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With one blow from the pirate-captain, the head of Don Ribiera was severed to the shoulder; a second struck down the eldest son, while the sword of Hawkhurst passed through the body of the other. The Portuguese captain had already fallen, and the men no longer stood their ground. A general massacre ensued, and the bodies were thrown overboard as fast as the men were slaughtered.
Pompey, the Krouman, perceiving his condition, went to his assistance and bound up his wound, and the stanching of the blood soon revived the pirate-captain. The other pirates died unaided.
For three hours did this murderous attack continue, when the gun, which, as before observed, was of brass, became so heated that the pirate-captain desired his men to discontinue.
"No, no; you can prove the contrary." "I have my doubts. But God's will be done!" "Yes, God's will be done!" said Cain, mournfully. "I dared not have said that a month ago." And the pirate-captain went on deck, followed by Francisco. The crew of the Avenger were summoned aft, and called upon to decide as to the measures they considered to be most advisable.
"I do," said Francisco, mournfully; "although I have but little hope from its contents. Alas! now that I have everything to live for not that I cling to life, I feel as if every chance was gone! The days of miracles have passed; and nothing but the miracle of the reappearance of the pirate-captain from the grave can prove my innocence."
"The contents, my lord," replied Francisco, "are in the writing of the pirate-captain. He delivered that packet into my hands previous to our quitting the schooner, stating that it would inform me who were my parents. My lord, in my present situation I claim that packet, and refuse that its contents should be read in court.
In Sinope, where the daring pirate-captain Seleucus and the royal eunuch Bacchides conducted the defence, the garrison plundered the houses before it withdrew, and set on fire the ships which it could not take along with it; it is said that, although the greater portion of the defenders were enabled to embark, 8000 corsairs were there put to death by Lucullus.
In Sinope, where the daring pirate-captain Seleucus and the royal eunuch Bacchides conducted the defence, the garrison plundered the houses before it withdrew, and set on fire the ships which it could not take along with it; it is said that, although the greater portion of the defenders were enabled to embark, 8000 corsairs were there put to death by Lucullus.
After a little while Cain rose, and taking a small packet from one of the drawers, put it into the hands of Francisco. "Preserve that," said the pirate-captain; "should any accident happen to me, it will tell you who was your mother; and it also contains directions for finding treasure which I have buried. I leave everything to you, Francisco.
"The screws the screws! quick! we'll have the secret from him," cried the pirate-captain, turning to his crew, who, villains as they were, had been shocked at this last catastrophe. "Seize him!" "Touch him not!" cried Francisco, standing on the hammock-netting; "touch him not! if you are men." Boiling with rage, Cain let go the arm of the bishop, drew his pistol, and levelled it at Francisco.
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