The Blockade Runner — page 64: what you’re looking at

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THH BLOCKADE RUNNER. 65 “With the burning of that commission has expired my love for my only sister’s child!” said Mowbray, whirling upon Gilmor. “ He shall never darken my door again. When I learn what vessel he serves on, I will send to sea an avenger that shall rid the Confed- eracy of at least one foe. I swear to do this, Gilmor, if it takes every dollar of my wealth !” Mowbray’s clinched hand came down heavily upon the lid of the desk, shaking up everything on the in- side, and causing Gilmor to recoul. “ He shall be hunted continually from wave to wave —from port to port, until the chase has ended !” con- tinued the Southerner. “ My vengeance shall be no child’s play, Gilmor! At the end of the year there shall not run through the veins of any Yankee officer a drop of Mowbray blood !” “ Dick Powers will pay his respects to him, you may be sure of that, colonel,” said Gilmor. “ As TI shall sail in the Swiftwing, I will be in at the death.” “Of course—of course; but I would sooner have him caught by a vessel owned by his uncle.” “Oh, if that is it, colonel, permit me te say that the Swiftwing is for sale.” “For sale!’ echoed Mowbray, almost leaving his chair. -§*‘ What has thrown her on the market ?” “ The financial embarrassment of her builders. She was built by private enterprise, although her officers were to receive regular commissions from the govern- ment. She will be sold to the government unless purchased by private parties within the next few days.” “JT will take her, Gilmor.” “ At the price wanted %” COMIC OOOKS (©) 3