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i -—_— —— _—— —- -—— + SS Ce The crew of the Vixen were piped down, and the watch below retired to their hammocks, There was nothing to be done until daylight now, and ali dan- ger Was over, As the sun’s rays Onee more climbed up the east- ern horizon, the Yankee brig hove in sight. Signal- nz to her, the commander of the Vixen telegraphed tue single word,—** Done,” soon afterward the Nancy Jones was hove to, and th: second cutter, carrying the Yankee skipper and b 4 mate, pulled alongside the cruiser. With mur- murs of satisfaction they listened to the details of th, chase and its end. “Thank God! tie lady is still safe, I hope!” ex- cjaimed the Yankee skipper, for the dying pirate hail told them what the reader already knows. tive minutes later, two of the Vixen’'s boats left ber side and pulled toward the channel. It was a lovely morning, and the sharp rocks on either hand were clearly visible above the smoota waters, As a matter of precaution lest the dyiny pirate had FuEROeehy misled them, the men were fully armed. ‘hey had nearly reached the narrow entrance when & strange-looking object floating upon the water, attracted Captain Clurk’s attention. Directing his coxswain to steer toward it he was startled to find that it was a dead man confined to a chain, The body was so thoroughly hacked to Be ee ee recognilion was impossibie. Not even Juptain Zeke—sitting beside the Vixcr 5 commander —dreamed that they were gazing upou all that re- mined of the once dreaded pirate. Yet it was even so, The bottom of that terrible trap communicated with the sea, and the tide had borne its victim into the light. Puzzled to account for the mystery, the boats again headed for the still waters beyond, Close to- gether, the two captains ascended the rocky stair- case. No living soul greeted their sight as they entered the late pirate’s quarters. ‘We shall find the lady hereabouts, I reckon,’’ remarked Captain Zeke, with a quaver of dcubt in his honest voice. As he spoke he pushed open the door leading to the pirate’s sleeping-room. The scene that met their eyes held them spell- bound for a moment. Aying upon the bed, their arms lovingly clasped around each other, Colonel Sanders and bis wife were sleeping, in blissful ignorance of the surprise in store forthem, At their feet lay the innocent child. His golden curls shone richly in the rays of the lah sun stealing through the vines at the win- ow, * Well—TP'U—he—blowed !"’ burst: out the honest Yankee, with a roar of delight, &% that explosive sound, the sleepers awoke, Astounded they gazed upon the scene before them, Joyous indeed were the greetings exchanged be- tween them all, , {t was long before they had each finished their wonderful wery it appeared, though, that the pirate had not been reg rdiess of his victiin’s comfort. Her meals had been delivered to her through a concealed trap in the floor. When it was finished, the table contain- ing it sunk slowly out of sight. This, then, was the ** curious way "’ to which the pirate had alluded. tt