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But now, as the defences were nearly destroyed, although the convicts could not reach them with their knives, they brought up a large supply of heavy stones, which they threw with great force and execution. Two of Don Rebiera's men and Don Martin were struck down, and this new weapon proved most fatal. "We must retreat, Jack," said Gascoigne, "the stones can do no harm where we are going to.
Our hero was constantly on shore at Don Rebiera's house, and, after what had passed, he was now looked upon as soon to become a member of the family.
The Rebiera's men were paid off, and were soon distributed on board of his Majesty's ships; the vessel was sold, and Mr Oxbelly retired to Southsea, to the society of his wife and little Billy. Whether he obtained from his wife a divorce de thoro, is not handed down.
Our hero was constantly on shore at Don Rebiera's house, and, after what had passed, he was now looked upon as soon to become a member of the family.
"It can't be helped, but I've a notion there will be some mischief out of this." "We obeyed orders," replied Gascoigne. "We've let the rascals loose not ten miles from Don Rebiera's." "Obeyed orders, Jack." "With a whole gang to back him, if he goes there." "Orders, Jack." "Agnes at his mercy." "Captain's orders, Jack." "I shall argue this point when I go on board," replied Jack.
Our hero recognised the commanding officer as an old acquaintance, and imparting to him the release of Don Silvio, and his fears upon Don Rebiera's account, begged him to direct his attention that way. "Corpo di Bacco you are right, Signor Mid," replied the officer, "but Don Philip is there, and his brother too, I believe.
"It can't be helped, but I've a notion there will be some mischief out of this." "We obeyed orders," replied Gascoigne. "We've let the rascals loose not ten miles from Don Rebiera's." "Obeyed orders, Jack." "With a whole gang to back him, if he goes there." "Orders, Jack." "Agnes at his mercy " "Captain's orders, Jack." "I shall argue this point when I go on board," replied Jack.
In half an hour four horses and a guide were procured, and at eight o'clock in the morning the party set off in the direction of Don Rebiera's country seat. They had not ridden more than six miles when they came up with one of the detachments sent out in pursuit of the liberated criminals.
Our hero recognised the commanding officer as an old acquaintance, and imparting to him the release of Don Silvio, and his fears upon Don Rebiera's account, begged him to direct his attention that way. "Corpo di Bacco you are right, Signor Mid," replied the officer, "but Don Philip is there, and his brother too, I believe.
"Capital, indeed," replied Jack; "I really would not mind it if it really took place; at all events we'll overturn the caricola." "But shall we get leave the last day?" "Yes, it's two days since I have been on shore, for I have not liked to go to Don Rebiera's since what Agnes told me. Besides, my clothes are all on shore, and that will be an excuse for a few hours."
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