Randall Parrish

Name: Wolves of the Sea — XV. The Cabin of the Namur
Author: Randall Parrish

Wolves of the Sea — XV. The Cabin of the Namur (1918)

Summary

“Wolves of the Sea — XV. The Cabin of the Namur”, published in 1918, is a work by Randall Parrish. It explores elements such as Estada, Sanchez and Manuel.

Quotes from Wolves of the Sea — XV. The Cabin of the Namur (Randall Parrish)

Randall Parrish, Wolves of the Sea — XV. The Cabin of the Namur (1918)

“ I never beheld a more disagreeable face, or one which so thoroughly revealed the nature of a man. As I touched his hand, at Estada's brief introduction, it was as if I fingered a snake, and expected to be greeted with a kiss. Gunsaules hovered about an open door leading forward, and the table had been set for four. As I knew LeVere had eaten alone, before coming to my relief, the only conclusion was that the Portuguese intended that we be joined by the prisoner. Indeed he gave me little time for doubt. ”

[↩︎]

Source: Wikisource

Randall Parrish, Wolves of the Sea — XV. The Cabin of the Namur (1918)

“ When she slowly raised her glance once more it rested on my face as though seeking approval, guidance.
"If there be only the one choice," she said quietly. "I accept peace. I cannot live locked in that room alone, haunted by my thoughts and memories. If I pledge you my word, Senor, am I to enjoy the freedom of this cabin and the deck?"
Estada looked at us, a shade of doubt in his eyes. I made no sign, but Manuel nodded.
"Why not?" he asked in his harsh croak of a voice. "So long as we be at sea? What harm can the girl do?" ”

[↩︎]

Source: Wikisource

Randall Parrish, Wolves of the Sea — XV. The Cabin of the Namur (1918)

“ Nothing will change his purpose. He is that kind, and he has the power. He determined that if you would not come to him by choice, you should be made to by force. You are here now by his orders and will remain until you consent to his purpose—all that remains for you to decide is whether you choose to be prisoner, or guest aboard."
Her questioning, perplexed eyes turned from face to face, as though she could not grasp fully the purpose of what was said.
"He—he is still alive—this Captain Sanchez?" ”

[↩︎]

Source: Wikisource

Randall Parrish, Wolves of the Sea — XV. The Cabin of the Namur (1918)

“ Before my watch was up I could see Gunsaules through the skylight busily preparing the table in the cabin below. It was still daylight, but with a purple gleam across the waters, when LeVere arrived on deck for my relief. We were talking together abaft the wheel when Estada appeared in the companion-way.
"Every promise of a clear night," he said, glancing about at the horizon. "Better change the course two points east LeVere; we are lying in too close to the coast for our purpose. ”

[↩︎]

Source: Wikisource

Randall Parrish, Wolves of the Sea — XV. The Cabin of the Namur (1918)

“ THE CABIN OF THE NAMUR Both huge black hands grasped the spokes, and it was evident that it required all his giant strength to control the bucking wheel. He was an ugly-looking brute, the lower portion of his face apelike, and the wool growing so low as to leave him scarcely an inch of forehead. His eyes lifted an instant from the binnacle card to glance at me curiously. They exhibited no flash of recognition. With sudden relief, and a determination to thoroughly assure myself, I stepped forward and accosted him.
"Little heavy for one man, isn't it?" ”

[↩︎]

Source: Wikisource

Randall Parrish, Wolves of the Sea — XV. The Cabin of the Namur (1918)

“ You must have a strange opinion of me to believe I would sit with murderers and thieves."
"Harsh words, Senorita," and Estada grinned grimly. "Yet I expected them. There are many trades in the world by which men are robbed. We only work at the one we like best ”

[↩︎]

Source: Wikisource

Randall Parrish, Wolves of the Sea — XV. The Cabin of the Namur (1918)

“ This was accomplished so graciously as to leave no sting, the fellow actually accompanying her to the door of her stateroom, bowing his compliments as she disappeared within. The fool actually believed he had made a conquest and preened himself like a turkey cock. ”

Randall Parrish

Summary

Quotes from Wolves of the Sea — XV. The Cabin of the Namur (Randall Parrish)

Common terms

Similar works

Get perspective with Kwize: daily news enlightened by great literature