transpired, afterward, that these remarkable pieces of mechanism were designed for him by a map who had fallen into his power, and who had conirived them all in the hope of getting the pirate’s favor and securing his own liberty. The pirate’s pa- pers, however, revealed the fact that the man had suddenly disappeared soon after his work was eom- pleted—probably by that same manner in which the pirate met his fate. On examination it was fourd that the pirate’s trea- sure aggregated an immense sum, of which the brave colonel and his wife afterward received a goodly share, The gold was immediately transferred to the Vixen's cabin, with the exception of the bag taken from the Nancy Jones, which was returned to him untouched, Nearly a day was consumed in iraiaperene the remaining valuables to the decks of the cruiser. Late in the afternoon the task was completed. Then ee bi traces of the pirate’s resort were demol- ished. Having completed their work to their satisfaction, the two vessels headed for the nearest port to repair damages before proceeding homeward. Nearly two months afterward Colonel Sanders reported himself for duty and related bis strange story. Suortly afterward at his wife’s earnest request the gallant colonel tendered his resignation and retired to enjoy the remainder of his life in peace. The Brig Nancy Jones arrived safely at her des- tination at last. With the profits of thaé cruise, the Yunkee skipper forever abandoned the sea, His last det in connection with his vessel was to make her over as a gift to the krave mate whose courage had saved his life at a critical moment. Captain Zeke’s son, the young lieutenant, after- ward carved out a name for himself that lives in his country’s history. The daring pirate and his deeds have almost passed into oblivion. Only the musty records stored away in the secret receptacles of the govern- ment, remain to show something of the deeds of him who was ounce the noted Bloodhound of the Ocean. THE END, me ee eS Beadle’s Half-Dime Library. ee BEADLLE’S Half-Dime Library. 1 Deapwoop Dick. By Edward L. Wheeler 2 YELLOWSTONE Jack. By Joseph E, Badger, Jr.. KANSAS Kine. By Butfaio bill : ‘Toe Wiiv-Horsx Hunrers. By Mayne Reid... VAGABOND Jor. By Oll Coomes, : i) Brut Brppow, TRAPPER. ’ THe FLYING YANKEE, By Col. Ingraham.. $S Sera Jones. , By Kdward 3S, Ellis 9 THe ADVENTURES OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN...... 10 Nat Topp. By Edward &. Ellis a 11 THe Two Detectives. By Albert W. Aiken... 12 GULLIVER’S ‘TRAVELS, Fae ae 13 THe Doma Spy. By Oll Comes.. . 14 ALADDIN, 15 ‘Ink Sea Cat. 16 ROBINSON CRUSOE 17 18 19 20 By Capt. Frederick Ww hittaker SINDBAD THE SAILOR. Tae Paantom Spy. By Buffalo Bill .. THe DovBLeE Dazcers. By Ed, L. Wheeler.... 21 Frontier ANGEL. By Edward 8. Ells 22 THe Sea Serpent. By Col. Juan Lewis ...... 23 Nick o’ THe Nicur, By T. C. Harbangh.. 24 Diamond Dirk. Byt ol. Prentiss Ingraham... 25 Tae Roy Caprarn. By Roger Starbuck : 26 CLrovun Hoor, TrHr Temon, By E. L. Wheeler.. 27 ANTELOPE Ape, THE Soy Gide. Oll Coomes 28 BurraLto Ben, By Edward L. Wheeler 20 Tur Oump Paar. By Capt. F. Whittaker... 