Beadle's Dime Novels No. 298: The Hussar Captain — page 95: what you’re looking at

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RUNNING HELL-GATE. 99 Silent as the grave all stood, and with straining eyes, wateh- ed ahead for the chaos of waters, whose roar svon became deafening ; yet not one muscle of the bold, handsome face of Lord Lionel quivered, und the hand upon the wheel was as firm as iron, | “Steady, Rebel!” and the voice was deep and stern. “ Steady ’tis, mussa !” answered the negro, in an unmoved tone, : “ Now! stand ready all to let go! Hard down with the helm! Rebel! hard /” “Ay, ay, massa! Hard down it is!” “Tfard, hard wp the helm !” , “Ay, ay, massu! Hard upitis! —,. “ Steady—port a little— steady as you are!” « ) While the above orders were given in a quick, terse tone, the vessel, though minding her helm, reeled and stageered as though the mad vortex would ingulf her; but soon shaking off the wild waters, she forged on once more, and in half an hour was gliding majestically along toward the wind-tossed. waters of the Sound, having passed through the dread ordéal by the skill and courage of Lord Lionel Livingstone, known us the Hermit of Hell-gate, . : > CHAPTER XXII. THE HISTORY OF A MYSTERY. In the year 1736, there dwelt in “ Merry England ” Lord : Lionel Livingstone and his two sons, twin brothers—at that time twenty years of age. Devoted to both of his sons alike, Lord Livingstone was anxious to divide the vast wealth he possessed equally between them, and to settle the dispute as to which one should inherit the title, he playfully proposed that the brothers should draw lots therefor, which they consented” to do, both confessing: ~ their willingness to accept 1D good faith the result, : : . The test was given, and the tiille was won by Lionel Live ; COMIC DOOKS.COR)