Randall Parrish

Name: Wolves of the Sea — XXVIII. A New Plan of Escape
Author: Randall Parrish

Wolves of the Sea — XXVIII. A New Plan of Escape (1918)

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“Wolves of the Sea — XXVIII. A New Plan of Escape”, published in 1918, is a work by Randall Parrish. It explores elements such as Watkins, slaver and forecastle.

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Randall Parrish, Wolves of the Sea — XXVIII. A New Plan of Escape (1918)

“ I am going now to find Watkins, and you have promised to lie down and sleep."
"To lie down," she corrected, "but whether to sleep, I cannot tell."
I left her there, lying hidden and shapeless on the deck beneath the cover of the blanket, her head pillowed on the flags, and groped my own way forward, pausing a moment to gaze into the binnacle, and exchange a word with the man at the wheel. I found Watkins awake, seated on the forecastle steps, where I joined him, lighting my own pipe for companionship, our conversation gradually drifting toward the point I came to make. ”

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Randall Parrish, Wolves of the Sea — XXVIII. A New Plan of Escape (1918)

“ They will never go willingly."
"There is an argument which will overcome their fear."
"You mean force?"
"No; although I doubt not that might suffice. I mean cupidity. Each sailor aboard has an interest in the salvage of this vessel under the English law. You tell me the schooner was a slaver, driven out to sea by storm immediately after discharging a cargo of slaves. There must be gold aboard—perhaps treasure also, for I cannot think a slaver above piracy if chance arose. Let the crew dream that dream, and you will need no whip to drive them into an English port." ”

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Randall Parrish, Wolves of the Sea — XXVIII. A New Plan of Escape (1918)

“ The swift slaver made excellent progress in spite of light winds, and proved easy to handle. Watkins found enough to occupy the crew on deck and aloft, and they seemed contented, although I noticed the fellows gathered together in groups whenever idle, and discussed the situation earnestly. While they might not be entirely satisfied, and, no doubt, some fear lingered in their minds, the fellows lacked leadership for any revolt, and would remain quiet for the present at least. ”

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Randall Parrish, Wolves of the Sea — XXVIII. A New Plan of Escape (1918)

“ It was a pleasant night in spite of the darkness, the air soft, and refreshing. We divided the men into watches, Watkins selecting the more capable for lookouts. I explained to these the danger, and posted them on the forecastle heads, ready to respond instantly to any call. ”

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Randall Parrish, Wolves of the Sea — XXVIII. A New Plan of Escape (1918)

“ You wrong yourself, even as you have been wronged. You have already done that which shall win you freedom, if it be properly presented to those in power. I mean that it shall be, once I am safely back in Virginia. ”

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Randall Parrish, Wolves of the Sea — XXVIII. A New Plan of Escape (1918)

“ He listened gravely to what I had to say, with little comment, and was evidently weighing every argument in his mind.
"I've bin in Virginia, and Maryland, sir," he said at last seriously, "and if the young woman is a Fairfax, she'll likely have influence enough ter do just whut she says. They ain't over-kind ter pirates in them provinces o' late, I've bin told—but the savin' o' her life wud make a heap o' difference with the Governor. Yer know she's a Fairfax?"
"Absolutely. I told you the story that night in the forecastle, and I take more risk than any of you in giving myself up. ”

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Randall Parrish, Wolves of the Sea — XXVIII. A New Plan of Escape (1918)

“ All most of 'em think about is ter escape bein' hanged. If they wus only sure thar wus treasure aboard, like you suspicion there may be, I guess most of 'em would face hell ter git their hands on a share of it. ”

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Randall Parrish, Wolves of the Sea — XXVIII. A New Plan of Escape (1918)

“ The locker was filled with flags, representing almost every nation on earth. Evidently the Santa Marie was willing to fly any colors, which would insure safety, or allay suspicion in her nefarious trade. I dragged these out, and spread them on the deck abaft the cabin, thus forming a very comfortable bed, and at last induced the girl to lie down, wrapping her in a blanket. ”

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