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They pointed and gesticulated, but otherwise showed self-control. But the negroes were in a panic. For the most part they were kneeling. A few prostrated themselves at full length, and howled dolorously. The girl was alone, and she naturally felt alarmed. Royson was not far away, and he, like the rest, was held spellbound by some spectacle the nature of which she could not guess.
Stump removed his pipe from between his teeth: "Good evenin', Sir Richard," he said solemnly. Then the huge joke he had been cogitating ever since Irene informed him at luncheon that Royson was now a man of title mastered him completely. "Sink me," he burst forth, "I've had some daisies of second mates under me in me time, but I've never bossed a bloomin' barrow-knight afore. My godfather!
And, indeed, the excuse might serve, for the hot hours dragged most wearily, and the sun circled ever towards the hills, yet there came no sign of Hussain. Royson, was divided between his promise to Irene not to incur any avoidable risk and his natural wish to obtain the information so eagerly awaited in the camp.
He hated his only brother because he was tall and strong as befitted one of the race, and his hatred became a mania when Captain Henry Royson married a young lady on whom the dwarf baronet had set his mind.
At last, the stout captain could no longer conceal his amazement when Royson had recited correctly the rules of the road for steamships crossing: If to my Starboard Red appear, It is my duty to keep clear; Act as Judgment says is proper "Port" or "Starboard" "Back" or "Stop her!"
Royson agreed with him, and the two conversed a while, but when the man led the chat round to the probable destination of the yacht, the second mate's thoughts fell from romance to reality. "You will be told soon enough where we're bound for," he answered sharply. "I'm sorry, sir, if I've said anything I shouldn't," said the other.
The first stated that Sir Henry Royson was seriously ill, and had given urgent instructions that his nephew was to be brought to his bedside.
Fenshawe wants you. He has been vainly awaiting his partner at the bridge table during the past twenty minutes." "I would never have believed grandfather could be so callous. Play cards here! Where every prospect pleases and only bridge is vile! Let me bring him forth at once. Good night, Mr. Royson! Thank you so much for a nice talk.
Royson himself?" "Yes," said Mr. Fenshawe quietly, "that will be well. Send for him, Irene." It was noteworthy that he addressed no question to Mrs. Haxton. That lady, nervous and ill-at-ease, could not guess how far the rupture between von Kerber and his patron had gone.
But, look here, I'm doin' all the talkin', an' it ain't fair." "Did no one tell you a few minutes ago that Miss Fenshawe had escaped and was hurrying here with me?" "Ax me another," growled Stump. Then he eyed Royson critically. "I know wot's wrong with you," he went on. "You're light-headed for want of a drink. Come out of it. Damme, you need lubricatin'!" They went to the upper floor, and Mr.
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