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Burning with indignation, Midshipman Pennington fell back to walk with
Hallam.
CHAPTER II
DAVE'S PAP-SHEET ADVICE
When our party reached the landing a lively scene lay before them.
Fully a hundred midshipmen, belonging to the first, second and third
classes, were waiting to be transported out to one or another of th... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"I'm going to get mine changed, if I can," growled Pennington, wheeling
upon Dave Darrin. "I'm much too close to a greaser. I'm afraid I may get
my uniforms spotted, as well as my character."
"Stop that, Pen!" warned Dave, stationing himself squarely before the
angry Pennington. "I don't know just how far you're respo... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
Dr. Mackenzie came at once, turned on a reflector light, and gazed into
Midshipman Pennington's mouth.
"Have you tried to treat this tooth yourself, in any way?" queried the
ship's surgeon.
"Yes, sir; I was so crazy with the pain, while in Annapolis, that I am
afraid I did something that will get me into trouble," rep... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Mr. Pennington, I shall send you at once, in a launch, over to the
commandant of cadets to report this matter in person to him," said
Captain Scott gravely. "Mr. Hallam, you will go with Mr. Pennington."
Then, after the two had departed, an apprentice messenger went through
the ship calling Dave's name. That young ma... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Unfortunately, you are quite right," smiled Dave. "Still, I'd do the
same thing over again."
"Oh, of course you would," assented Dan. "That's because you're Dave
Darrin."
Here a voice like a bass horn was heard.
"All third classmen report to the quarter-deck immediately!"
This order was repeated in other parts of the... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
Before the youngsters were ordered to their berths that night Third
Classman Pennington had found opportunity to do a good deal of talking
to a few comrades who would listen to him.
Pennington was determined to stir up a hornet's nest for Dave Darrin.
CHAPTER III
MIDSHIPMAN PENNINGTON GOES TOO FAR
At eight o'clock t... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
That morning none of the midshipmen were called upon to handle any of
the fascinating-looking machinery. Nearly the whole of this tour of
practical instruction was taken up by the remarks of the chief
electrician. As he spoke, Whittam moved over to one piece or another of
mechanism and explained its uses. Finally, he ... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"One midshipman, sir, after having been instructed to touch nothing,
rested his hand on one of the brass rods."
"His name?"
"I don't know the names of many of the young gentlemen yet, sir, so I
don't know the particular midshipman's name, sir."
"Then point him out to me," insisted the officer.
There was hardly any nee... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
Descending lower into the ship, the chief engineer led the young middies
over a grating, and paused at the head of an iron ladder.
"Pass down in orderly fashion, single file," directed the chief
engineer, halting. "When at the foot of this ladder, cross a grating to
port side, and then descend a second ladder, which y... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Pass the word for the chief water tender," ordered the engineer,
turning to one of the firemen.
The messenger soon came back with a pleasant-faced, stalwart man of
forty.
"Heistand," ordered the chief engineer, "give these members of the first
section, third: class, steam instruction, a thorough drill in firing."
"Ay... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Now, young gentlemen," resumed the chief water tender, "take your
shovels and fill in lively under boilers B and D."
Three or four times Heistand checked one or another of the midshipmen,
to show him a more correct way of handling the shovel. Yet, in good
time, both furnaces were primed.
"Now, Mr. Dalzell, please det... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
Dave flushed still more hotly, but said nothing.
Midshipman Dalzell now marched the section from the furnace room, and
dismissed it. It was near noon, and would soon be time for the middies
to eat.
Dave hurried away, washed, changed his uniform, and then stepped away
swiftly to place himself on the report.
"I was sorr... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Well!" insisted Pennington coldly.
"The second thing you did was, when hauling the fires, to drop red-hot
metal across one of my shoes, setting it on fire."
"Well?" insisted Pennington more coldly.
"If you mean to contend that either one was an accident," resumed Dave,
"then--"
But he found himself obliged to pause f... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
The on-coming officer, a lieutenant, junior grade, was looking at the
floor as he came along.
