The Blockade Runner — page 177: what you’re looking at

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178 THE BLOCKADE RUNNER. followed by the death of a human being, but by the taking of a life of but little moment to the world at large his own had been saved. “ We must go on, Jupe,” he said to the giant negro, to whom he now owed lasting friendship. “ There may be more spies in Nassau.” “Dat’s a fact, Massa Bob. We must go on fo’ suah.” : - Near where the two negroes had decided their com- bat was the mouth of a dark ths into which Jupe hastily dragged his foe. When he rejoined Bentham there was an unmis- takable gleam of victory in his eyes. Bentham and his dusky companion now secured quiet lodgings, and as they were worn out for want of sleep they slept nearly all day, and night was falling fast when they once more came out upon the streets. The twain hurried on without speaking, nor paused again until they reached one of the many squares of the city. They found it well lighted and thronged with people, all of whom seemed in a merry mood, for news had been received of an important Confederate victory. A great many Americans appeared everywhere among the crowds, and Bentham was constantly on the lookout. “ Look a leetle ober yer right shoulder, Massa Bob,” suddenly said Jupe, in low tones, that did not reach any other ears than those for which they were spoken. “Take a squint at dat dar man standin’ by de little officer.” Bentham looked in the direction indicated and saw two men—one below the average height, clad in Con. Comichbooksco 3