Beadle's Dime Novels No. 298: The Hussar Captain — page 67: what you’re looking at

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RETALIATION. 71 remarks by a full history of the escape of Colonel Van- court. “dow, lieutenant, we must seek repose, for both Rebel and myself sorely neéd it, and doubtless you do, and in the morn- ing we will start for the Jersey shore, after I have had an in- terview with Lord Howe.” A. half-hour more, and the three occupants of the cave were fast asleep, and the sun was hours high ere they awoke. Then, in a short while, they partook of a hearty breakfast, and getting into the Hermit’s boat, moved out from the basin, Lieutenant Loyd having thrown a cloak around ‘him to con- ceal his colonial uniform from curious eyes. Even in broad daylight, the waters of Hell-gate looked fear- fully dangerous in their chaotic dash and whirl, but steadily through the danger the little boat glided, her master calmly holding the helm, and an hour after ran alongside che pier at the foot of the city. “ Drop off from the bank and await my coming, Rebel; hold'no conversation with any one;” and so saying, the Her- mit, walked on toward the Kennedy House, and the next mo- maeiit stood in the presence of Lord Howe. “Ho, Sir Hermit, you are, as usual, most punctual,” ex- claimed the English General, upon catching sight of him. “Yes, my lord, I have come to hear your commands, and also to propose an expedition for the honor of the British arms.’ “Ha, say youso? Then Tli hear what you have to say, for I only wished to ask you about the time you would again enter the rebel lines ?” f “ To-day I leave, and as I carry with me the rebel lieuten- ant, I will gain a good reception. : But to the point at once—it is my intention to boldly ate tempt the capture of the Hussar Captain.” “ By St. George, do that for me, Hermit, and your fortune is made.” “ “T will take the following plan, my lord: “Ata point on the Jersey shore not very far from Eliza- bethport, dwells a man whom | believe to be as much an Eng lishman as an American, for he is a smugeler, and keeping prond liauos ‘3 his place is a faverite resort for both sides whien | \ - Comicbooks. cont