious to ask no
favors.

He saw that he was looked upon with suspi-
cion, and he wished to get on board the Bonita
and set sail as soon as possible.

That- the Senora Valita, Ysabel Garcia and
her brother, appreciated what he had done, he
saw: but Major Rovalez and Senor Camblas
showed plainly that they were angry at owing
their rescue to him.

“Could you not have driven your vessel 3.
little harder, Toricnte?” asked Senor Camblas.

“ No, senor, for I was pushing her all I
dared.”

“ But the golefa got here ahead of you?”

“ She outsailed me, as she did your yacht, too,
Senor Camblas.”

“ My yacht was not doing her best.”

“.It is strange that she was not, with that
mutinous crew, who knew their lives were the
forfeit of their capture, and with a sailing—
master who has commanded her from the day
she was launched.

“ No, senor, the goleta is the fastest craft I
ever met, and she was handled magnificently,
while a more daring rescue I never saw than
Rebello made.“

" But who is he, Toriente?”

“ I know nothing about him more than Cap-
tain Concha sa 8 of him.”

“ And what is that .3”

“ That he is an honest young sailor, who was
born a gentleman but is poor.”

“ I believe him to be recently a pirate.”

“ Then all you have to do, senor, is to prove
on and
your yacht, seem to be a great dea in his

avor.

“But how about his vessel being armed, and
his having such a large crew ?”

“ I do not know, senor.”

“ Is it not suspicious?”

“It is.”

:tggell, are you going to allow him to de-

“Senor I hardly know.”

“ I should advise not.”

“ I will talk with Major Rovalez. Captain
Concha and Lieutenant Garcia. What they de-
cide I will do.”

“ I will call them into the cabin,” and Senor
Camblas hustled about with wonderful alacrity,
to get the ofllcers together for a council of war
upon the suspicious circumstance of the Bonita
being armed and having so large a crew.

The four omcers were soon assembled in the
cabin, and the matter was discussed with the
pros and cons of the case.

Captain Concha and Lieutenant Garcia felt
that the young sailor should be trusted, after
all that he had done and be allowed to go free,
while a watch could be put upon him, to see if
he was really guilty of piracy or not.

Major Rova ez on the other hand, and Captain
Toriente, who wished to be in the right, and on
the safe side though he admitted it was hard
treatment of the young sailor after his
gallium-y, thought i best to carry the Bonita

k to port, and then have her master prove
his innocence of wrong-doing.

“ Let us have him come here,- hce the
situation before him, and see what he as to say
for himself,” suggested Lieutenant Garcia.

This was agreed to. and the lieutenant went
on deck and called to Angelo Rebello to come
into the cabin. .

He did so promptly, while Vanta, feeling that
there was some p at working a inst the youth,
stood with white, stern face king into the

sea.

“ They may plot, but I will act,”she muttered,
and her father, coming up to sfik to her
caught her flashin eyes and felt t it whuld
one just then.

So he went dver to his wife and said:

“ alita is in a fury, wife.” '

“She 1his!) aright to be,” was the snappish
re 1 of s spouse.

P‘ find what about?” .

“Twice that young sailor has saved your
vemel and our lives, and instead of demi-
him, be he pirate or priest, youare g
Major Rovalez on to crush him.

“ It is shameful in on, Maren Camblas, and
unworthy the name 0 man.

“ You think, because Valita defends him, she
may lovo him, and thus disa int you in your
plot to marry her to Rov en, a captain-gen-
eral in embryo, but if you go too far you will
find that Val to is as unlike you as I am, and
she will not he made a tool of.

“ Now mark my words.”

“ But if he is a pirate, should he not be

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was the leader in the council, did not ask him to
be seated, seeing which Captain Concha said:

“ Sit down, Senr r Rebello, for we wish to
have a talk with you."

The major scowled, while Rebello said quickly:

“ Thank you, Captain Concha, but I will
stand, for I cannot delay long.”

“ I wish to ask you, senor, a few direct ques—
tions ” Major Rovalez remarked, sternly:

“ indly be brief in them, Major Rovalez, for
I have much to (10.”

Captain Concha and Lieutenant Garcia
smiled, but the major was getting very angry.

“I shall take my own time, senor, and I ad-
vise ou to be respectful in your re lies.”

“ ct begets respect, Senor valez, and
if you 0 not treat me as one gentleman should
another, albeit that I am poor and command a
coaster craft, I will not choose my words in ad-
dressing you. ’

“ Do you hear this insolence?” cried Rovalez,
almost beside himself with rage.

“ Permit me to question Senor Rebello, Major
Rovalez, as you seem to desire to offend him,
rather than to get at what we wish to know?”

Had the speaker been other than Cristobal
Concha, he would have had an insult thrown in
his face by the angry officer he addressed; but
instead he anSWered, with an effort at coolness:

“ As you represent the captain-general, as his
aide, Concha. perhaps it would be as well for
you to question him.”

“ Thank you,” said Ca tain Concha.

“ And I thank you, ajor Rovalez,” added
Rebello, and all but the major smiled.

“ Senor Rebello, I am sorry that the question
should come up here, in the face of your most
conspicuous braverly, but Major Rovalez, Cap-
tain Toriente and ieutcnant Garcia, with my-
self, as Spanish oflieers, wish you to explain
that which we look upon as of a most suspicious
nature," and Concha spoke with extreme court-

esy.

“ \Vhat is that you would wish to know, Cap-
tain Concha?" asked Rebello quietly.

“ Pardon me, Senor Rebello, if I speak plain-
ly2 but it is best to get at the facts.”

‘ Certainly, senor, if you can.”

And the if you can was spoken in a most sig‘
niticant tone.

“ You remember that u n aformer occasion,
when you saved the an t of Senor Camblas
from capture by the p rates it was deemed that
the crew you had were outlaws and you their
chief?”

“ I remember, senor.”

“ There are several small piratical vessels in
West Indian waters, that cannot be captured,
and whose movements are mysterious, and thus
suspicion fell upon you.

" Your crew, you ,said, had been taken from a
wreck, and your log shOWed it, and, from being
sentenced to death, you-were pardoned by the
captainvgeneral, who sent me to Cardenas to in-
vesti to your record.

“ 0 me it was satisfactory, and the ca tain-
neral so regarded it; but others sti had
t ieir suspicions, it seemed, that you were a

rate.

“ You sailed for home, and now, a shortwhile
after, we find your vessel wholly refitted, her
spars enlarged, her sails new, and the sails are
greatly increased, and you are discovered lying
under bare poles several leagues off the Cuban
coast and in hidin , by your own words.

“ he yacht un er the mutineers had

on, without discovering on, and we might
have done so too, but for t e close watch kept.

“ You said, upon boarding us, that you were
hidin , but gave no reason erefore. \

“ on gladly consented to pursue this dense],
and most nobly did you do the work you in—
tended.

“ at we find that our crew from four men
and a negro, have added thirty more sear
men to it.

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" We find that you have mounted two
guns upon your vessel, and this is what gives it
a nu icious look against you.

“ e now ask eyou for an explanation?”

All had listen to the words of Captain Con-
cha with deepest interest. '

His manner was most kind, and he seemed
anxious to show to Angelo Rebello the greatest

courtesy.
The ace of the young sailor no one could

It was perfectly. calm, and et not a feature
betrayed what was passing in mind.

“ Captain Concha, on have been kind in our
treatment of me, an I wish you to or it
no disrespect on my part; but I say, senor, that
I have no ex lauation to make!” ~

To argue he case with him, Captain Concha
saw was useless, so he said: '

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“ Then I am at liberty to go, senor?”

“ To the deck, yes; but do not leave the
yacht yet.”

“ I will not, senor,” and Rebello turned and
left the cabin, while Major Rovalez said:

“ I’ll see that he does not, by placing a guard
from the Sea Pearl over him.”

“ Hold, Major Rovalez!

“1 will answer for him, senor, and until we
decide here what is to be done, he shall not be
put under guard.”

Ma 'or Rovalez yielded with a bow, and Cap-

tain oncha continued:
“ Now, senors, what say you?” \‘
“What say you, Captain Concha?” asked
Toriente. "

“I do not like his refusin an explanation,
and I Would say that he be or ered to come on
with us to port.”
“ And I say he shall go in irons,” Major
Rovalez sternly said.
“I think it well for him to go to port with
us,” Lieutenant Garcia remarked.
“ Yes, and I think he should be put in irons,”
added Captain Toricnte.
‘Scnors, we are divided equally, as to put-
ting him in irons,” Captain Concha said. . . ,
" Let us cail Senor Camblas, for it is his ves- , fa.
sel, and he will decide,” Major Rovalez said, ‘ ‘ 'f
and quickly stepping to the companionway he
called to the planter to come to the cabin. '

Senor Camblas was glad to get away from 
his wife’s tongue-lashing, and obeyed with 
promptneSS.