Suddenly he paused, seemed lost in thought, then wheeled and walked back
whence he had come.
Dan breathed more easily. Dave heaved a sigh of relief.
As for Pennington, that midshipman had wheeled and was stealing rapidly
down... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"I don't believe there's any danger of that," retorted Darrin, with an
ironical glance at Pennington's damaged-looking nose.
"Confound you, sir," hissed the other midshipman, "don't you dare to be
insolent with me."
"Why, I had thought," observed Dave, "that, of your own choice, the
period of courtesies between us had... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"So I am--be sure of it. I will amend my statement by saying that I will
send a second to see you."
"Save time by sending him to Dalzell."
"Very good, Mr. Darrin."
"Is that all you wished to say to me?"
"Yes."
"Very good, Mr. Pennington."
With two very stiff nods the midshipmen parted.
Pennington hastened at once in s... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
These two midshipmen went to see Dan Dalzell.
"Wait until I send for Mr. Farley," proposed Dalzell. He soon had that
midshipman, who was wholly willing to serve Darrin in any capacity.
"We're ready to have the fight this evening," proposed Midshipman
Decker.
"We're not," retorted Dan, with vigor.
"Why not?"
"This fore... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
One after another the launches sped ashore, carrying their swarms of
distinguished looking young midshipmen.
The fight party managed to get off all in the same boat, and on one of
the earliest trips.
Pennington was to have ordinary shore leave on the cruise, his fifty
demerits to be paid for by loss of privileges on h... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Time!"
Both men had their guards up. As the word left the referee's lips each
tried two or three passes which the other blocked. Midshipman Pennington
was trying to take his opponent's "measure."
Then Dave ducked, darted, dodged and wheeled about. Pennington had to
follow him, and it made the latter angry.
"Stand up ... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
Dave still used his footwork, and most cleverly. Yet, wherever he went,
Pen followed him nimbly. It didn't look so one sided now.
Then Pennington, at last, managed to deliver one blow on Darrin's right
short ribs. It took a lot of Dave's spare wind; he raced about, seeking
to regain his wind before allowing close quar... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
That jarred the larger midshipman. He plunged in, heavily and blindly,
blocking one of Darrin's blows by wrapping both arms around him.
"None of that, Mr. Pennington! Break away fast!" ordered Midshipman
Remington quickly.
Dave took a fair get away, not attempting to strike as the clinch was
broken. But an instant lat... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Just waltz in and show him," whispered Dalzell, as the call sounded.
Pennington entered the sixth round with more confidence. He began, at
the outset, to drive in heavy blows, nor did Dave do much dodging.
Bump! Twenty-five seconds only of this round had gone when Darrin landed
his right fist with fearful force upon ... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
IN TROUBLE ON FOREIGN SOIL
From Hampton Roads the Battleship Squadron, with the midshipmen on
board, sailed directly for Plymouth, England.
During most of the voyage over slow cruising speed was used. By the time
that England's coast was sighted the third-class middies found they knew
much more about a battleship tha... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Say, but we're slackening speed!" quivered Dalzell, when the meal was
nearly finished.
"Headway has stopped," declared Darrin a few moments later.
"Listen, everyone!" called Farley. "Don't you hear the rattle of the
anchor chains?"
"Gentlemen, as we're forbidden to make too much racket," proposed
irrepressible Dan, "... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Oh, if we were only going ashore to-night!" murmured Hallam. There were
many others to echo the thought, but all knew that it could not be done.
"Couldn't we find a trick for slipping ashore after lights out?" eagerly
queried Dickey, who was not noted as a "greaser."
"Could we?" quivered Hallam, who, with few demerit... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Come on, then," approved Dan.
Plymouth is an old-fashioned English seaport that has been rather famous
ever since the thirteenth century. Many parts of the town, including
whole streets, look as though the houses had been built since that time.
This is especially true of many of the streets near the water front.
For ... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
Pennington's eyes gleamed when he caught sight of Darrin, Dalzell and
Farley--for Pen had a scheme of his own in mind.
Not far from Pennington stood a little Englishman with keen eyes and a
jovial face. Pen stepped over to him.
"There are the three midshipmen I was telling you about," whispered
Pennington, slipping a ... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
Unsuspecting, the three middies stepped inside the darkened shed.
Suddenly the door banged, and a padlock clicked outside.
"Here, stop that, you rascally joker!" roared Dalzell, wheeling about.
"What does this mean?"
"Big trouble!" spoke Dave Darrin seriously and with a face from which
the color was fast receding.
CH... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Of course we can," jeered Dave Darrin. "But what officer is fool enough
to believe such a cock-and-bull story as this one will seem? At the very
least, the commandant would believe that we had been playing some pretty
stiff prank ourselves, in order to get treated in this fashion. No, no,
fellows! We may just as well... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Say! Look at that!" cried Dave suddenly.
He pointed to a solid looking, not very heavy ship's spar.
"What good will that thing do us?" asked Farley rather dubiously.
"Let's see if we can raise it to our shoulders," proposed Dave Darrin
radiantly. "Then well find out!"
"Hurrah!" quivered Dan Dalzell, bending over the ... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
The English skipper was quick to act. He routed out two deckhands, who
quickly cast off. Almost while the deckhands were doing this the skipper
rang the engineer's bell.
"Come into the wheel-'ouse with me," invited the skipper pleasantly,
which invitation the three middies accepted. "Now, then, young
gentlemen, 'ow di... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
Midshipman Pennington was chuckling deeply over the supposed fact that
he had at last succeeded in bringing Darrin in for as many demerits as
Darrin had helped heap upon him.
"That'll break his heart as an avowed greaser," Pen told himself. "With
all the demerits Darrin will get, he'll have no heart for greasing the
r... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
Always, at home and abroad, the "middy" must maintain his own dignity
and that of his country and service. Should he fail seriously, he is
regarded by his superiors and by the Navy Department as being unfit to
defend the honor of his flag.
The wildest group from the summer practice fleet was that made up of
Pennington... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Who's overboard!" demanded the commanding officer.
"Hallam, sir----"
"And Darrin, sir----"
"And Dalzell, sir----"
"How many?" demanded the captain sharply.
"Three, sir."
"How did so many fall overboard?"
"Mr. Hallam was frolicking, sir," reported Midshipman Farley, "and lost
his footing."
"But Mr. Darrin and Mr. Dalz... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
Several of the mute, anxious midshipmen shook their heads.
"You'll realize the difficulties of the situation within the next few
minutes," remarked the lieutenant. "I am sorry to crush your hopes for
your classmates, but this is all a part of the day's work in the Navy."
The largest steam launches from all three of th... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
As a result of more signals flown from the flagship, all unnecessary
duties of midshipmen for the day were ordered suspended.
In the afternoon the chaplain on each battleship held funeral services
over the three lost midshipmen. Officers, middies and crew attended on
board each vessel.
CHAPTER IX
THE DESPAIR OF THE ... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
Some three minutes it took the two chums to meet. Dave Darrin was all
but exhausted, for Hallam was now unconscious.
As Darrin clutched at the buoy he tried to shout, though the voice came
weakly:
"Catch hold of Hallam. I'm down and----"
But Dan understood, even before he heard. While Dave clutched at one of
the life ... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
At such times Dave and Dan shouted with all the power of their lusty
young lungs.
Alternately Dan and Dave tried the effect of rising as far as they could
and frantically waving an arm. There was not a cap to wave among the
three of them.
"I'm beginning to feel discouraged," grunted Dave in disgust at last.
"They must... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Not if I'm seaman enough to read the compass by what's visible of the
sun," returned Midshipman Darrin.
"Then there's no help for it," answered Dan, choking slightly. "I wonder
if we could do anything for Hallam?"
"We won't do anything to bring him to, anyway," muttered Darrin. "Under
these circumstances I wouldn't d... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Of course," assented Darrin rather reluctantly.
