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This was a lead weighing twenty pounds, which is dropped on the bottom by men-of-war to determine if the anchor holds, or if the vessel is drifting. "Station a strong lookout, Mr. Flint, and send a man aloft on the foremast and another on the mainmast," continued Christy when the other orders had been obeyed. This completed the preparation for the night.
Crewe, with the admirable tact for which he was noted. Austen looked at him for the first time. "Anybody who will hold my horse," he answered quietly. By this time the conversation had drawn the attention of the others at the tables, and one or two smiled at Austen's answer. Mrs. Flint, with a "Who is it?" arose to repel a social intrusion.
Even Silver, eating away, with Captain Flint upon his shoulder, had not a word of blame for their recklessness. And this the more surprised me, for I thought he had never shown himself so cunning as he did then. "Aye, mates," said he, "it's lucky you have Barbecue to think for you with this here head. I got what I wanted, I did. Sure enough, they have the ship.
Having accomplished this, Pierre took a flint and steel out of a gaily ornamented pouch which depended from his waist, and which went by the name of a fire-bag in consequence of its containing the implements for procuring that element. It might have been as appropriately named tobacco-box or smoking-bag, however, seeing that such things had more to do with it, if possible, than fire.
None of these things are clearly found in conjunction with the Neanderthal race. The only certain relic of Neanderthal culture is the implement which the primitive savage fashioned, by chipping or pressure, of flint or other hard stone. The fineness of some of these implements is no indication of great intelligence.
As to the methods of his training Andrew made no enquiries. Better not. But, brought up in the merciful school of Ben Flint, in which Billy the pig had many successors, both porcine and canine, he had expert knowledge of what kind firmness on the part of the master and sheer love on that of the animal could accomplish.
Flint could have no command over his master's sensations, and anger and apprehension goaded Mr. Worthington to indiscretion. "Jethro Bass told you this!" he cried out. "No," Cynthia answered, not in the least surprised by the admission, "he did not tell me but he will if I ask him. I guessed it from your letter.
When the outlaws filed past him he found it extremely difficult to avoid putting a bullet into the Flint, but he restrained himself because of what yet remained to be done. As soon as the outlaws were well out of sight Ben arose and prepared for action. First of all he tightened his belt.
Austen Vane was still standing beside the desk. His face was still square, determined, but Mr. Flint noted curiously that the anger was gone from his eyes, and that another although equally human expression had taken its place, a more disturbing expression, to Mr. Flint. "It appears, Mr.
Flint could have no command over his master's sensations, and anger and apprehension goaded Mr. Worthington to indiscretion. "Jethro Bass told you this!" he cried out. "No," Cynthia answered, not in the least surprised by the admission, "he did not tell me but he will if I ask him. I guessed it from your letter.
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