“I know how it will go now, Garcia,” said ’ '.
Ca tain Concha. ‘ 

e was right for Senor Camblas suggested if}
that as the go ta outsailed the two yachts
Angelo Rebello had it in his power to escape,  ,_ _
he wished to do so, and that he and hismen  
should he put in irons,a crew from the Sea
Pearl sent on board the Bonita, and the three
vessels headed at once for Havana.

This carried it a ainst the young sailor, and
Angelo Rebello foun himself again in irons, for
he made no effort at resistance, simply saying
to his men: _

“ Offer no resistance, lads!” ,5

CHAPTER LII. 
CONFLICTING sroams.  .

UNDER shortened sail the three pretty vessels ,  ""5
headed back to Havana, the gale a leading in 
spite of her canvas being reduced tokeep her ‘ ~",
even with the others, ‘ 5‘

Valita had seen with a sinking heart the act
of ingratitude that placed the young sailorin
irons, along with his crew and she and Ysbel
Garcm, as also the Senora Camblas, had spoken
in very indignant tones in 'nst it. ‘ ~ ‘-

Captain oncha and ieutenant Garcia told ,«3
them that they hoped all would come well’ but ‘  '57
it seemed a very hard thing to the three  ,.
that Rebello should be put in irons, after all that ‘ ‘
he had done. ‘ ‘

So back to Havana the achts sailed, and they ,~
dropped anchor, with the nita in between the r .
other two. ‘

The Senor Camblas remained on his , , ,
while his family drove at oncé to their , '
and Captain Concha, accompanied by Major
Rovalez and Toriente, went up to the Palacio to
re rt to the captain-general.

he» wounded were sent on shore, and the dead
had been buried on the way to port, so that the ,
three vessels were left to their crewsalm;
priwcrew being on the golela, and an ,,
and seamen havin been loaned to Senor Cum-
blas by Captain oriente until the planter, ._
curedamasterandmentoputon hisyacht. .. "

The captain eneral had been most , '
about the ac t's safety, with those on board, v
since recei thelettertfromCaptain C met? I
and he was very glad when it was reported 
the Sea Pearl was returning along with the
Valiia' and another craft.

What this other craft was he did not know
until the arrival of the three oméers‘at the
Palacio, and he received them immediately.

“ Welcome back, senor-s, and, let me
at once hear {gr report, for it s a me,
from whathas .n told me, you have had an
interesting time to say the least. ‘

“ Major Rovalez, I am glad to see you.

“Toriente, I trust you enjoyed your leave!”
and in his courtly way the governor received.
the three visitors. .»

When they were seated and refreshment: 'm-
dered, of wine and sweet cakes, Captain Concha
told his storvfmmbeginningtoeud,justuit
had occurred. ' . ,

Several times Major Rovalez would have in- w’ ?
terrupted, but the governor checked him polite- "
ly. and listened with the deepest attention. -

When Captain Concha had ended his recital, .
which had been an unvarnished, straightfor- .._
ward statement of the facts coming under his '
observation. Don Quixote made no comment,‘
but said:

“ Major Bovalez, will you kindl ve
your report, as seen on the yacht VaIlta

The major did so, telling of the mutiny, and
how it was discovered through Fidela, the quad-'
roon maid of the Senorita Valita. ‘ » = ~

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dawned, the goleta and the Sea Pearl were seen
to be in chase.

The crowdin on of all sail, by the mutineers
he spoke of, di ting upon trivia incidents, and
skimming over the grand rescue made by Angelo
Rebello and his men.

He however spoke very sternly of the impu-
dence of the young sailor in addressing him, and
commented largely upon the fact that the goleta

i was armed and had a large crew, concluding
’ with the words:

“ Now, Eccellenza, your clemency toward
 that young pirate before, has given him free-
‘ . dam to continue his lawless acts. and, although
:1 ' v I would beg mercy for him of you, still I think

im risonment at least for a few years, should
begis just punishment. ’

The governor bowed at this, made no com-
ment, and turned to Captain Toriente with the
remark:

“ ow, senor, I will hear your story; but as
Senor Camblas and Lieutenant Garcia were

' also on board the yacht, I will trouble you,
Senor Concha, to send at once for them.”
‘. The captain arose and obeyed, while Captain

Toriente told his story from his point of obser-
-' Nation.

Still the governor made no comment, and led
the conversation to other topics until the ar-
, rival of Senor Camblas and the lieutenant, both
 of whom had been readin found.

I , “ My dear Senor Camblas I am sorry to

I trouble you, but this affair n which this al-

leged youmg pirate has taken so conspicuous a
part, causes me to desire to hear the story of
'the chase and capture from every standpoint,
; andsoI ask to learn what you have to say?”
,, said Don Quixote, after his congratulating Senor
Camblas upon his esca from death.
\. ' Senor Camblas told is version, and there was
’ “a striking similarit in all he said to what had
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net, an at last turned to Lieutenant
, rcia.

' Havin heard the latter’s views, the governor
said in s suave way:

“I thank ou, senors, and now I can arrive

at unconclusion so as to take action in the mat-

.i “ I would like to offer a request for mercy

, Eccellenza, for the young pirate, with a request

= . that his life be spared, but im risonment for a

‘ time be his punishment,” said nor Camblas.

V Don Quixote bowed, and remarked:

 f‘ Your su gestion is worthy of consideration

, Senor Camb , in that Major Rovalez has just

made the same request.

, “ There is in fact, a remarkable unanimity of

, eeling between the gallant major and yourself

this aflair.”

Captain Concha thought he detected sarcasm

in the governor‘s words; but Senor Camblas did

not apgear to notice it, when the face of the

, ma“ ushed slightly.

 h after all took their leave and the gover-

., ‘nor was left alone.

But ugliy for a short while, as a servant ap-
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“ o are they?"
I, “ .know not, Eccellenza, for they gave no
names and are closely vailed beyond recog-
nition,” answered the servant.

9‘ Admit, them,” was the reply, and then en-
 two ladies, who were certainly, as the ser—
, rant had said, vailed beyond recognition.

  

 

- (/ CHAPTER LIII.
a woxan’s PLIADING.

“ Snows Camus, how can I serve you?"
., 3 ch was the salutation of Don Quixote, as he
v ad ced toward the two vailed visitors to the

0.
“You r me then?” and Valita threw

,Mck her va

~ “. othixag could di the fair form of
 amblas, an if I mistake not the
rite Glarcia is your companion?” was the

t re y. .
Viv/“Yes Elicel‘lensa, we are both discovered.”
«was Ysbe] Garcia’s reply, as she too threw back
.  “Perhaps I can ‘also tell the secret of your
 visit to me?” said Don Quixote with a smile.

“ It is upon an errand that I once called be-
.. . ‘. e, to see you upon, Eccellenza remarked
Mi, alita.
' ‘ ‘f'l‘he release of Senor Rebello?”
l' “Yes, senor. and we came because we feel
‘ that injustice will be done him if you heed not
rfwhat is said to yo by, I regret tosay, my father
- nd Major Roval z, who certainly mean him
,_ . harm,” said Valita.
. “It have heard their stories, senorita, of the
“So soon?” .
. “Yes, and also what 03mins Concha and
Monte, and Lieutenant arcia havo had to

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stand and hence cannot explain.”

“ Well, Senorita Camblas, let me know what
occurred as you saw it. ”

“ From the meeting?”

H Yes. i?

Valita Camblas at once began her sto .

Not a thing that had occurred escaped er, not
a word was left unsaid that could aid Angelo
Rebello’s cause, not a word too much did she
utter.

The governor did not interru t her.

He Simply listened with the eepest attention.

“ And now, Senorita Garcia?”

In her low-voiced, innocent way Ysbel Garcia
told her story to the end; but what impression
either of them made upon the governor, neither
could tell from his face.

“ It is well, senoritas, to hear both sides of a
story; in fact, sometimes there are more than
two sides, as in this case, for I have heard the
report of my officers, your father, Senorita
Camblas, and the major and lieutenant, who
were upon the yacht.

“ I have also had the leasure of listening to
the occurrences from a eminine standpoint.

“Now there is one other to hear.”

