The Blockade Runner — page 76: what you’re looking at

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THE BLOCKADE RUNNER. Wy CHAPTER X. THE BATTLE OF THE GIANTS. Ir was known by the anxious Federals that the Monitor had left New York; but what had become of her ? Had she foundered at sea, leaving the Merrimac to continue unchecked her career of devastation ? _ Every eye was turned toward the Cape Charles Light. Suddenly several shouts went up from the lips of those who were provided with glasses. A movable light was approaching! “The Monitor! the Monitor!” passed from mouth to mouth. Was it time that the Ericsson battery was near at hand ¢ As the light broadened, illumining the waters as they came on, all doubts were yield, and the news spread like ildtive: At nine o’clock that eventful night the Monitor ran under the frowning guns of Fortress Monroe, and came fo anchor there. Lieutenant Worden, her commander, reported to Flag-Officer Marston and General Wool for duty, and was sent to Newport News to protect the Minnesota, ~ whom we left aground and in a critical condition. It was expected that on the following day the Mer- COMmiclooks