Augusta Huiell Seaman

Name: Jacqueline of the Carrier Pigeons — Chapter 12
Author: Augusta Huiell Seaman

Jacqueline of the Carrier Pigeons… (1910)

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“Jacqueline of the Carrier Pigeons — Chapter 12”, published in 1910, is a work by Augusta Huiell Seaman. It explores elements such as Dirk Willumhoog, Gysbert and Jacqueline.

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Augusta Huiell Seaman, Jacqueline of the Carrier Pigeons… (1910)

“ Gysbert had hardly uttered this caution, when there was a sound of steps approaching the door. Immediately he began to toss his arms about, moan, mutter, and occasionally shriek in a muffled manner.
“Go away! Go away from me!” he raved. “Thou art not my sister! Why dost thou say thou art Jacqueline! I do not know thee! Thou art someone sent by that enemy of ours! Go away, go away, I tell thee!” Then the door was unbolted, a basket of food was thrust within, and a voice was heard calling above the racket of Gysbert’s pretended delirium:
“Juffrouw Jacqueline! Is thy brother very ill?” ”

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Augusta Huiell Seaman, Jacqueline of the Carrier Pigeons… (1910)

“ I could live like a lord if I wished, but I scarcely touch it, saving only enough to keep life in me, else he would surely suspect. Thus have I passed the three weeks!” He ceased to speak, and for a while they sat silent, hoping, doubting, fearing for the future, yet rejoicing that they were at last together.
“But now thou must go to bed, Jacqueline,” said Gysbert at length. “Thou art wearied out and sleep will do thee good.” ”

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Augusta Huiell Seaman, Jacqueline of the Carrier Pigeons… (1910)

“ Thou knowest much about nursing the plague, and hast had rare experience in the city. If thou dost need any special food or medicine for him we will try to procure it, but otherwise all must remain as it is. Dost think this case is very contagious?”
“Ah, very!” replied Jacqueline, slyly. “Even the odor from the room is enough to infect one, especially if one fears it greatly!” At this the door was slammed hastily shut, and when the children had heard the last departing footsteps of Dirk Willumhoog die away, they could not, in spite of their danger, repress a giggle of uncontrollable mirth! ”

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Augusta Huiell Seaman, Jacqueline of the Carrier Pigeons… (1910)

“ There is no fireplace and very little furniture. Well, here I was, and likely to remain till fortune again turned in my favor! For three successive days Dirk came up and gave me a beating, till I foresaw that this was to become a daily practice. Otherwise I had food enough shoved in the door at me,—more than I had in Leyden!—and nothing on earth to do. At length I became thoroughly weary of the beating performance, and hit upon a scheme to avoid it. And what dost thou think that was, Jacqueline? ”

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Augusta Huiell Seaman, Jacqueline of the Carrier Pigeons… (1910)

“ I have not seen him since, and I know he believes me far gone in this illness. Strange to say though, in spite of his hatred, he does not seem to wish me to die, but has caused to be thrust in the door the finest food and nourishment that could be procured. ”

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Augusta Huiell Seaman, Jacqueline of the Carrier Pigeons… (1910)

“ Not till I heard thee moan was I sure. He has some deep-laid scheme in getting possession of us two, but what it is I cannot imagine. However, thou must get rid of these wet things, sister. There is a little room adjoining this where thou canst sleep. It has evidently been arranged for that purpose. Take off thy dripping clothes and wrap thyself in the bed-coverings, and we will then tell each other all that has happened since we parted.
“Now,” said Gysbert, when his sister had arrayed herself in the warm bed-coverings, “I will begin by telling thee all about my journey to Rotterdam.” ”

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Augusta Huiell Seaman, Jacqueline of the Carrier Pigeons… (1910)

“ I cannot tell how my plan would have worked, nor whether the soldiers would have released me, for just as I was finishing the last one, I happened to look up and there was the evil face of Dirk Willumhoog in the door of the tent, staring down at me. I thought perhaps he would not recognize me in my disguise, but he did somehow. Disappearing for a moment, he came back with the captain and pointed to me, saying:
“‘That is the boy I want, and I’ve been hunting for him all over. He is no Glipper at all, but a spy and a very dangerous character. ”

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