"And what became of the fleet!"
Dave and Dan looked at each other before the former replied:
"Oh, well, Hally, brace up! The ships searched for us a long time, and
some launches were put out after us. But they couldn't see our little
heads above the big waves, and so---... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"They may see us!" cried Hallam eagerly.
"Three battleships and as many launches failed to find us," retorted
Dan. "And they were looking for us, too."
As the vessel came nearer and the hull became visible, it took on the
appearance of a liner.
"Why, it looks as though she'd run right over us when she gets nearer,"
cr... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
But the captain and the ship's doctor cut short any attempt at lionizing
by rushing the midshipmen to a stateroom containing three berths. Here,
under the doctor's orders, the trio were stripped and rubbed down. Then
they were rolled into blankets, and hot coffee brought to them in their
berths, while their wet clothi... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
Most carefully indeed the three midshipmen climbed down a rope ladder
and were received by an ensign from the "Massachusetts," who next gave
the American Navy's profound thanks to the rescuers of the middies.
"Kindly lower that United States property that was in our care, sir!"
Dave Darrin called up.
There was good-hu... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
Darkness had fallen when Dave, Dan, Farley and several other midshipmen
gathered to talk in low tones at the stern rail.
Presently all of them wandered away but Dave. He stood close to the
rail, enjoying the bumping motion every time the descending stern hit
one of the rolling waves.
Presently, thinking he saw a light... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
In the meantime, however, while the boat was on its way to the buoy, a
pulsing scene had been enacted on board.
Farley went straight up to Midshipman Pennington.
"Sir," demanded Farley hotly, "why did you push Mr. Darrin over the
rail."
Pennington looked at his questioner as one stunned.
"I--I did push Darrin over," a... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"I beg to report that I've come aboard, sir," Darrin uttered.
"And very glad we are of it, Mr. Darrin," replied the officer. "You will
go to your locker, change your clothing and then report to the captain,
sir."
"Aye, aye, sir."
With another salute, Dave hastened below, followed by Dan Dalzell, who
was intent on atte... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"I was the first to imply the charge," broke in Farley quickly. "I
withdraw it, and apologize to both of you."
There was more handshaking.
During the next few days, while Darry and Pen did not become by any
means intimate, they no longer made any effort to avoid each other, but
spoke frankly when they met.
The remaini... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
Dan, having no particular associations with the gentler sex, took a
stroll around town to meet any old friends who might care to see him
again.
Dave was shown into the parlor at the Meade home. Soon after Belle came
swiftly in, her face beaming with delight.
"Oh, but you're not in uniform!" was her first disappointed ... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"You've seen the district messenger boys on the street, haven't you?"
"Yes, of course; but what--"
"Our uniforms look very much like theirs," declared Dave.
"I'm afraid I can't undertake to believe you," Belle pouted.
"Well, anyway, you girls will soon have a chance to see our uniforms.
Just as soon as our hops start,... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"What is your name for 'fresh' down at Annapolis!" Belle wanted to know.
"Touge."
"And for being a bit worse than touge?"
"Ratey."
"Which did they call you?" demanded Belle.
Dave started, then sat up straight, staring at Miss Meade.
"I see that your tongue hasn't lost its old incisiveness," he laughed.
"Not among my f... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"What are you thinking of?" asked Belle.
"What a pity it is that I am doomed to a short life," sighed Darrin.
"A short life? What do you mean?" Belle asked.
"Why, I'm going to be assassinated, the first hop that you attend at the
Naval Academy."
"So I'm a gold brick, am I?" frowned Belle.
"You--a--gold brick?" stammer... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Poor boy!" murmured Belle, looking at him fully. "You've been a plebe
until lately, and you haven't been allowed to see any girls. I'm not
going to take advantage of you as heartlessly as that."
Yet something in her eyes gave the midshipman hope.
"Belle," he continued eagerly, "don't trifle with me. Tell me--will you... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Are you sure that you would?"