80 Reartna Rarew Rockwoop. By H, St. George. 81 KeeN-KNrFE. By Oll Coomes he'd edly ae 32 Bos Wootr. By Edward L. Wheeler ...... 33 THe OCEAN BLOODHOUND. BvS., W. Pierce.. 34 OREGON So. By Capt. J. F. C. Adams ..... 35 Winp Ivan. By Edwara &. Wheeler 36.TuHze Boy Crown. By PrankS, Finn =. 87 THe Hippen Lover. By T.U. Harbaugh ..... 88 Nep Wytpe, By Texas Jack Sy lie eats 389 DeaTH-F AcE, THE DeTectTive. By E. L. Wheeler 40 Rovina Ben. By John J. Marshall............ 41 Lasso Jack, By Oll Coomes abe Fag 42 THe PHanrom Mrner, By Ed. L. Wheeler. 43 Dick DARLING, By ae Frederick Whittaker 44 RaTTLInG Ruse. By Harrv St. Georre + 45 Oup Avatancne. B; Edward L, Wheeler.. 46 Guass-Eyn, BY Capt. J. F. C, Adams 47 Ni@HTINGALE Nat. By T. C. Harbauch.. 48 BLACK JOHN, THE Roap-AGeEnT. J. FE. Badger, J 49 OmaHA OLL. By Edward L. Wheeler,........ 50 Burt Bunker. By Charles E. Lasalle......... 51 THe Boy Riries. By Archie C. Iron....... By Edward S&S. Ellis... So: Rauea Roy. Ly Col Prentiss fagraham, Ssabn4 5¢e 5a AT .. 5e J ee .+ Be 5e . be 5e . 5e 5¢ . dc dC 5¢e 5e 5c 5e code @ 52 Toe Waite Burrawo. By Charlies EF, Lasalle... ! 53 Jim Buvpsog, Jr. By Edward L. Wheeler..... 584 Nep Hazet. By Capt. J. F. C. Adams 85 DeapLty-Eye. By Buffalo Bill..... 56 Nick Wuirries’s Per. By J. F. 57 Deapwoop Dick’s Eaaies. Bv EB, L.Wheeler.. 58 Tax Borper Kina. By Oll Coomes............ 59 Oip Hickory. By Harry St. George 60 Tue Wurire Invian. By J. F. C. Adams....... 61 BrorHorRN Bn. By Edward L. Wheeler ..... 62 Tue SHAvpow sure. By Col. P. ingraham..... 63 Tue Rep Broryernoop. By W. J. Hamilton . 64 Danpy Jack. By T. C. Harbaugh, ........... 65 HurricANgeE Bitu. By Jos. EK. Badger, Jr ..... 66 Sincte Hanp. By W. J. Hamilton 67 Parent-LeaTuer Jor. By PL lip 8S. Warne... 68 THe BorpER Rosin Hoop. By Buffalo Bill... 69 Gotp Rirte. By Edward L. W: eeler: 70 Oup Zre’s Canrn, By J. Fy C. Aaams........). 71 DeLAwARE Dick. By Oll Coomes..... LNs Up 72 Map Tom Western. By W. J. Hamilton....... 73 Deapwoop Dick on Deck. By E. L. Wheeler.. 74 Flaws-eyve Harry. By Oll Coomes 7 25 Tas Boy Dvgeuist. By Col. P. Ingraham...... 76 Apr Cont, THE Crow Kitter. By A, W. Aiken. 77 Corpuroy CHARUE. By Edward L. Wheeler... 7S Bruw Dick. By Captain Mayne Reid. .. 79 Sot GruncEeR, THE Grant TRAPPER, A.W. Aiken 80 Rosesup Ros. By Edward L. Wheeler ... 81 Licurninec Joe. By Captain J. ¥.C. Adams... 82 Krr Hareroor. By T. C. Harbaugh........... 5e 83 Rotto, tue Boy Kanaer. By Oll Coomes.,. 84 Ipy.. THE Girt Miner. By Ed. L. Wheeler .. 85 Buck BuckramM. By Captain J. F.C. Adams... 86 DANDY Rock. By G. Waldo Browne ... . 87 Tur LANp Prrates. By Capt. Mayne Reid... 88 PucroGrRaAPpH Pur. By Edward L. Wheeler.... 89 IsLAND Jim. By Bracebridge Hemyng..... rots 90 Tae DreAp Riper. By G. Waldo Browne. 91 THe CAPTAIN OF THE CLUB. By Bracebridge Hemyng:... .. : 92 CANADA Cnet, By Edward L, Whe 93 THe Boy Miners. By Edward S) Ellis 94 Mripnieut Jack. By T. C. Harbaugh 2 95 The Rivat Rovers. By Lieut. Col. Hazeltine. 95 Warcu-Eyz. By Edward L, Wheeler. te 97 THe OvurTtAw Brotraers. By J. J, Marshall. 