“And that other, Eccellenza?”

“The story of Senor Rebello."

“ He would offer no explanation when ques-
tioned, Captain Concha said."

“ So I learned."

“ And I fear he will offer none to you, Eccel-
lenza.”

“ Doubtless, if he has so made up his mind.”

“ I fear he has. ”

“Then how do you account, Senorita Cam-
blas, for his having an armed craft a crew of
thirt men, and lying under bare ice at ni ht
of! t e coast, when he comman s, as is sai , a
trading craft, and had a good breeze to be going
upon his way, while there is not a bit of cargo
in the hold of his vessel?”

“ Ah, Eccellenza, I do not know how to ac.
count for it,” said Valita.

“Nor on, Senorita Garcia ’

“ No, ccellenza.”

“ You must admit that it seems mysterious?”

“ It does.”

“He had, but a short while before been re-
leased by me, and is found under circumstances
that shake even your faith in him, Senorita
Camblas.”

“I admit it, senor, and yet I would beg of
you mercy for him.

“ If he be, as my father and Major Rovalez
vow that he is. and others fear, a pirate, he
certainl risked his life to save us from the

oon ates.

‘ And a sin he not only risked his life, but
suffered a oss of half his crew to rescue us
from that fiend in human form, Nunez Mora,
and his mutineers.

“ Had his vessel not had that crew on board
be they pirates or honest seamen, he could not
have saved us. .

“ Had they not been armed it would be mad-
ness for him to attack the mutineers.

“But. Eccellenra having done so, I beg of
you rdon for him. ’

“ nd what of the mutineers, senorita?”

“ Their chief confessed them as irates, and
they proved What they ware in ai in to seize
the yacht; but they are in your ban s, Eccel-
lenza."

“For punishment?”

“ Or rdon as you deem best, Eccellenza.”

“The r chief was slain by the young sailor,
Rebello?”

“ Yes, senor, so a seaman said, though Senor
Rehello had modestly told us that he fell in
action."

“ He avenged then the insult of this man

upoyou?”

:‘Aeli  1 th lledira

‘nyou onorisaegpte
Senorita Camblasi” ’

" I plead for it with all my heart, Senor
Eccellenzai”

“ And you, Senorita Garcia?”

“I urge my prayers with Valita, Eccel-
lenza.”

“ And our mother, Senorita Camblas?”

“ Won (1 urge pardon also of Senor Rebello,
Ecoellenza.”

The governor was silent a moment.

Then he arose and paced the room, his handt
behind his back.

With anxious hearts the two maidens watch-
ed him, and at last he turned and said:

“ Suppose I pardon this man, Senorita
Camblas, will you guarantee his honesty in the
future?”

“ I will do so, Senor Eccellenza, to save him,”

was the frank nse.
” You believe at he will be an honorable
man then?”

b ‘; chellenza, iI “(11mm believe him to be what
e s c urged w ng.

“ A pirate?”

“ Yes, senor.

“ Senorita Camblas, I will give you a release
for this young man and his vessel.

“Take it to him yourself, thou h of course

on will haveto first see Captain orients on

my vessel.

.i' {

“Give the release to Senor Rebello, and tell
him that you asked it for him.

“Tell him to put to sea with his crew, and
that the governor, as you do, expects him to
persevere 1n the honorable (18188? he has entered
u n.”

p“)Ah, Excellenza! you believe him honorable
then?”

“ It certainly is an honorable career to rescue
you as he did,” was the somewhat evasive

re 1 .

agenor Eccellenza, I thank you, and may
Heaven bless you,” and Valita grasped the
governor’s hand, while tears filled her beautiful
e es.

y“ Do you fear to go with this release to Re-
belle?”

“Indeed no, senor, for he risked life tosave‘
us. Why should we care what would be said
if we carryto him his release from ironsan
im risonment?” was the spirited reply.

on Quixote smiled an said:

“ You are a remarkable woman, Senorita-
Camblas.”

Then be seated himself at his table and wrote
out the release for Angelo Rebello, his vessel
and crew.

Touching a bell a servant a )pcared.

“ Is Lieutenant Garcia on uty?”

“Ca tain Concha is. Eccellenza.”

“ As him to come here.”

In obedience, Ca tain Concha entered the
room and he seem surprised to seeValita and
Ysbe there.

But the governor said:

“ Captain Concha, I have
Camblasa release here for
vessel and crew.”

“Thank you, Eccellenza,
estly said the young oflicer. while Don Quixote
continued:

“ The senorita will carry this release herself,
so kindly escort her and Senorita Garcia on
board the goleta and send for Toriente to come
there.

“Yes, Eccellenza,” and with smiling faces
the three left the presence of the ca tam-general,
for Cristobel Concha had in min the sorrow it
would give the beautiful sister and lovely
mother of Angelo Rebello did harm come to
him, and his name be branded with infamy as a
pirate.

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CHAPTER LIV.

sans.

ON board of the goleta the young captain and
his two fair companions went in a government
barge, while word was sent to the Sea Pearl for
Ca tain Toriente to join them there.

aptain Toriente had not done, as Major
Rovalez asked, put Angelo Rebello in the hold
of his vessel, but instead had him confined in
the cabin, though he was chained to a ringbolt
in the floor.

There the three visitors were ushered, by the
officer in charge of the goleta, who knew that
the word of Captain Concha, as the governor’s
aide, was law.

Angelo Rebello arose at their entrance.

He seemed almost indiflerent to his (position
but bent low before the young ladies an saluted
Ca tain Concha. ‘

alita stepped forward and held out her
hand while 3 e said: '

“ We have come to see you, Senor Rebello, to
bring you ood news, for we but now left the
Palacio an I have the order for your release.”

“ You are most kind, Senorita Camblas, and I
thank you, as I also do the governor. .

"But the release does not include me alone?"

“ No, your vessel and crew as well.”

“ I am glad of that.” v

“We as ed for a pardon for you, Senor
hello but the governor gave the release instead,”
said she] Garcia.

“ A pardon, senorita, would imply that I had
committed some known crime, whereasI ve
only circumstantial evidence condemns me as a
pirate ” said Rebello, and Captain Concha
remar ed earnestly:

“A point well taken, Senor Rebello- but here
comes Captain Toriente, and you will atonee
be released.”

Captain Toriente was surprised his face
showed it, at seeing who it was in the cabin of
the rgoleta, but he was also pleased when he
hea the reason for their coming, and hastily
ordered the Srisoners all freed from their irons,
while he sai : .

“ Senor Rebello, I congratulate you, for be
you even as suspicion points on out to be, I
would urge our freedom sure y on account of
your magni cent courage.”

“ I thank you, Captain Toriente,” was the

only reply.
alita felt disa pointed, for she had hoped
that Angelo Rebel 0 Would make some explana-
tion to clear up the mystery of his conduct
would account in some way or the arms and
men on his vessel, and her position as found by
the Sea‘ Pearl.
But he remained silent, and she said: .
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you, Captain Concha, present to him my appre-
ciation of his kindness?”

“ I will certainly do so, Senor Rebello.”

“ Now, Captain Toriente, am I at liberty?”

“ Yes, senor.”

“ And my vessel and crew ?”

“Are under your orders, Senor Rebello.”

“Again I thank you, Senorita Camblas, and
all of you.”

It seemed that he was anxious to be off, and
the visitors bade him farewell and left the
goleta. I

As they reached the shore they saw the swift
vessel sailing swiftly out of the harbor, the Cas-
tle El Moro having been s‘ignaled from the Sea
Pearl to let her pass, and alita said, in an al-
most dejected tone:

“ Not a word of explanation did he offer.

“I had hoped that he could clear himself of
the charge upon him."

Then she entered her volanle and drove out to
the Villa Eden Plantation, Ysbel Garcia accom—
panying her as her guest.

And on her way sped the goleta, shaping her
course t0ward Cardenas.

Upon her arrival at home, Valita made known
to her mother just what she and Ysbel had
done, but not a word was said to Senor Camblas
upon the subject.

The Senora Camblas was as delighted as she
ever allowed herself to be upon any matter out-
side of her personal enjoyments, and so ex-
pressed herself, while she added:

“ I hope, after this second lesson he has re-
ceived, the handsome young pirate will try and
lead an honest life.”

It was two days before Senor Camblas heard
the news, and then he got it from Major Ro—
valez, who sent a special courier out with a note
which told him:

“That young pirate has been pardoned. and went
to sea two days ago.
" Come in at once to see me.”

