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a oe i — don’t be alarmed if we are slow about return- ing,” said Dare, and turning to Laurie, con- tinued. “ We'll need two of the men, and as you will be the only officer in the gig, I think you should see about getting them.” Laurie smiled and sought Maxwell, now boat- swain, who, with Hawkins, gladly volunteered to make up the four oars, and within a few min- utes the gig was gliding up the river. On and on they rowed, until at length, when at the foot of the roadway running by the King homestead, Laurie noticed a vessel making reparations to sail, and they stopped to look at er. ‘* Rather queer time.to go to sea,” commented Decatur. The schooner was lowering a gig, and then to the surprise of the watchers lowered a big yawl, which two men in the smaller boat took in tow, ‘That's a strange trick, considering the oe of men she carries,” said Decatur, ad- ing: ‘It looks as if she might be sending ashore for men, If it was stores both boats would b3 manned,” ‘They are heading for this point,” warned Laurie, and with all his uneasiness returning with increased strength, Dare ordered the gig further inshore. “Better carry it up under those trees,” he continued, coming to a sudden determination, as they neared the shore, and beaching the gig, Maxwell and Hawkins carried it to the spot where Dare’s brother had been hidden when Mrs, Lawrence was struck down by Smith. On came the two boats until they landed at the same spot, where, after drawing them up, the men walked toward the watchers, who drew back among the trees, ‘It must be nearly time for them to’ wn opel said one, throwing himself on the grass, not ten feet away from where Dare was concealed. ‘* 'Yes—but why a dozen men should be needed to oaty off one woman, I’m blest if I can see!” responded the other, ‘Nor I, though these Kings have a lot of niggers. But Smith’s a cowardly—” are waited to hearno more. ‘It must be nearly time for them to begin!” and pointing _ ‘the oars, led the way in silence to the roadway. ‘house, and running at full speed, ~~ as hy : AS 7 : yao ‘eG ‘ a 4 * Os ay te ,” a r Lget Ry ye he t 4a - a ~~. \ | - , ~ nh ae - eerry wee el? A " i - ay, _ those blocki: Laurie with reloaded ‘ ently recognizing his voice, the | vant | | pa. < + ‘Now, for God’s sake, run!” he cried, and every one was touched by the agonized fear and anxiety expressed in his tones. ' It was a full half-mile to the house—would they be in time? As he asked himself the ques- bie Dare urged. his companions to increased Half a minute after the house came into view, and, by the bright moonlight, he could see sev- eral persons in front of it, ‘Thank God! We're in time!” he panted. They were about two hundred yards from the ! ‘ when he spoke, and all breathed a sigh of relief, which was fol- lowed almostinstantly by exclamations of alarm, as a piercing shriek broke the stillness of the night, nother and another followed, then came a ery of mortal agony, and then, as they dashed among the pirates, pistol-shots were heard, Until very close to them, the men ted out- side the house mistook Dare’s party for some of their comrades, but on seeing their mistake fired several shots, . t The three officers had their pistols, and Lau- rie, who alone was unincumbered with an oar, fired back as the two parties came together prnging down a man with each shot, _ This, an the terrific onslaught of Decatur, Maxwell and Hawkins, who used the clubs as quarter-staves, sent Vernier’s ruffians flying toward the river— “those who were able. . __ Meantime Dare had dashed into the house. He flung the oar away and drew a pistol as he entered, firing and striking right and left among ing the entrance. At his heels came istols, and twice their echo was the death-knell of one of the ruffians, vl poo dS gy Dare was now battling like an en- r on. hen came Decatur, Maxwell and Hawkins, _ and the fight below was quickly ended. __ Groans were heard above, and Dare dashed u the stairs, at the top of which lay two men an ‘a woman—one of the men i, 4, Lights! Lights !” shou Dare, and appar- frightened ser- h, Darrel! Are you burt?” and as Dare 6 in surprise, a hand was laid on his arm. ~*, : 46 af arte ) te 5 an . ® t Yh : Dita Oe 4.5 ' ) . ‘S “ ed 4 bi 4! ty o : \ hy ae 2 ' oval a of yy K, . i Ye over y ine 4 ye Foe ® . / ib sti Rs an’ ft Ii Poets 1 ; 7 oo Sa De a Ps ; s 7 fe \ AR YR, te A iA\- => 9 a } Pg Ph ; i : all ae 5. we! ry en) ; ac 7 eh Pe he fi ) Sake ; ; oe ‘ t. th a in the Second Algerian Expedition. ea * . AcE ei (OAS ore @ a hs mm) ay ¥ ‘yy “FT am Sher wip hy \ rts aL a ® . i. a * : ea - - 7 ~~ “| “Fe - ‘ ni 7 “a . 