98 Ronin Hoop. By Prof. Stewart Gildersleeve... 99 Tus Tiger or Taos. By George W. Browne... 100 Deapwoop Dick InN LEADPVILLE. By Wheeler. 101 Jack HarKAway In New Yors. By Brace- bridge Hemvnug: 102 Dick Drap-Eye! 103 Tue Lion or THE Sea, By Col. Delle Sara... 5e BTe 5e 5e 5c be 5c de 5e 5e 5c 5c 5c . Be 5e 5c 5c | 5c 5e 5c 5e 5¢ . 5e 5e 5c be 5e 5e 5e 5¢ 5e ... BC 5e 5e 5e 5c 5e Sec . oC 5e 104 Deapwoap Dick’s Devier. By Ed. L, Wheeler. 6 195 Oup Rouse, THE Hunter. By Capt. H. Holmes . ! 106 Oup Frosty, ‘tur GUIDE. 107 Ont-Evep Sm. By J. L. Bowen 108 Darina Davy. By Harry St, George... 109 Deapwoon Dick as DETECTIVE. sy T. C. Uarbaugh.. By Wheeler 110 THe BLack Streep oF THE PRatRIES. By Bowen : 111 THe Sea-Devit. By Col. Prentiss Ingraham... 1119 | 120 | 2283 OZARK ALF. ee ee ee ee ee eT ee ee ee ee ee hd hme eS i em, 2 ° . e . 172 THuxnprrroiTr Tom. | 215 Caprain BULuet. 112 THe Map Hunter, By Burton Saxe........ és 1143 JAcK Hoyts, By Edward L. Wheeler.... .. 114 THe BLacK ScHOONER, By Roger Starbuck... 115 THe Map Miner. By G. Waldo Browne...... 116 THe Hussar Caprain. By Col. P. Ingraham. 117 Giur-Epcep Dick. By Edward L. Wheeler.. 118 WiLL Somers, r#ez Boy Detective. By Morris.. Mustana Sam. By Jos. E. Badger, Jy........ ‘THe BRANDED Hanp. By Frank Lumont.... CINNAMON Care, By Edward L. Wheeler Putt HArRbyY. THe Boss Boy, By Chas, Morris. KiowA CHALLEY. By T.C, Harbaugh z¢ Trippy, THE Texan. By George Gleason.,..... BoNANZA brit, Miner. By E. L. Wheeler..... PICAYUNE Pere. By Charles Morris........... WiLD-Fire, By Frank Dumont........ Tur YouNG Privateer By Harry Cavendish Deapwoop Dick's DOUBLE, VDerective Dick, By Charles Morris THE GOLDEN HAND. Tse Huntep HUNTER, Boss Bos. By Edward L. Wheeler SurEe-SHot Sete. By Oll Coomes,....... CapTarn Pau. By C. D. Clark Nicut-Hawk Kir. By Jos... Badger, Jr. THe Heieurss HAnp. BLONDE BILL. Jup@re Lyyon, JR. Bive Buaz's. By Frank Dumcnt, << n- Wt SoLip Sam, the Boy Read-Agent. By Wheeler. 2 TLANDSOME HARRY, 43 ScarR-FACE SAUL, { 5 . . ° > Ww tw rs Vt ee OS OO ~_— -* WHOS WWOYE Wwe Ss te COOK COs - - Se ee he ee ee —- —— i i By O!ll Coomes pe vg te i4 Darnty Lance, Tarr Boy Sport. By Badger. 45 CapTaAIn Ferret. By Edward L. Wheeler... 46 SILVER STAR. 47 WiLL WIvpFIre. By Charles Morris,......... 48 SHarp SAM. By J. Alexander Patten. we 19 A Game or GoLp. By Edward L, Wheeler. .. 50 LANCE AND Lasso. By Capt, F. Whittaker... 51 PanruerR Paut. By Joseph BE, Badger, Jr.... 52 Biack Bess. By Charles Morris ... Sele alts 58 Eaaue Kir, roe Boy Demon, By Oll Coomes. 154 THe Sworp-Hunters, By ‘apt. F. Whittaker 155 Gotp Triearr. By ‘T. C. Harbaugh.... 156 DEADwoop Dick or DEApWwoop, 157 Mike Merry. By Charles Morris . 158 Fancy Fraxk or CoLtorapo, By Buffalo Bill.. 159 Tae Lost Caprain. By Fred. Whittaker..... 160 THe Biack Grant. By Jos. FE. Badger, Jr... 161 New York Neti. By Edward L. Wheeler 162 Witt WILDFIRE IN THRE Woops. By C. Morris. 463 Lirtte Texas. By Oll Coomes . , F 164 Danpy Rock’s PLenGr. By Geo. W. Browne . 165 Bruty BaGGaar, tHe Ramroap Boy. Morris.. 