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d aside, and the light of a lantern flashed into the hold. Whate

you see it? Didn

hatch was opened, Eric shrank back into a corner, for he knew not what the man might be about

wild bound. It was one little star shining brightly into his eye. The s

f escape

hed at the hatch. At first it would not budge, but on his putting forth

himself until he could survey the deck, and peered eagerly into the darkness to see if any of the men were about. There was

t him. Not a soul was in sight. Not a sound disturbed the still air. The black line of the wharf rose but a few feet above the b

h he crept with the quietness of a cat until the tall warehouses were reached; then, straightening himself up, he moved more r

respectable-looking person he might meet. By the dim light of infrequent oil-lamps at t

ared to be seafaring folk he carefully avoided them, keeping in the shadow of porches and alley-ways until they passed. He was i

full blast, the door suddenly opened, and a broad band of light fell upon the pavement, in the midst

bling like an aspen leaf, waited for Evil-Eye to pass. The drunken scoundrel lingered for what seemed an hour of agony to the terror-stricken boy; but at length, being

eading him to the upper part of the city; and after fifteen minutes' smart walking, he came out into a broad avenue, l

tretch of sidewalk illuminated by a street lamp. He thought he would rest there a while, and in the meantime some one wo

e sighed. "I do hope I shall not

unsteady reveller. They came nearer and nearer, and then there emerged into the line of light the figure of

t caused the passer-by to start in some alarm, he caught hold of the ample cloak, and

rd walk, the gentleman looked down at the eager, pleading face, and, attracted

y son? I will gladly help yo

rained as they had been for so long to their highest pitch. Instead of replying at once, he burst into tears; and

is near by. You shall te

ghts were still burning, he led Eric into a room

when you feel more composed, tell me you

the grave old gentleman before him. With intense interest and sympathy did Dr. Saltonstall listen to the remarkable narrative as it was simply related,

overnor this very night, that immediate action thereon may be taken. I had but lately left his honour when, in

visitors. Before him Eric rehearsed his story. The Honourable Mr. Strong listened with no less interest than had Dr. Saltonstall; nor was he less prompt in

er that the finding of he

w, and would be captured with the others. Would he not then share their fate, whatever that might be? And if so, would not Eric seem to be wickedl

te plea for the big man and the dog, who had been such faithful protectors, and but for whom

can find a way of escape for your friend. He certainly deserves conside

rince was also found and restored to the delighted Eric, who now felt as though his cup of rejoicing was full. The trial of the wreckers excited widespread interest, and made Eric the hero of t

inter been mourning as lost to him for ever. The meeting between father and son was touching. It seemed as though the doctor could never sufficiently assure himself that

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