4 = It was Emily! and behind her was Mrs. King. Who was the woman lying on the floor? There was no time for questioning—the others were coming up-stairs, and he said: “‘ Retire to your room, Emily! I will let know as soon as we have things settled.” Then, as the servants came with the lights, he directed them to care for the unconscious wo- man, ‘1 knowed it wuz onlucky an’ now I’m done for,” groaned one of the prostrate men. It was Smith, and beside him lay the old sea- dog, Captain Adams—just recovering conscious- ness, The captain had fired as Smith turned on him; the heavy bullet crashed through the ruffian’s neck, and, as he said, he was *‘ done for,” As he fell, he struck the captain, and the latter went down also, striking his head hard against the wall, Smith looked bitterly at Dare, but when Lau- rie - red he was startled, Addressing the lieutenant, he said: ** You’ve got the best of it again, but we came near gettin’ her, I told Vernier it wuz onlucky Pi he'll get away, curse him, while I’m done or ** Vernier!” exclaimed Dare, **‘Yes—he’s lyin’ in the river waitin’ for the girl—your girl—Miss King.” - ‘* But it was this woman you were carrying off—not Miss King,” said Dare, pointing to the woman just recovering consciousness. This drew attention to her, and, with a cry of wondering joy, Laurie threw himself beside the white-robed figure, crying: ** Mother! Mother!” : All stared in amazement—even Smith, who muttered: ** How did she get here?” But he never knew, for while staring at his last victim his head fell back— his crime-stained career was ended. you CHAPTER XXTII, CONCLUSION, THERE was a joyful reunion between the Law- rences—father, mother and son. Mrs, Lawrence explained how Smith had procured for her the a pgen of housekeeper in a wealthy family. hat his object was was never known, but that he had one was plain from the fact that he told . Lawrence that Laurie bad run away. He had got her to accompany Vernier on the pretense that Laurie was aboard the Margue- rite, and when she recovered consciousness she returned and told her reg to Captain Adams, and there she had remained ever since, | The night of the attempted abduction, Emily feeling nervous, had slept with Mrs. King, and Emily’s room being the coolest and the night warm, Mrs, Lawrence hed occupied it. Julius, the footman, had been killed, but no one else was hurt, that is, none of Dare’s friends but, as Smith predicted, Vernier was warned and Bot away, When Captain King returned, he was sur- prised and delighted to meet Dare, as was Ca tain Stewart, who accompanied him, and h were amazed at the story of the attempted ab- duction. Then a double lage was arranged—Cap- tain Stewart and Miss Tudor, and Lieutenant Dare and Emily, being united at the same e. wrest the same day arrived Laurie’s appoint- ment as midshipman and an order to report to Commodore Preble for immediate service. A similar order arrived for Decatur, and both. were happy over the prospect of again serving together, _“ Now, Laurie, we'll have a chance to pay back our Algerian friends,” cried the fiery middy, little dreaming of the undying fame he was to achieve at Tripoli; and his younger, but later-to-become-famous companion, joyfully agreed with him. But when, a month later, an order to the same effect arrived for Lieutenant Dare, it was hipmen. | not so joyfully received, although it did not take him from New York for another month, and then both were reconciled to the parting. And so we must leave them—all those gallant souls literally panting for the glory to be won * ' * J — f ‘. yi La al ty aa % . ; ae Ye ae 7 « i qe “ \ » * {ON : Y mM “ 5 4 : LB , : : ’ Yay PLUMS? ; , a hPa ‘) # dig ane wee “mh H %, te % bed . Ty - “4 ; ; >. qs wile tet ay hee * eg : - . \ f 2 Jet, | OES, | ty = iBy Ds ee Miah on ray we t § "* at a es Bal ele at Ae VS SY nm aor: * ae Oy hd ayer. Soe r. ie te . :* be 7 ~*~ Sed ‘2 “ a 4 \ vi . *, a“ 4 : , : sic? , *, ” : ‘ ta ay ET TA ae C7 oe ee gee TAN rele Pa 2 Tee sab CS weil on oh eel ot ae Ue eee oN ‘ay me) xaos wt Ms ee Si ag a eres i * ¥ ‘ Be % . 760" - rite e ¥ | + > he fo | t “ 298 Rea © 418 Bi 4t5 The Black alf- Libr ante coatapar copy, or tnt Ws all oy receipt abe A Beadle's Half-Dime Library. 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