Senor Camblas ordered his carriage and drove
With all haste to the city, gritting his teeth with
rage that the son of the man who had been his
rival in the long ago, and whom he had been
terribly revenged upon should escape after all
through the mercy of the governor-general, an
with no punishment whatever visited upon him
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CHAPTER LV. \\
A run or rnorrnas. ‘

SENOR Cannnas found Major Ramel Rovalez
pacing his room like a caged tiger.

“ Did you get my letter?” he eagerly asked.

“ It is why I came.”

“ Then you know that the governor has set
that acoursed pirate free?”

“ Yes, but when?"

“Two days ago: but I have not felt well and
keeping to my rooms only heard it this morning.”

“But why did he set him free!”

“ Because your lovely daughter asked it.”

“ Caramba!”

“ It is true.”

“ She said nothin to me about it.”

“ That ma be; ut she went, with Senorita
Garcia, to ca 1 at the Palacio the very afternoon
of our arrival. .

“ The governor heard her story, and set him

“ I certainly hoped that he would imprison
him as we wished. ’
“ So did I, but a pretty face won him over.”
“ And upon what grounds did he let him go i”
“ I do not kn0w, otherthan that he captured
the yacht from the mutineers.” \
“ And his crew?”
“ He also released.”
“And his vessel?”
“ He sailed in it the verv day of our arrival.”
“ Then I cannot buy it
“ It seems not.”
, “ Did he carry his guns?"
“ Yes, went out, just as he came in.”
“ And is at his old piratical work again are
this?”
“ Doubtless.”
” Can we do nothing?”
“ In what respect?”
“ Carambal to bang him?”
“ I only wish that we could.”
“ We mi ht try again, for if you do not, he
will run 0 with your daughter as surely as he
“gaping, biasf ’l h led
nor m air ow .
“ It would not soun very well to have it said
that thefair Senorita Camblas ran oi! With a
irate.”
“ Maldito I no!”
. “ It will surely be.”
“What can be done?"
“ You hinted to meonce that you had another,
trap to ring upon him once he was innprison.
‘ HalsI have: but he is not in priao’n.
“ Can we not get him there again?”
“ Howl”
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“ Let me kno it.”

“ You have eard of an American naval
officer, who, many years ago, was executed as a
cons iratori”

“ 1m, yesl his name was Kirkwood, I be-

“Yes.”

“And he was called the Sea Insurgent?”

“ That is the man.”

“ Well?”

“ This Rebello is his son I”

The major sprung to his feet.

“ Do you mean it?”

it I do.”

“Prove this, and I will be governor-general
before six months, and the Senorita Camblas
will be my wife in half that time.”

“ He is the son of Kirkwood, the Sea Insur-
gent, and his mother took her own name after
the execution of her husband.

“ His name was An elo Kirkwood, and the
boy’s name is Angelo bello, the latter being
his mother’s name. ’

“ Do you know this?”

H I do.”

“ Did you ever see this Sea Insurgent?”

“ I fought a duello with him.”

“ Maldito I you should know him then.”

“ Ver well, for he married the woman to
whom was engaged.”

“ You have cause to hate him then?”

“ Ah, yes, for he saved my life and hers from
a burnin vessel.

“ She ell in love with him, set me adrift, and
became his wife.

“ But I ot in revenge.”

“ I am g ad 0 that!”

“ Yet I am still revengeful.”

“ I don’t Wonder, senor!”

“ It was said that he was a conspirator; but
the arms and munitions of war found in his
vessel, for he was master of a trader, I had put
there, as I did papers also, to condemn him.”

“Then he was innocent?”

“Yes. so we understand each other, and I do
not mind telling you, as I know your plot to
take the life of the governor-general and thus
hasten your appointment in his place.”

The major wmced, but said:

“ Go on, senor, with the story of the Sea In—
sur ent.”

“ set myself to be avenged, and s1 ruined old
Rebello financially, ot a mortgage upon his
estates, and he blew h brains out.

“ His daughter and son-in-law, the Sea In-
surgent, went to live on the coast. and Kirk
wood became, as I told you, master of a coast
trader.

I s'g‘hen I saw my chance to destroy him, and
l .
“ I sought his widow,

where she went to live,
in. New

rleans, and asked her to become my

e.
“ She scorned me, yes, and would have shot
me, had I not retreated, and threatened her
with death if I ever crossed her path again.
“ I came back to Cuba and married the
Senorita Camblas; but I am still revengeful,
and the old game can he played again.”
“ I believe if the governor knew that the
young pirate was the son of the Sea Insurgent
and it was hinted that he was landing arms and
men ugon the Cuban coast, to wrest the island
from pain, this would account for the 8
he had on board, and large force, and so algaurlrln
Don Quixote that he would at once send a ves-
sel-of-war after him.”
“ Let us it then.”
“I am wil ng.”
“62pm you pretend to get information that
a v , answering the description of the golcta,
was seen oi! the coast, say to-night, and land-
ing men?"

‘The very thing: ‘ v

“ And I will bri my overseer on my coast
plantation to come to me with a report that the
goleta ran in there and landed some men by
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hour ten days hence, and make your report
while 1 will make it convenient to get there a
the same time and make mine.”

“ I will not fail.”

“ Nor I.”

And the two plotters gnarl to out their
plan to ruin Angelo Re llo, the SeaInsurgent‘s
son, whom Senor Camblas was d with
ih'evengeful steps as he had ‘his fa er fore

in.

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CHAPTER LVI.
CONCLUSION.

Baa-ran in his luxurious uarters the gov-
ernor-general was reading a (letter which a ser-
ngtt] had brought in, to be given alone into his

3. ‘

The letter read:

“ I have infarinatlon from a reliabl
havehon watch. tl'ilat two persons wiflswaggmtd
me your enza's resence about th. lam
time this afternoon. betwegn the hours of flze and

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“ Their reports will be about the same. only pre-
tending to emanate from different sources.

“Their motive is to destroy Senor Angelo Rebello.
one fearing him as a rival for my hand, the other
to visit a revenge upon him for a hatred felt for his
father.

“ 1 am at the command of your Eccellenza, should
you desire more information and proof of what I
now write you.

“ With esteem,

“ Your Eccellenza‘s
“ Obedieut servant.

“ Vim-rs Cauaus.”

“Don Quixote read this letter over several
times and then muttered:

“,The' plot thickens, and more deeply interests
me.

Just then a servant entered to announce a
visitor, who was admitted and greeted most cor-
dially by the governor.

For some time the two chatted pleasantly to-
gether, and a second visitor was announced.

“ Senor, 'ust ste into this room and await
my leisure, ’ said t e governor.

And he led his visitor into an adjoining room,
and then his other caller was admitted:

“ Major Rovalez, you are welcome.

“ You have been much of a stranger of late.” 

“ Yes, Eccellenza, I have been on a task that
I wished to make sure of the truth of before
coming to you with a report.”

“ And your coming proves that you have got- ‘

ten at the truth of the matter, whatever it is!”

“Yes, senor.” ,

“ And what is it, Major Rovalez?”

“Senor, there is a secret insurrection on
foot.”

The governor started, and asked sternly:

“ How know you this?” .

“ Word was brought me from the coast, senor,
that caused me to at once investigate if it was
true or false. .

“ The story went thata small vessel, ending
a vast amount of canvas, had been seensgtrwering
of! the coast near Matanzas, at night, and fur-

thermore, after midnight, had run in and made

a landing.”
“ This ooks suspicious, Major Rovalea.”

“ So I thought, senor, and I set a man to watch,

and his report was that a vessel answering the:

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description did come in seven nights ago and. ‘

make such a landing.”

“ Did he say what was landed?”

“Arms, be supposed
pack-homes and sent oil;
men landed with them.

“ This is startling tidings you bring, Major;
Rovalez.”

“ I went to the scene myself, senor, and saw.
indications of a landing there, and, as the vessel-_
was reported oi! the coast again, I decided to at}.
once come to on.” .

“ You sh d have done so sooner,
valez. v

“ But describe the vessel fully.” .

“ A goleta, carry‘ very large canvas, that
was new, and lying ow in the water, while it

which were placed on. 1
while as manyas thirty ,

Major Bo; .

was thought that she carried two pivot guns,” ‘ ' '

“Wh this answers the dexnption of th'a'
craft 0 that
thought him.” ‘
i :lt does indeed, Eccellenza, now I thinkot
t. .

“Do you think that he can be'up tosoms
con iracyi” . .
“ t may be, Eccellenza, instead of being!
pirate, as was supposed.” _
Just then a servant announced: '
“ Senor Camblas.”