"Oh, yes! By gracious! There's Danny going around the corner above at
this very moment."
Belle had looked in the same instant.
"Yes; and a skirt swished around the corner with him," declared Belle
impressively. "It would be funny, wouldn't it, if you didn't happen to
know all about Dan D... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
Since even the happiest times must all end so the latter part of
September drew near.
Then came the day when Dave and Dan met at the railway station. A host
of others were there to see them off, for the midshipmen still had
crowds of friends in the good old home town.
A ringing of bells, signaling brakesmen, a rolling... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Oh, I beg a million pardons, Dave, old boy!" cried Dalzell.
"You needn't," came Dave's frank answer. "I'm proud of that treasure and
of all it means to me."
"And I'm glad for you, David, little giant."
Their hands met in hearty clasp, and that was all that was said on that
subject at the time.
"But, seriously," Dan g... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
The football squad was out now and training in deadly earnest. There
were many big games to be played, but most of all the middies longed to
tow West Point's Army eleven into the port of defeat.
In their first year Dave and Dan had looked forward longingly to joining
the gridiron squad. They had even practised somewha... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"It's a pity my father never taught me to swear," grumbled Dalzell, in
the privacy of their room.
"Stow that talk," ordered Darrin, "and shove off into the deeper waters
of greater effort."
"Greater effort?" demanded Dan, in a rage. "Why I study, now, every
possible moment of the time allowed for such foolishness. And... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Every one of them, sir," affirmed Midshipman Freeman gravely, though
there was a twinkle in his eyes.
"And did you come through the course easily?" asked Page.
"Not easily," admitted the first classman. "There isn't anything at
Annapolis that is easy, except the dancing. In fact, during the first
two months very few ... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"It sounds foolish, now," grinned Darrin. "I'm beginning to feel ashamed
of myself."
"Mr. Freeman," protested Page, "you've saved us from suicide, or some
other gruesome fate."
"Then I'll drop in once in a while again," promised the first classman.
"But that will take time from your own studies," remonstrated Darrin
g... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
On the evening of the day following there was to be a midshipman hop on
the floor of the great gym.
Moreover, it was the very hop that Belle Meade and Laura Bentley had
finally selected to attend. Mrs. Meade was coming with the girls as
chaperon.
"Oh, but I shall feel fine and light hearted for going to the dance!"
mu... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Come on," commanded Dave, leaping up, "we'll run up to the deck above,
and see if we can't find Mr. Freeman in."
"What good will that do?" demanded Dan. "Freeman is a first classman,
but he hasn't any particular drag with the Board."
"It won't do any harm, anyway, for us to have a talk with an older
classman," argued... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
At the desk they sent up their cards to Mrs. Meade, then stepped into
the parlor.
Barely two minutes had passed when Belle and Laura flew downstairs.
"Mother says she'll be down as soon as she fancies you'll care about
seeing her," laughed Belle.
"And how are you getting on in your classes?" asked Laura Bentley,
glanc... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"I hope not," replied Darrin evasively.
"Dave, that isn't a direct answer," warned Belle, raising her eyebrows.
"Do you consider me entitled to one?"
"Yes. What's the question?"
"Are you in any trouble here?"
"No, I'm thankful to say."
"Then is Dan?"
"Belle, I'd rather not answer that."
"Why----"
"Well, because, if he... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
Midshipman Treadwell, of the first class, caught sight of Belle as she
entered the gym at Dave Darrin's side.
With Treadwell it happened to be one of those violent though unusually
silly affairs known as "love at first sight."
As for Belle, she was not likely to have eyes for anyone in particular,
save Dave.
Treadwell... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Don't forget that dance, Darry! Two if there is any show."
Midshipman Darrin nodded slightly. As he turned to Belle, that young
lady demanded lightly:
"Is that pirate one of your friends, Dave?"
"Not more so than any other comrades in the brigade," Darrin answered.
"Why?"
"Nothing, only I saw you two speaking togethe... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Very good, sir," replied Treadwell coldly, and moved away.
