H. Bedford-Jones

Name: South, West and North — Bound South. VI
Author: H. Bedford-Jones

South, West and North — Bound South… (1924)

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“South, West and North — Bound South. VI”, published in 1924, is a work by H. Bedford-Jones. It explores elements such as Hampton, Nickerson and Jed Barnes.

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H. Bedford-Jones, South, West and North — Bound South… (1924)

“ They are seldom understood until later, so that men rarely act upon the message, but interpreted by events they are remembered as fearful and wonderful flashes from the great soul of the universe. And now, as Hampton stooped over and held the dead body of Jed Barnes in his hands, he experienced one of those singular and dreadful instants.
He could hear the tramp of feet as men came running from the main cabin, drawn by that one dying cry, yet time seemed suspended. ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, South, West and North — Bound South… (1924)

“ Hampton caught the eye of James Day, who stood at the side of old Nickerson, and Day made an almost imperceptible gesture of assurance.
When it came the turn of the crew, and man after man swore that the knife was unknown to him, dismay came upon Hampton. It seemed impossible, for once seen that knife could not easily be forgotten. Vainly he searched among crew and passengers for any man who might betray signs of guilt or fear; vainly he tried to fasten on any man who might have been an enemy to Jed Barnes. Job Warlock came and stood beside him stoutly enough. ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, South, West and North — Bound South… (1924)

“ Take her below to my cabin,” said the skipper, and the other women obeyed the order.
When the stir was over, and Nelly gone from the deck, Hampton felt quick relief. Her brave stand-up for him, her belief in him, had effected nothing at all. In the eyes around him he perceived that he was doomed. Day was speaking earnestly to Nickerson and Adam Johnson, and he wondered what this bronzed and vigorous man was arguing.
“Now, friends,” said the captain, “can any of ye throw any light on this affair? Can ye throw any suspicion on another man—if it be my own self? Speak up!” ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, South, West and North — Bound South… (1924)

“ There was a growl, a sullen bandying of words, but the mate obeyed and came aft with the rifles. Then men stirred, and voices leaped up tumultuously.
“Because he's a sailor, ye'll do naught to him! Ye'll shield him! Are we to be murdered by your seamen and nothin' done?”
“Belay! Silence!” roared the skipper furiously. “I'll do no such thing. Mr. Hampton, will ye stand trial here and now?”
Hampton started.
“Trial! Yes, I will; but no such trial can be legal. What do ye propose to do if I'm found guilty—hang me?” ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, South, West and North — Bound South… (1924)

“ Now, who among ye had any quarrel wi' the dead man? Come, speak up on it! Step up and swear to what ye know, and watch your words. Somebody here is a liar already, on the knife.”
None moved for a moment, then old Eliphalat Nickerson came forward, pawing his whiskers, and laid his hand on the Book.
“I'll have to say what I heard yesterday,” he stated solemnly, and went on to detail what had passed between Jed Barnes and Hampton. Before he finished, Nelly Barnes appeared on deck again, tears on her face, the other women comforting her. The captain turned to Hampton. ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, South, West and North — Bound South… (1924)

“ VI DICK HAMPTON tasted one of those queer, only half-realized instants which come like a flash from the blue to many men. Whether to be explained by supernatural causes as some hold, or as others deem by a working of the sixth sense or the subconscious mind, they do come. ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, South, West and North — Bound South… (1924)

“ The captain nodded to him. “I've sailed wi' Dick Hampton afore this, and know him. He's no man to use knife. Why, ye lubbers, he can sail a ship better than all of ye put together! I've seen him lay out stu'nsails when every other ship in sight was under lower topsails——”
“That's enough,” snapped the captain. “If ye've no better evidence to offer than friendship, my man, keep quiet. Anything more, Mr. Hampton?”
“Go on with the farce,” said Hampton, and began to fill his pipe.
An angry murmur greeted this, then Nickerson spoke out:
“Cast your vote, jury. No prejudice for or against. ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, South, West and North — Bound South… (1924)

“ Mine is in my own cabin, hanging on the peg.”
It was nonsense to suppose that the crime could be fastened upon him, yet none the less Hampton had to face the possibility. The passage and companion were jammed with men; loud voices threatened the murderer; the confusion was uproarious. The skipper turned to Nickerson and the other company officers.
“Exert your authority, gentlemen. Every man aboard to be mustered in the waist of the ship. At once! All hands on deck!”
Then, stooping, the old skipper grasped the knife still buried in the ribs of Jed Barnes, and with an effort removed it. ”

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H. Bedford-Jones, South, West and North — Bound South… (1924)

“ The prospect suited him no better than it did them, yet he could not tamely accept any verdict rendered in the forming sea-court. Or could he? Day had been at work. Day urged him to accept what was given—had no doubt suggested something.
“I'd do it, matey,” said Job Warlock soberly. “It's a —— of a pinch, but that chap has his brains at work for us. ”

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