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“ Admit him.” 3 . 

“ I will retire, Eccellenza.” '. ‘
“ 130, it can be nothing private, so keep your,
seat. '

and nervous.

He ted the governor, shook hands with
Major valez whom he asked if‘he hadbeen
out to Villa Eden to see his family, as he had

bison some days upon his lower coast
ous.

The major had been to Villa Eden the day
fore. and all were well.

Then Senor Camblas informed the Exam"
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that he had, unpleasant news for
deemed it his dut

often worse than the reality.”

young pirate, Rebello, as you .

Senor Camblas came in, looking a mas  '

plant»;

toat oncemake itlmown“ s
“ Out with it, I or Camblss, for suspen‘ is!”

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“ Well, Ecoellenza, i think there is.an upris- ‘

ing of the Cubans afoot.”

 

my dear Senor Cambias, how  «-

“ Wh ,
markabIa for Major Revalez has just brought

me about the same information.” \ 

The Senor Camhlas looked surprised. ‘ ' v '
“ all me, senor, what you have discovered!"
continued the governor-general. ‘
“I have, as

said, been several days upon my

lower plantation, Eccellenza, and my oversees" "

a most reliable man, gave me to understand
that a strange vessel was seen hovering OR the
coast by day, and only last night made a km-

in .”
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“Yes, he said that she was a goleta lyin
low in the water. very sharp fore and aft, an
carried a vast spread of canvas.”

“That answers the description of your vessel,
major.”

“ It does, senor.”

“ And what was done with these men and
goods landed, Senor Camblas?”

“ My overseer said that they were taken off
to the mountains, he thought, by pack-mules
brought down for them, as by an understand-
ing with those on the vessel.”

“ This looks like an insurrectionary move-
ment surely."

“It does Eccellenza.”

“And the vessel fits the craft of that young
Rebello?”

“ So I thought, Senor Eccellenza, et cared
not to say so as you seemed not to be ieve evil
of the young man."

“DO you think he can be secretly an Insur-
gent and not a pirate?”

“ is father was before him, Senor Eccel-
lenza.”

Don Quixote started to his feet.

“ Can this be true?"

“ Yes, senor.”

“ How know you this, Senor Camblas?”

“ His ,father was the American naval officer,
who married the beautiful Senorita. Rebello,
and he became involved in an insurrectionary
movement, won the name of the Sea Insur ent
and was executed by the captainogeneral, a ong
with twenty others who had raised the flag of
revolt a ainst Spain, in Cuba. ”

“ An you are sure that this is the son of the
Sea Insurgent?” ‘

“ I know him to be. senor.”

“ Then you think that the boy is followingjn
his father’s footsteps, senor?” ;,

“ Without doubt. Eccellenza.”

“ And if I had him in my power, I should
ban him, on think?”

“ t won d be safe to do so.”

" And your opinion, Major Rovalez?”

“ The same, ECCellenza, and I only regret
your good heart permitted him to escape.”

“ I' have him again in m power, senors.”

The two plotters look surprised, and step-

ng to the door of the inner room Don Quixote

rew it open and called out:

“ Senor, come here i”

It was Angelo Rebello who came forth, and

' he was dressed in his handsome sailor suit.

Both the planter and the soldier were amazed,
and looked at each other. then at the governor
for an explanation, while Rebello, taking no
notice whatever of their resence, said:

“ You wish to see me, Ecceuenzai”

“ Yes, I wish to say to these gentlemen a few
words in our presence.

“I desire to say that after your formerre-
lease, on came to me here and 1d me that you
were son of the Sea Insurgent, who had been

. executed for a crime which he was guiltless of,

i   fining me for proof the Word ofapriest who

' 'lthat you gave me to understand that

  acrew to aid you.

received the dying confession of a man who
had had the arms placed on your father's olafa
and thepa that condemned him, being ri
to do so y one whom you did not know, nor
would the padre make known to you.

“ I wish to tell you before these gentlemen
ou could
root out the band known as Lagoon rates, if I
would allow you to secretly arm your vessel,

you did, and you were lyin
for pirates, off-shore when the Sea
upon you in the dar see.
“I wish to say that

in wait
earl ran

on have hunted these

L" ' pirates out, captured ther retreat and booty

turned over to me a score of prisoners. an

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service.

“ I would further state. Senor Rebello, in re-
t services rendered
me, I have given orders to Captain Toriente to
cruiser to guard the coast,
andyourprettycratistobechan into my
yacht, with you as her comm er, with the
rank of lieutenant.

“ Now, senors, having shown “you how your
uponyou [will t LI 0 cirblthftflifin
_ , say 0 a r Ya oz a s
orders to proceed to Spai:
he may state that
u special service, while you, Senor
.will rotect from public knowledge
of your crime, or so I will call it, on account
of your noble daughter, but be assured that my
upon you as a dangerous'man.

“ Senor Revalez and Gambian, adios.”
The ernor bowed coldl , and the two men,
and deeply c ed, his

presence.
“New, Senor Rebello, rmit me to say to
x, that your duties l nmat once,:ing
prise-money, rom your p ra booty t
the sum offered by the Spanish Government,
enable you to bring your mother and sister
vana. where you can locate them more
plepsantly than where they now are."
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Rebello. for do not forget that I condemned you

as an innocent man, and very. nearly executed

you as such, urged on by Royalez and Cam-
las.

“ NO, I wish to make amends, and 1 will feel
that I have done so by getting the major out of
your way as a rival, and if you do not win and
wed that beautiful girl, Valita Camblas, why
I’ll marry her myself.

“ N ow Senor Rebello, Major Concha, for I
have )romoted him to the rank held by Rovalez,
will instruct you in your duties as an Officer of
Spain, and commander of the governor-gen»
erals’ armed yacht.”

With a heart full of joy Angelo Rebello left
the resence of the governor-general, for the
cloud; that had I overed over his life seemed to
have drifted away forever.

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BY “'ILLIAM R. EYS'I‘ER.

145 Pistol Pards; or, The Silent Sport from Cinnabar.

160 Soft Hand, Sharp; or, The Man with the Sand.

182 Hands Up; or, The Knights of the Canyon.

192 The Lightning Sport.

214 The Two Cool Sports; or, Gcrtie oi the Gulch.

229 Captain Cutsieeve; or, The Little Sport.

268 Magic Mike, the Man of Frills.

800 A Sport in Spectacles; or, The Bad Time at
Bunco.

833 Derringer Dick, the Man with the Drop.

844 Double Shot Dave of the Left Hand.

356 Tbr~ e Handsome Sports; or, The Double Com-
bination.

875 Royal George, the Three in One.

396 The Piper Detective.

402 Snapshot Sam; or. The Angels‘ Fiat Racket.

429 Hair Trigger Tom of Red Bend.

BY CAPTAIN MAYNE REID.
8 The Headless Horseman; A Strange Story of
Texas.
12 The Death-Shot; or, Tracked to Death.
55 The Scalp Hunters. A Romance of the Plains.
66 The Specter Bnrque. A Tale of the Pacific.
74 The Captain of the Rifles; or, The Queen of the
Lakes ,
$0 The Rifle Rangers; or. Adventures in Mexico.
218 The White Chief. A Romance of Northern Mex-
me.
213 The War Trail; 01', The Hunt of the Wild Horse.
21% The Wild Huntress; or, The Squatter's Ven-
geance.
as The Maroon. A Tale of Voodoo and Obeah.
284 The Hunter‘s Feast.
267 The White Squaw.

BY CAPT. FRED. WHITTAKEB.

39 The Russian Spy; or, The Starry Cross Brothers.
65 The Red Rajah; or, The Scourge of the Indies.
69 The Irish Captain. A Tale of Fontenoy.
96 Double Death; or, The Spy of Wyoming.
98 The Rock Rider; or, The Spirit of the Sierra.
108 The Duke of Diamonds. ,
115 The Severed Head; or, The Secret of Castle
Coucy.
132 Nemo, King of the Tramps.
159 Red Rudiger, the Archer.
174 The Phantom Knights.
187 The Death’s Head Culrassiers.
193 The Man in Red.
206 One Eye, the Cannoneer.
211 Colonel Plunger; or, The Unknown Sport.
215 Parson Jim, King of the Cowboys.
226 The Mad Hussars; or, The 0‘s and the Mac‘s.
280 The Fivinz Dutchman of 1880.
942 The Fog Devil; or, The Skipper of the Flash.
247 Alligator Ike; or, The Secret of the Everglade.