"Now, I'll wager anything that Treadwell is sore with me," murmured Dave
to himself. "However, Belle is the one to be pleased."
It was a particularly gay and pleasant hop. When it was over Dave and
Dan escorted the girls and Mrs. Meade back to the hotel. The ... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"You're wrong there," retorted Dave coldly and truthfully "I didn't."
"Then how did it happen?"
"I can't discuss that with you," Darrin rejoined. "I didn't make any
effort, though, to spoil your chance of a dance with the young lady."
"Mr. Darrin, I don't choose to believe you, sir!"
Dave's face went crimson, then pal... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
CHAPTER XVI
HOW DAN FACED THE BOARD
"We trust, Mr. Dalzell, that you can make some statement or explanation
that will show that we shall be justified in retaining you as a
midshipman in the Naval Academy."
It was the superintendent of the United States Naval Academy who was
speaking.
Dan's hour of great ordeal had c... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
[Illustration: "Have You Any Explanation to Offer, Mr. Dalzell?"]
The superintendent turned to a printed pamphlet in which were set forth
the records of the midshipmen for the year before.
"Mr. Dalzell," asked another member of the Board, "do you feel that you
are really suited for the life of the Navy? Is it your hig... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"How did you come out, Danny boy?" anxiously inquired Dave Darrin as the
two, in their room, hastily prepared to answer the coming call for
dinner formation.
"I wish I knew," replied Dalzell wistfully. "I said all that I could say
without being everlastingly fresh."
After the brigade had been formed for dinner, and th... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"You're wrong," murmured Dalzell, looking very solemn. "Here come Farley
and Page right now."
In another moment the seconds had reached Darrin and his chum.
"To-night?" asked Dave quietly.
"Yes," nodded Page.
"Time?"
"Just after recall."
"Good," murmured Darrin. "You two come for me, and I'll be ready. And I
thank bot... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"It looks like a shame to take the money, Tread," murmured referee
Edgerton.
"I don't want to pound the youngster hard," explained Midshipman
Treadwell, in an undertone. "Yet I've got to teach him both to respect
my class and myself."
On this point, as an official of the fight, Referee Edgerton did not
feel called upo... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
Two or three body blows Dave succeeded in parrying so that they glanced,
doing him little harm.
Then there came an almost crunching sound. Treadwell's right fist had
landed, almost dazing the youngster with its weight against his nose.
There was a swift, free rush of the red. Darrin had yielded up "first
blood" in the... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
Just after the second knock-down, time was called for the end of the
round.
"You'll get him yet, Darry," was Page's prediction, but he did not speak
as hopefully as before.
Farley, too, was full of loyalty for his friend and fellow-classman, but
he did not allow this to blind his judgment. Farley's opinion was that
Da... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"--five, six, seven, eight, nine--ten!"
At the sound of eight Dave Darrin had made a strenuous effort to rise.
Yet he had swayed, fallen back slightly, then forced himself with a rush
to his feet.
But Midshipman Treadwell drew back, both fists hanging at his sides, for
the "ten" had been spoken, and Dave Darrin had lo... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Oh, very well," agreed Treadwell, nonchalantly. "At any time that you
wish, Mr. Darrin--any time."
"How would fifteen minutes from now do?" demanded Dave, smiling coolly.
Treadwell fairly gasped, though only from sheer astonishment.
"Why, if your seconds and the officials think that fair to you, Mr.
Darrin," replied ... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Are you bound to fight to-night, Mr. Darrin?"
"I am, sir."
"Then I suppose it goes--it has to," assented Midshipman Edgerton
moodily. "But of all the irrational--"
"Just what I said, sir," nodded Page.
"I shall be ready, sir, when the fifteen minutes are up," continued
Dave. "But I am certain that I shall need all th... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"I reckon we'd better," nodded Conners. "You must have got stiff from
standing still after the late mix-up."
"No kinks but what will iron out at once," chuckled Treadwell. "I'll
show you as soon as I get in action."
