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There it is! And a malicious smile played on the miscreant's features as he pointed out to them the barren sand-bank, which promised nothing but starvation and a lingering death. Several of the crew murmured; but Hawkhurst was supported by his own party, and had, moreover, taken the precaution quietly to remove all the arms, with the exception of those with which his adherents were provided.
To save himself he could scarcely hope; his only object was to prevent Francisco pleading his cause successfully, and escaping the same disgraceful death. He trusted that the court would order the torture to Francisco, and then he would probably speak the truth; at all events, let him speak now. When Hawkhurst had ceased to address the court, there was an anxious pause for some minutes.
'Him, massa, Bible. Francisco waited for the book. 'Shove off! cried Hawkhurst. 'Give me my book, Mr. Hawkhurst! 'No! replied the malignant rascal, tossing the Bible over the taffrail; 'he shall not have that. I've heard say that there is consolation in it for the afflicted.
This intelligence appeared to check the current of the captain's feelings. Now, in one word, sir, said he to the bishop, 'where is the treasure? Trifle not, or, by Heaven 'Name not Heaven, replied the bishop; 'you have had my answer. The captain turned away, and gave some directions to Hawkhurst, who hastened below. 'Remove that boy, said Cain to the pirates, pointing to Francisco.
Hawkhurst was pale from loss of blood, and evidently suffering; but he had been informed of the apparent reconciliation between Francisco and the captain, and he could no longer remain in his bed. He knew, also, how the captain had avoided the combat with the Enterprise; and something told him that there was a revolution of feeling in more than one point.
"I am Doctor Browne's assistant master, Sir Hawkhurst," replied Mr Rebble, with dignity, "and I cannot answer for his reasons." "Humph! You can't, eh? You there in the dark barnacles," cried the General, turning upon Mr Hasnip, "what have you to say?" "That the boys must be severely punished, sir," said Mr Hasnip, who looked quite startled. "Punished! I should think so indeed.
"Every man here has a right to his own property: I appeal to the whole of the crew." "True true," replied the pirates; and Hawkhurst found himself again in the minority. "Be it so." The chest of Francisco was handed into the boat. "Is that all?" cried Hawkhurst. "My lads, am I to have no provisions or water?" inquired Francisco. "No," replied Hawkhurst. "Yes yes," cried most of the pirates.
"Secure him at all events!" cried Hawkhurst, as they slowly retreated and gained the out-houses. Francisco was overpowered and hauled into one of the boats, all of which in a few minutes afterwards were pulling with all their might to escape from the muskets of the Spaniards, who followed the pirates by the banks of the river, annoying them in their retreat.
The pirates, not being very determined, nor very anxious to take Francisco, allowed him to be hurried away in the centre of the Kroumen, who bore him safely to the schooner. In the meantime Hawkhurst, and the major part of the men on board of the ship, had been tearing up the hold to obtain the valuables, but without success.
"Tom," I whispered, "let's go down and slip out of the schoolroom window." "And go and see. But suppose we're caught?" "We shan't be," I whispered; "let's go. I can't bear to stand still here and listen to those birds being shot. Sir Hawkhurst is so proud of them." "I should like to go." "Come on, then. Bob Hopley must be asleep." "One moment," said Tom, hesitating.
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