953 A Yankee Cossack; or,The Queen of the Nihilists.

865 Old Double-Sword; or, Pilots and Pirates.
272 Seth Slocum, Railroad Surveyor.
977 The Saucy Jane, Privateer.
284 The Three Frigates; or. Old Ironsides’ Revenge.
£90 The Lost Corvette; or, Blakeley‘s mt Cniise.
295 Old Cross-Eye, the Maverick-Hunter.
808 Top-Notch Tom, the Cowboy Outlaw.
810 The Marshal of Satanstown; or, The cattle-
Liftors‘ League.
8% The Whitest Man in the Mines.
878 John Armstrong, Mechanic.
406 Old Pop Hicks, Showman.
419 Larry Locke, the Man of Iron.
445 Journeyman John. the Champion.
BY NEWTON M. CURTISS.
120 The Texan Spy; or, The Prairie Guide.
*4 Giant Jake, the Patrol of the Mountain.
HY JACKSON KNOX—“Old Hawk.”
‘83 Hawk Heron. the Falcon Detective.
494 Hawk Heron’s Deputy.
444' The ic Detective; or, The Hidden Hand.
451 Griploc , the Rocket Letectlve.
HY PERCY B. 81‘. JOHN.

57 The Silent Hunter.
I The Big Hunter; or. The Queen 0! the Woods.

 

BY CAPTAIN MARK WILTON.

176 Lady Jaguar. the Robber Queen.

194 Don Sombrero. the California Road Gent.
232 Cactus J ack, the Giant Guide.

219 The Scorpion Brothers; or. Mad Tom’s Mission.
223 Canyon Dave, the Man of the Mountain.

227 Buckshot Ben, the Man-Hunter of Idaho.
237 Long-Haired Max; or, The Black League.
245 Barranca Bill, the Revolver Champion.

258 Bullet Head, the Colorado Bravo.

263 iron-Armed Abe, the Hunchback Destroyer.
266 Leopard Luke the King of Horse-Thieves.
271 Stonefist, of Big Nugget Bend.

276 Texa i Chick. the Southwest Detective.

235 Lightning Bolt, the Canyon Terror.

291 Horseshoe Hank, the Man of Big Luck.

305 Silver-Plated Sol, the Montana Rover.

811 Heavy Hand: or, The Marked Men.

323 Hotspur Hugh; or, The Banded Brothers.

BY SAM S. HALL—“Buckskin Sam.”

8 Kit Carson, J r., the Crack Shot.
90 Wild Will, the Mad Ranchero.
178 Dark Dashwood, the Desperate.
186 The Black Bravo; or, The Tonkaway’s Triumph.

191 The Terrible Tonkaway; or, Old Rocky and his
Pards.

195 The Lone Star Gambler;
Maid.

199 Diamond Dick, thqDandy from Denver.

204 Big Foot Wallace, the King of the Lariat.

212 The Brazos Tigers; or. The Minute Men.

217 The Serpent of El Paso; or. Frontier Frank.
221 Desperate Duke, the Guadeloupe “ Galoot.‘

235 Rocky Mountain A1; or, The Wait of the Range.
239 The Terrible Trio; or, The Angel of the Army.
244 Merciless Mart. the Man Tiger of Missouri.

950 The Rough Riders: or. Sharp Eye the Scourge.
256 Double Dan the Dastard; or, The Pirates.

5154 The Crooked Three.

m The Bayou Bravo; or, The Terrible Trail.

278 Mountain Mose. the Gorge Outlaw.

282 The Merciless Marauders; or, Carl‘s Revenge.
287 Dandy Dave and his Horse, White Stocking.

293 Stitmpede Steve; or, The Doom 0! the Double
ace.

301 Bowlder Bill; or, The Man from Taos.

W9 Raybold, the Rattling Ranger.

322 The Crimson Coyotes; or Nita the Nemesis.
328 King Kent; or, The Bandits of the Essen.
8453 Blanca Bill. the Mustang Monarch.

858 The Prince of Pan Out. .

871 Gold Buttons; or. The Up Range Pards.

or, The Magnolias

BY nu. J. is. ROBINSON.
18 Pathaway; or, Nick Whiflles. the old Nor‘west
Trapper.
17 Nightshade; or. The Robber Prince.
8 Whitehw; or, Nattie o! the Lake Shore.

37 lel, the Hunchback; or, The Santos Sword-
maker.

58 Silver Knife: or. The Rocky Mountain Ranger.
70 Hydrabad. the Strangler.

78 The Kni hts of the Red Cross; or, The Granada
Magic an.

168 Ben Brion; or, Redpath, the Avenger.

BY FRANCIS JOHNSON.
25 The Gold Guide; or, Steel Arm, Regulator.
so The Death Track; or, The Mountain Outlaws.
128 Alapaha the Squaw; or, The Border Renegades.

134 Assowaum the Avenger; or, The Doom 0! the
royer.

185 The Bush Ranger: or. The Halt-Breed Rajah.
185 The Outlaw Hunter; or, The Bush Ranger.
1M The Border Bandit; or, The Horse Thief’s Trail.

BY GEORGE ST. GEORGE.

M Duncan, the Sea Diver.
417 Tucson Tom; or, The Fire Trailers.

HY C. DUNNING CLARK.
164 The King‘s Fool.
183 Gilbert the Guide.

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BY COL. THOMAS H. MONSTEBYI

82 Iron Wrist, the Swordmaster.

126 The Demon Duelist; or, The League of SteeL
143 The Czar’s Spy; or, The Nihilist League.

150 El Rubio Bravo. King of the Swordsmen.

157 Mourad, the Mameluke; or, The Three Sword-
masters.-

169 Corporal Cannon. the Man of Forty Duels.

236 Champion Sam; or, The Monarchs of the Show.
262 Fighting Tom. the Terror of the Toughs.

332 Spring-Heel Jack; or, The Masked Mystery.

BY ISAAC HAWKS, Ex-Detectlve.
282 Orson Oxx; or, The River Mystery.
240 A Cool Head; or, Orson On: in Peril.
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BY PROF. J. H. INGRAHAM.

113 The Sea Slipper; or, The Freebooters. ‘
118 The Burglar Captain; or. The Fallen Star.
314 Lafitte; or. The Pirate of the Gulf.

316 Lafltte‘s Lieutenant; or, Child of the Sea.

BY GUSTAVE A IMABD.

15 The Tiger Slayer; or. Eagle Heart to them i 

19 Red Cedar. the Prairie Outlaw.

20 The Bandit at Bay; or, The Prairie Pirates.

21 The Trapper‘s Daughter; or, The Outlaw’s Fate.

24 Prairie Flower.

62 Loyal Heart: or. The Trappers of Arkanshs.
149 The Border Rifles. A Tale of the Texan War.
151 The Freebooto-rs. A Story of the Texan War.
153 The White Scalper.

MISCELLANEOUS.

6 Wildcat Bob, the Boss Bruiser. By Edward I...

Wheeler.

9 Handy Andy. By Samuel Lover.

10 Vidocq, the French Police Spy. Written by
himself.

11 Midshipman Easy. By Captain Maryatt.
32 B‘hoys of Yale; or, The Scrapes of Collegians.

60 Wide Awake, the Robber King. By Frank Du-
mont.

68The htin Tra r. B Catsan.F. ‘
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76 The Queen’s Musketeers. By George Albany.
78 The Mysterious Spy. By Arthur M. Grainger. _
102 The Masked Band' or, The Man without a Name.
By George L. Al an.
110 The Silent Riflemsn. By E. W. Herbert.

125 The Blacksmith Outlaw; or, Merrie England.  

By Harrison Ainsworth.
188 Body the Rover. By William Carleton.
140 The Three Spaniards. By Geo. Walker.
144 The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Hugo.
146 The Doctor Detective. By George Lemuel. ‘
152 Captain Ironnerve, the Counterfeiter Chlet.
158 The Doomed Dozen. By Dr. Frank Powell.

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166 Owlet, the Robber Prince. By Septimns‘fi ;-'_ "
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179 Conrad, the Convict. By Prof. Gildersleeve.

 

190 The Three Guardsmen. By Alexander Dumas. , '

261 Black Sam, the Prairie Thunderbolt. By Col.
Jo Yards. -

275 The Smurgler Cutter; or, The Cavern 1n the '
0118. By J. D. Conroy. * ..  '

312 Kinkfoot Kar the Mountain Scourge. I0!"-
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880 Colt, the Quaker Cl Detective. Chades
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850 Fifhcgfilfon, the Society Detective. By Weldon

858 Bart Brennan; or. The King of Straight M

BY John Cuthbert.