166 Hickory Harry. By Harry St. George....... 167 Asa Scorr, By Edward Wille+4 es 168 DrapLy Dasn. By Joseph E. Badger, Jr. .. 169 Tornado Tom. By T. C. Harbaugh. .. .. 170 A Trump Carp. By Charles Morris 171 Frony Dan, By Frank Dumont.. By Harry St. George.... 178 Danry Rocx’s RivaL. By Geo, W. Browne. 174 Born Rocxerr. By Charles Morris a 175 Caprarn Arizona. By Philip S, Warne..... 176 THe Boy Runaway. By Lieut. H. D. Perry.. 177 Nosppy Nick or Nrvapa. By E, L. Wheeler.. 178 Oup Sonrrary. By Oll Coomes, ._..... | 179 Bop Rocxett, THE PANK RUNNER. By Morris. 180 Tae Sea Tracer. Lieut. H. D. Perry, U.S. N, 181 Winp FRANK oF Montana. By E. L. Wheeler. 182 Lrrrne Hurricane. By O!l Coomes 183 Tue Hrppen Hanp. By Chas. Morris... 184 Ture Boy Trarmrrs. By Jos. E, Badger, 185 Eviu Eye. By Frank Dumont 188 Coo. Desmonp. By Col. Delle Sera... 187 Frep HaLyarRD. Py Chas. Morris .. : 188 Nep Tempie. By T. C. Harbaugh oe 189 Bos RocKETT, THE CRACKSMAN, By C. Morris 190 Daxpy Darke. By Wm. R, Eyster .... ne 191 BrrraLo Biiy. By Capt._4, B. Taylor,U.S.A. 1.2 Caprarn Kir. By Lieut. H. D. Perry, U.S.N. 198 Tue Lapy Roap-Acent By Philip 8. Warne 194 Burra.Lo Bruv’s Bet, Capt. A. B, Taylor,U.S.A 195 Drapwoop Dick’s Dream. By E. L. Wheeler, 196 SHapowrD. By Charles Morris y elie Bhi 197 Lirrue Grit. Bv Col. ‘Prentiss Ingraham.... 198 ARKANSAW. By 5 OF Harbaugh . AOR OF 199 FEATHERWEIGHT. By Edward Willett 200 THE Boy Bepourns. By Capt. F. Whittaker . 1 THe Brack His Jrzrary. EK. L., Wheeler... 202 Prosprot Petr, By Oll Coomes. . : 2038 THe Boy Parps. By Jos, E. 204 Gop Piume. By Col, Prentiss Ingraham .. £05 DeEADWwoop Dick’s Doom. By E. L. Wheeler 206 DaRK Pao, THE Tiarr Kina. By C. Morris, 207 Navago Nu's. By T. C. Harbaugh.. ....... 208 Tre Boy HercoLtes. Bv Ol] Coomes..... 2909 Fritz. THE BouND-Boy Detective, _Wheeler. °10 FARo FRANK OF Hian Pine. By W. R, Eyster. 211 CROOKED CALE. By Jos. E. Badger, Jr 12 Dasaina Dave. By Charles Morris... 213 Fritz TO ae FRONT. ee E. ete a ee 4 WoL G. ‘Capt. Frederick littaker.. 214 WoLFGAN y By T C. Harbangh k 216 Bison Bru. By Col. Prentiss Ingraham 217 CAPTAIN Crack-SHon By, E.,L. Wheeler... . 218 TiageR Tom. By Coomes .._ .. 919 Soke toe Dugvist. By Philip 8. Warne. 2%) Tom Tannen. By Charles Morris........ ee 221 SuGAR-CoaTED SAM. By Edward L. Wheeler. 999 Grit, THE Bravo Sport. By Col. Ingraham. By Edward Wileue.-. = foe's dete! fos 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Jr.. 5e 5¢e 5e 5c 5c 5e » 20 vC vC 5e 5c By E. L. Wheeler. By George W. Browne - Be 4y Edward 8, Ellis... 5e By Capt. Mayne Reid. ! By Edward L. Wheeler....... 5c By T. C. Harbaugh.,...... ; By Charles Mvurris....... SC By O}l Coomes.......... s+; Se By Wheeler. : 5c Ee he . 5c 5c Se oc * » wl 5c 5¢ 5e fe 5c 5c 5c 5c 5c 5e 5¢ 5e 5e mC 5¢ Sc Badger, Jr aN 2 : 924 DasHine Dick. By Ol! Coomes.... ......-.+- A néw Tesue Every Tuesday. The Half- Dime Library !s for s.le by all newsdealera, five cents per copy, or sent by miail on receipt of six cents euch, BEADLE AND ADAMS, Publishers, 98 William Street, New York . ve 7 5 4 Y | -& bk - > f, * \ | a : “ com