The Blockade Runner — page 200: what you’re looking at

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THH BLOCKADE RUNNER. — 201 “T tell you that Jennie and I are able to take care of ourselves. Follow me—no questions, mind you. I will not let you stay here another moment. Come.” He led the way across the room. “Go with father,” said the girl imploringly to the young gunner. ‘“ He will direct you to a house which all the Confederates in Nassau dare not enter without authority.” In another minute Bentham and Jupe had left the house, and stood in the dark garden behind it. “JT am sure that the coast is clear,” whispered the Unionist. ‘“ Follow this path—you see it ?” ie 4 “Tt will lead you to a narrow street. Take to the right and count the houses on your left hand. At the tenth one stop, look behind you carefully, then enter the yard and knock thrice at the door. It will be opened by a young woman to whom you will say: ‘We come from Throxton, as you enter. You will then be safe. Go! I will meet you again. Recollect that you have not yet fought Flash Gilmor, and that the Destroyer may sail the high seas under the Stars and Stripes, and not with the new flag at her peak.” A pressure of hands followed the last words, and Bentham and his faithful companion soon found them- selves traversing the gloomy street which they found at the foot of the Unionist’s garden. We may imagine the eagerness with which the fear- less young gunner counted the houses at his left. In front of the tenth one they halted according to the Unionist’s instructions, and having made sure that they were not observed, Bentham went forward and _gave the three raps. Comicbdooksnco