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866 The Telegraph Detective. By George Benn “
Morse. ' 

410 Sarah Brown, Detective. By K. F. Hill.
498 Threat] Glim; or,1'hs lslandLune. ByLssu

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., 2 The Dare Devil; or, The Winged Si-a Witch.
w; I g 85 The Cretan Rover; or, Zuieikah the Beautiful.

?' e 89 The Pirate Prince; or. The Queen of the Isle.

z 94 Freelance. the Buccaneer.

108 Merle, the Mutines-r; or. The Red Anchor Brand.
, 104 Montezuma. the Merciless.

.; , . 109 Captain Kyd. the King of the Black Flag.

4;, 116 Black Plume; or. The Sorceress of Hell Gate.

‘ ‘y 121 The Sea Cadet; or, The Rover of the Rigoletts.

‘ - x 128 The Chevalier Corsair; or. The Heritage.
7, ' I 131 Buckskin Sam. the Texas Trailer.

" r. 184 Darkéy Dan, the Colored Detective.

" 5': 189 Fire e; or. The, Bride. of a Buccaneer.

 . 147 Gold pur. the Gentleman from Texas.
it: ' l 155 The Corsair Queen: or, The Gypsies of the Sea.

a; - 162 The Mad Mariner; or. Dishonored and Disowned
‘ 168 Wild Bill. the Pistol Dead Shot. /
l 172 Black Pirate; or The Golden Fetters Mystery.
‘ 177 Don Diablo, the Planter-Corsair.
181 The Scarlet Schooner; or. The Sea Nemesis.
 184 The Ocean Vain ire; or. The Castle Heiress.

g‘i . 189 Wild Bill's Gold rail; or. The Desperate Dozen.

1. fl 1% The Skeleton Schooner; or. The Skimmer.
‘.-. 2% The Gambler First»; or. Lady of the Lagoon.
'1 210 Buccaneer Bess. the Lioness of the Sea.

216 The Corsair Planter; or, Driven to Doom.
250 The Specter Yacht; or, A Brother‘s Crime.
224 Black Beard, the Buccaneer.

$1 The Kid Glove Miner; or The Magic Doctor.
235 Red Li htning the Man oi Chance.

1 246 ?ueen also, the Amazon of the Overland.

. 255 ' he Pirate Priest; or, The Gambler’s Da hter.

 259 C tlass and Cross‘ or. the Ghouls of the a.
2%! T eSea Owl; or, The Lady Ca tain of the Gulf.
., 807 The Phantom Pirate; or, The ater Wolves.
3* 318 The Indian Buccaneer; or. the Red Rovers.

. 8'35 The Gentleman Pirate; or, The Casoo Hermlts.

1" _—i 329 The League of Three; or. Buff ilo Bill’s Pledge.

‘ 33.3 The. Magic Ship; or. Sandy Hook Freebooters.

841 The SA Des rado.
I 816 Ouean Guer line; or, Phantom Mldshi man.
. 662 Buffalo Bill‘s Grip; or Oath Bounzl to uster.
861 The Sea Fu tive; or, The Que ‘n of the Coast.
869 The. Coast orsair; or, The Siren of the Sea.

. I . 873 Sailor of Fortune; or, The B true at Buccaneer.
",_ g 877 Ail rat and Ashore; or. The Corsa r Cons irator.
i; ’ 888‘ The Giant Buccaneer; or, The Wrecker itch.

898 The Convict Captlan; or. The Battles of the
Buccaneers.
899 The New Monte Cristo. -
418 The Sea fired or, The Fugitive Privateer.
A 425 The Sea Swor ; or. The Ocean Rivals.
480 The Fatal Frigate- or, Rivals in Love and War.
> 435 The One-Armed uccaueer.
. . ’ 446 Ocean Ogre, the Outcast Corsair.

BY OLL COOMES.

. '* ‘ '7 D eath Notch. the Destroyer.
48 D ikota Dan the Reckless Banger.
44 Old Dan Rackhack the Great Extarmlnator.
46 B iwie-Knife Ben, the Nor’wvst Hunter.
48 ldaho Tom the Young Outlaw of Silverland.
51 Red Rob, the Boy Road-A‘gent.
99 The Giant Rifleuian; or. ild Camp Life.
137 Long Beard. the Giant Spy.
148 One-Armed Alf. the Giant Hunter.

BY CAPTAIN HOWARD HOLMES.

278 Hercules Goldspur the Man of the Velvet Hand.
’94 Broadcloth Burt. the Denver Dandy.
«i 391 California Claude. the Lone Bandit..
7 , _ . ' 835 Flash Dan. the Nabob; or. Blades of Bowie Bar.
‘ ' r 340 Cool Cinrad, the Dakota Detective.
= 847 Denver Duke. the Man With " Sand."
_ / 852 The Desperate Dozen.
‘ . , Keen Kennard, the Shasta Shadow.
4 Major Blister, the Sport of Two Cities.
882 The Bonanza Band; or Dread Don of Cool Clan.
. m The Lost Bonanza; or. he Boot of Silent Houni.
.n , 41]) Captain Coldgrip; or. The New York Spotter.
r 40! Captain Coldgrip‘s Nerve“ or Injun Nick.
1‘, 418 Captain Col ri in New or .
. 421 Fa h. r F *rre , t e Frisco Shadow.
. 434 Lucifer Lynx. the Wonder Detective.
441 The Calif irula Sleuth.
~ . 447 Vo!caiio. the Frisco Spy.
/458 Captain Coldgrip’s Long Trail.

V BY ANTHONY P. MORRIS.
5 The Fire Fiends; or, Hercules. Hunchback.
% Azhort. the Axman; or. The Palace Secrets.
1(1) The French Spy; or. The Brine of Paris.
167 The Man of Steel. Tale of Love and Terror.
i" 13 Man S ider; or. The Beautiful S hinx.
Hank Hound the Crescent City etective.
, The Masked M story; or. The Black Crusoe
,, ass Elec'i'o P e. t e Man of Fire.
, son The Bong s of Richmond.
- 5 . 818 Mark Magic. Detective.
~\. .884 The Cipher Detective; or, Mark Maglc‘s New

Trail.
r 848 The Head Hunter; or. Mark Magic in the Mine.
*7 Jack Simona. Detective. I
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~ / i 888 8115:3851. the Detective; or, The Butte City

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, “I an Colonel Double-Edge, the Cattle Baron's Pard.

- 411 The White Crook; or. Old Hark's Fortress.

4% The Old Eveaswn; or; A Man of Honor.
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BY BUFFALO BILL (Hon. W. F. Cody).

52 Death-Trailer. the Chief of Scouts.

S‘i Gold Bullet S rt; or, Knights of the Overland.
243 The Pilgrim . har ; or. The Soldier‘s Sweetheart.
304 Texas Jack. the rairie Rattler.

319 Wild Bill, the Whirlwind of the West.

394 White Beaver, the Exile of the Platte.

397 The Wizard Brothers; or. White B=~aver‘s Trail.
401 One-Ai-iiied Part1; or, Borderland Retribution.
414 Red Renard. the Indian Detective.

BY MAJOR DANGERFIELB BURR.

92 Buffalo Bill, the Buckskin King.

117 Dashing Dandy; or, The Holspur of the. Hills.
142 Ca tain Crimson, the Man of the Iron Face.

156 Ve vet Face, the Border Bravo.

175 Wild Bill‘s 'i‘rump Card; or, The Indian Heiress.
188 The Phantom Maze pa; or, The Hyena. "
445 Hark Kenton, the raitor.

BY JOSEPH E. BADGER, JR.

