The Blockade Runner — page 67: what you’re looking at

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ae THE BLOCKADE RUNNER. Of- course another season of rejoicing followed: more wine, and more mutual congratulations. “ Mowbray inquired where Powers was, and I told him. I think he went thither,” said the elder Bardolph. Yes, Mowbray had sought out the wounded captain, who had been removed to his cabin on board the Swiftwing. He was overjoyed to see the Southerner. “Took here,” said Mowbray, depositing the deeds on his couch. ‘ You will stand on my decks when you oo to sea. I want you to do your duty: but I know you will, captain. Don’t spare a Yankee ship; but above all, hunt Bob bentham down!” “ What shall my reward be?’ asked Powers, looking into Mowbray’s eyes. ‘“ Norah.” ; The hand of the wounded captain crept toward Mow- bray and the two men grasped. “This is a promise, colonel,” asked Powers eagerly. “]T will bind it with an oath if you say so.” “No, no! The promise of a Mowbray is enough.” “You have it!’ “The Swiftwing leaves Wilmington to-morrow night.” Mowbray started. “My wound doesn’t bother me since you have spoken,” said Powers, with a faint smile. ‘“ Once at sea, I shall speedily recover. I long to pay my enemy back for his devilish thrust. The Swiftwing will cut loose to-morrow night. You may depend on that, colonel.” Mowbray left the young officer and inspected the ship. Everything he saw satisfied him, but there were some things he did not see. Comicbooks sco 5}