The Blockade Runner — page 23: what you’re looking at

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2A THE BLOCKADE RUNNER. CHAPTER III. THE FOXHOUND ARRIVES IN PORT. BrenTHAM was a wiry, athletic .young fellow, but Powell was a man of powerful physique, and was more- over actuated by a desperate resolve. _ The passenger went down under the fierce assault, and he felt the skipper grappling for his throat. The young fellow exerted all his strength, and by a quick movement rolled the captain over and straddled him. Then he had his hands full trying to keep his as- sailant under. The struggle continued several moments, with a fearful exertion of muscle and determination on the part of each, but Bentham succeeded in maintaining his advantage. | At last the captain desisted and remained passive. Evidently he was gathering his breath and energies for a fresh attempt to displace his adversary. ‘Why can’t you be sensible, Powell ?’ said Bentham, puffing out the words. “ Don’t you see we’re still under way. Not-a shot has struck us in the last five minutes. If you go on deck [’ll bet you'll find us in the beach channel, running up under the guns of Fort — Caswell.” Powell made no reply. “Look here. I’ve a revolver in my hand now. [If - : COMIC DOOKS =~ —