The Blockade Runner — page 58: what you’re looking at

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THH BLOCKADE RUNNER. 59 Gilmor held the lantern i ina manner that revealed the thrilling scene. All at once Captain Powers’ blade was twisted from his hand by a dexterous movement which he had not foreseen, and, as the weapon fell at the water’s edge, he realized that he was at Bentham’s mercy. (Juick as a flash his right hand flew to the belt that carried his pistols. “Ts that your game?” cried Bentham. “If it is, by Jove, Pll block it here !” Our hero lunged straight at his rival’s breast, and before an arm could be interposed the bright point of the sword had disappeared. 3 Captain Powers staggered back with a groan, as a figure rushed past Bentham. It was the figure of Jupe. With the fury of a tiger the darky threw himself upon Gilmor, whom he dealt several terrible blows in quick succession, and who fell to the ground when ~ released. “ He war drawin’ his pistol, Massa Bob, an’ I thought I'd hinder *im,” said Jupe, returning to Renihani. with victory in his eyes. “I guess de coast am cl'ar now. Cap’n Powers doesn’t seem to be dead, but he can’t in- terfere any mo’. Shall we try it api ” Bentham stepped once more into the boat, but not without a glance at the two figures lying motionless on the duelling ground. Jupe shoved the boat into the stream, and his strong black arms propelled it rapidly from the spot. It was a dangerous journey, for the picket boats of Cape Fear River were always on thealert; but fortune favored our young hero. Comicdoo S (©) 5}