Penny Dreadfuls, 1896 · page 123 of 263
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Lit THH BLOCKADH RUNNER. Whatever her character, she showed no disposition to veer off to avoid a meeting. Therefore it was settled that she could not be a blockade runner, and must either be a British mail steamer from Nassau or the much-expected Swiftwing, presumably the latter. A few minutes later the Avenger was prepared for action, and subdued excitement pervaded the decks fore and aft. Comicdoo S (S©) 3