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134 THE BLOCKADE RUNNER. light was too bright to enable them to escape from the watchful eyes on board the cruiser. Captain Graham paced the quarter- deck with a frown on his countenance. He had absolutely nothing to show for his splendid victory but the consciousness of having rid his country of a dangerous craft, which but for this rencounter would soon having been preying upon American com- merce, and with her splendid armament have carried things on with a high hand. He had many prisoners, it: was true, and others in the perspective, but they counted as nothing when com- pared with the value of the prize which was now rapidly going down. Suddenly he bethought himself of the steamer which had showed English colors. “Mr, Haskins,’ he said to the first lieutenant, “where’s that sneaking steamer that was reported some time ago ?”’ “ Off yonder, sir. Seems to be hanging round to _ pick ap some of the privateer’s crew. I noticed her edging down while we were engaged with the sinking steamer. I did not report it sooner,as I was of the opinion she was placing herself within our reach. She’s in range of our long gun now, sir, and don’t seem at all anxious to make off.” The captain examined the stranger carefully through his night-glass. “Ttis strange,” he said. “If that fellow isn’t a blockade runner then I never saw one. He’s got the cheek of the devil, but ’ll make him explain himself in a few minutes. Mr. Haskins !” “ Yes, sir,” said the officer, touching his cap. Comichbooksrtco 3