29 Three-Fingered Jack, the Road-Agent.
30 Gospel George; or, Fier Fred. the Outlaw.
40 Lon -Haired Pards; or, he Tarters of the Plains.
45 Old ull’s-Eye, the Lightning Shot.
47 Pacific Pete, the Prince of the Revolver.
50 Jack Rabbit, the Prairie S rt.
64 Double-Sight, the Death S 0t.
67 The Boy Jockey; or, Honest vs. Crookedness.
71 Captain Cool Blade; or, Miss sslp i Man Shark.
88 Big George; or. The Five Outlaw rothers.
105 Dan Brown of DenVer; or. The Detective.
119 Alabama Joe; or. The Yazoo Man-Hunters.
127 So] Scott, the Masked Miner.
141 Equinox Tom, the liul'y of Red Rock.
154 Joaquin, the Saddle King.
165 Joaquin. the Terrible.
170 Sweet William, the Trapper Detective.
15!) Old ‘49; or. The Amazon of Arizona.
197 Revolver Rob- or, The Belle of Nugget Cam .
201 Pirate of the Pincers; or, Joaquin‘s Death unt.
233 The Old Hoy of Tombstone.
241 S itiire Saul. King of the Bustiers.
219 lephant Tom. 0 Durango.
957 Death 'Il‘grapk Diggings; or. A Hard Man from
’ a ac .
2S3 Sleek Sam, the Devil of the Mines.
2S6 Pistol Johnny; or, One Man in a Thousand.
292 Moke Homer, the Boss Roustabout.
302 Faro Saul, the Handsome Hercules.
317 Frank Lightfoot, the Miner Detective.
824 Old Forked Lightnin". the Solitary.
331 Chispa Charis , the Gold Nugget Sport.
339 S read Eagle in, the HemuleaHlde Hunter.
345 NFasked Mark, the Mounted Detective.
851 Nor‘ West Nick, the Border Detective.
855 Stormy Steve, the Mad Athlete.
360 Jumpinf Jerry. the Gamecock from Sundown.
367 A Roya Flush; or, Dan Brown’s Big Game.
372 Captain Crisp. the Man with a Record.
879 Howling Jonathan, the Terror from Headwaters.
887 Dirk Du . the Ishmael of the Hills.
895 Deadly Aim, the Duke of Derringers.
403 The Nameless Sport; or, The Kilkenny Cats of
’Way-U&
409 Rob Roy rich; or, The Imps of Pan Handle.
416 Monte Jim. the lack Sheefi of Bismarck.
426 Tige Giliost Detective; or. T C Spy of the Secret
crv ce.
439 Laughing Leo; or, Sam‘s Dandy Pard.
418 Oklahoma Nick.
443 A Cool Hand; or. Pistol Johnny’s Picnic.
450 The Rustler Detective.

BY ED‘VARI) WILLETT.

129 Mississippi Mose; or, a Stron Man‘s Sacrifice.
209 Buck Farley, the Bonanza nce.

223 Bill the Blizzard; or. Red Jack’s Crime.

248 Montana Nat the Lion of Last Chance Camp.
274 Flush Fred; i‘hn Mississippi Sport.

289 Flush Fred s Full Hand.

298 L ‘gger Lem; or. Lib in the Pine Woods.

303 Hemlock Hank Tough and True.

815 Flush Fred's Double; or. The Squatters‘ League.
827 Terrapin Dick. the Wild wood Detective.

887 Old Gabe, the Mountain Tramp.

848 Dan Dillon. King of Crosscut.

368 The Canyon King; or. a Price on his Head.

BY NED BUN'I‘LINE.

14 Thayendan . en, the Scourge' or,The War-Eagle.

16 The White izard; or. The Seminole Prophet.

18 The Sea Bandit; or, Trie Queen of the Isle.

21 The Bud Warrior; or. The Comanche Lover.

61 Captain Seawaif. the Privateer.

111 The Smuggler Ca tain' or. The Skipper‘s Crime.
122 Saul Sabberday, t e idiot Sfiv.
270 Andros the Rover: or, The rate’s Daughter.
361 Tombstone Dick. the Train Pilot.

\ Int WILLIAM H. MANNING.

279 The Go‘id Dragoon, or, The California Blood- “
hount . I

297 Colorado Rube, the Strong Arm of Hotspur. }
, 885 Will Dick Turpin the Leadvllle Lion. '
i 405 Old Baldy, the Brigadier of Buck Basin.
‘ 415 Hot Heart. the. Detective S y.
427 The Rivals of Montana Mil
437 Doc Duk -. the Silent Sleuth.
442 Wil West Walt. the Mountain Veteran.

 

449 Blufl Burke, King of the Rocki

 

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53 Silver Sam; or, The Mystery of Deddwood City.
87 Tue Scarlet Captain; or. Prisoner of the Tower.
106 Shamus O’Brien, the Bould Boy of Glingal.

BY PHILIP S. WARNE.

1 A Hard Crowd; or. Gentleman Sam’s Sister.
4 The Kidnap er; or, The Northwest Shanghai.
29 Tiger Dick. aro King; or. The Cashier’s Crime..
54 Always on Hand; or. The Foot-Hills Sport.
80 A Man of Nerve; or. Caliban the Dwarf.
114 The Gentleman from Pike.
171 Tiger Dick. the Man of the Iron Heart.
207 Old Hard Head: or. Whirlwind and his Mare.
251 Tiger Dick vs. iron D.-s ard.
23) Tiger Dick‘s Lone Han .
299 Three of a Kind; or, Tiger Dick. Iron Despard
and the Sportive Sport.
338 Jack Sands, the Boss of the Town.
359 Yellow Jack. the Mesti’zo.
380 Tiger Dick‘s Pledge; or, The Golden Serpent.
401 Silver Sid; or, A “ Daisy " Biuflf.
431 California Kit, the Always on Hand.

BY J. C. COWDRICK.

890 The Giant Cupid: or Cibuta John‘s Jubilee.

422 Blue Grass Burt. the Gold Star Detective.

436 Kentucky Jean the S ort from Yellow Pi .e; or,
Blue-eyed Belle of tended Bow.

452 Rainbow Rob, the Tulip from Texas.

BY GEORGE C. JENKS.

898 Sleepless Eye the Pacific Detective.
432 The Giant Horseman; 0r. Tracking the Red
CmssGang.

BY ALBERT W. AIKEN.

27 The Spotter Detective; or. Girls of New York.

31 The New York Sher ;or, The Flash of Lightning.
33 Ovrrland Kit; or, he ldyl of Whi-e Pine

34 Rocky Mountain Bob. the California Outlaw.

35 Kentuck the Sport: or. Dick Talbot of the Mines-
36 Injun Dick; or. The De ith Shot of Shasta.

88 Velvet Hand; or. In un Dick's Iron Grip.

41 Gold Dan; or. The bite Savage of Salt Lake.
42 The California Detective; or The Witches of NY.
49 The oif Demon; or. The Katiawha Queen.

56 The ndian Mazeppa; or. Madmen of the Plains.
59 The Man from limits; or The Arkansas Outlaw.
63 The Winged Whale; or, T
72 The Phantom Hand; or The 5th Avenue Heiiess.
75 Gentleman Geor e; or. Parlor. Prison and Street.
77 The Fresh of sco; or. The Heiress.

79 Joe Phenix, the Police Spfi.
81 The Human Tiger; or. A eat-t of Fire.

84 Hunted Down: or. The League of Three.

91 The Winnin Oar; or. The Innkeeper’s Daughter.
93 Captain Dic Talbot. King of the Road.

97 Bronze Jack. the California Thoroughbred.

101 The Man from New York.

107 Richard Talbot. of Cinnabar.

112 Joe Phenix. Private Detective.

1330 Captain Volcano: or. The Man of Red Revolver.

161 The Wolves of New Yorlg or. Joe Phenix‘s Hunt.

178 California John. the Pa flc Thoroughbred.

196 La Marmoset, the Detective en.

208 The Double Detective; or.The Midnight Mystery.
252 The Wall Street Blood; or The Teie raph Girl.
820 The Genteel S tier; or. The N. Y N
349 Iron-Hearted ii k the Gentleman, Road-Agent-
354 Red Richard; oi 'i‘iie Crimson Cross Brand.

363 Crowninvshield, the Sleuth; or. Pitiless as Death.
370 The Dusky Detective; or. Pursued to the Enc.
370 Black Beards; 01. The Rio Grande High Horse.
381 The Gyps Gentleman; or Nick Fox, Detective.
384 lnjun Dic , Detective; or. Tracked to New York.
391 Kate Scott. the Decoy Detective.

408 Doc Grip. the Vendetta of Death.

419 The Bat of the Battery' or. J co Phenix. Detective.
424 The Lone Hand; or, T 9 Red River Recreahts.
440 The High Home of the Pacific.

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455 Yank Yellowbird, the Tall Hustler of the Hills.
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456 The Demon Steer. By Leon Lewis.

457 The Sea Insurgent. By Col. P. Ingraham.
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458 Dutch Dan. the Pilgrim from Spitzenberg. By
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459 Mam Sunshine. the Man of Three Lives. Br
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460 Ca tain Coldgrip. the City Sleuth. By Captain 1

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