This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1877 Excerpt: ...of them are enjoying themselves on shore as we expected." It was quite possible that these fellows, instead of enjoying themselves, were planning some mischief; and the thought made Onslow feel that no time was to be lost in getting the steamer under weigh and bringing Alice on board. So also thought Malcolm as he ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1877 Excerpt: ...of them are enjoying themselves on shore as we expected." It was quite possible that these fellows, instead of enjoying themselves, were planning some mischief; and the thought made Onslow feel that no time was to be lost in getting the steamer under weigh and bringing Alice on board. So also thought Malcolm as he turned to go to his new duties in the engine-room, taking a couple of seamen down with him as stokers. But first he shook hands warmly with the lieutenant--"I congratulate you with all my heart, old fellow. If the Admiralty have any sense of decency, they must give you your commander's step; and I declare you look as happy now as if you had the commission already in your pocket." Indeed, a heavy load had been lifted from Onslow's heart. The loss of his ship and the precarious position of Alice had weighed heavily upon him. Now all was changed; he had been successful in capturing the renowned steam slaver with her full cargo of six hundred; and the same stroke which had liberated these poor creatures had cleared a way for Alice to rejoin her father. No wonder the flag-lieutenant looked happy, and that he went about the work which yet remained to do with a light heart. The first duty was to secure the prisoners. Gladly would he have got rid of them altogether and sent them on shore, but this was hardly safe until Alice was on board. So, after sending Dyce down to see that there were no arms stowed away, he ordered the crew below, down the fore-hatchway. One by one, scowling at him as they passed, but not daring to disobey, the Brazilians went down, eighteen all told. The hatch was put on and barred down. So far so good; no more mischief was to be feared from these men. Now then to get the ship under weigh. The captain of the slaver, w...
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