The Blockade Runner — page 181: what you’re looking at

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182 THE BLOCKADE RUNNER. badly as Powell ever did. He will sail day after to- morrow, thank heaven! Then, I will be at liberty to fight the Yankee gunner; and, by my soul! Il run him through without mercy! You will stand by me, captain ?” : “Draw on me for any assistance desired,” was Nugent’s reply ; “the drafts will be honored. IJ would have forced Bentham into a personal encounter when he insulted you, if I could have done so without com- promising your safety, but I dared not, you know.” “Of course; but when the Destroyer puts to sea, I will be at liberty to pay the several debts I owe cer- tain individuals here,” said Gilmor. “I more than half believe that Captain Powers knows that I am somewhere in Nassau.” “T am convinced that he does. That window affair was exceedingly rash.” Gilmor smiled. “By Jove! I could not help it, captain,” he ex- claimed. ‘I was passing along and caught a glimpse of the two girls through the network of plant leaves. Curiosity drew me to the window, and [ heard Dora’s opinion of Flash Gilmor. When I beheld N orah alone in the room I felt like telling her that I was still alive to complete the triumph on which I have set my heart. She came to the window and put forth her hand to pluck a delicate flower. I encircled her waist with my fingers before I could control myself. She knew me at once, and starting back with a light ery, she fell to the floor in a swoon. Of course I hurried away. After that, that spot was no place for me.” ‘“ As I have said, your adventure was a risky one. I am surprised that nothing has grown out of it,” the Comichbooksrico 5}