His two seconds rubbed him down loyally.
"Are you ready, gentlemen?" called Midshipman Edgerton.
Both m... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
Dave was ready quite twenty seconds before the call of time for the
second round.
Treadwell, however, took his full time in responding. At the last moment
he took another dab with the wet sponge against his swollen left eye.
"Time!"
With a suppressed yell Treadwell rushed at his opponent. Dave had to
sidestep to his o... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Help me to my feet," urged the first classman, who was sitting up.
His seconds complied. Then Midshipman Treadwell held out his hand.
"Here's my hand," he said rather thickly. "And I apologize, too, Mr.
Darrin."
"Then say no more about it, please," begged Dave, as their hands met in
a strong clasp.
None of the others... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
These two enlisted men of the Navy had been spectators and auditors of
all that had taken place.
Not until the last midshipman had left the ground did the sailor and
marine emerge from their hiding place.
"Well, of all the game fights!" muttered the marine.
"Me? I'm hoping that some day I fight under that gallant midd... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
To his left he turned, acknowledging smartly the crisp salute given him
by the midshipman assistant officer of the day.
Into the outer office of the officer in charge stepped Mr. Willow, and
thence on into the smaller room where Lieutenant-Commander Stearns sat
reading.
"Oh, good evening, Willow," hailed Lieut. Stearn... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"Yes, I do," rejoined the junior officer rather stiffly.
"Oh, dear, what is the service coming to?" gasped Stearns ironically.
"Why, Willow, we never heard of such things when we were midshipmen
here. Now, did we?"
"I'm afraid we did--sometimes," admitted the junior officer. "But duty
is duty, you know, my dear Stearn... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"But--but the breach of regulations!" stammered the duty-mad lieutenant.
"My dear fellow, neither you nor I know anything about this
fight--officially. The Navy, after all, is a fighting machine. Do you
feel that the Navy can afford to lose a fighting man like that
youngster?"
So Lieutenant Willow left Lieutenant-Comm... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
She exerted herself all through the Stearns' dinner to captivate Dave
Darrin. He, without diminution of love and loyalty to Belle Mead, was
glad to be on friendly terms with this dashing and sprightly girl.
Coffee was served in the drawing room. Several officers dropped in.
Marian, who wished no one to come between he... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
Marian Stevens came to Annapolis several times during the latter half of
the year, and as it is expected that the future officer shall have
social as well as Naval training, Dave Darrin met her often.
Exasperation that she could draw the young midshipman on only so far
soon changed in Miss Stevens to anger and chagrin... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"David, old boy, this picture would make a good exhibit in a
breach-of-promise suit."
"That's an unkind remark to make about a fine girl like Miss Stevens,"
said Dave coldly.
Dan stared, then went off, pondering.
Belle Meade, in her Gridley home, received one day a large, square, thin
package. She saw the mark of the ... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
If Mrs. Meade deplored this, Dave Darrin did not. It showed him at least
that the girl's apparent coldness was not caused by her interest in some
other young man.
But when the girls came in and Belle greeted him cordially, to be sure,
but with something of restraint, his heart sank again.
"What's the matter, Belle? Ha... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
"You are a friend of Dave's, aren't you?" asked Marian.
"Of Mr. Darrin's? Oh, yes, we've always known each other."
"Then you've been here to many of these dances?"
"Only two."
"Too bad you could not have been here oftener. This has been an
unusually brilliant season. Really, many of the young people have lost
their he... | Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis: Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) | 1868 | 1922 | ['en'] | 12 | {'United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction'} | PG10045 | |
Carol David and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
SALUTE TO ADVENTURERS
BY
JOHN BUCHAN
[Illustration: 1798 EDINBURGH]
TO MAJOR-GENERAL THE HON. SIR REGINALD TALBOT, K.C.B.
I tell of old Virginian ways;
And who more fit my tale to scan
Than you, who knew in far-off days
The eager horse... | Salute to Adventurers | Buchan, John | 1875 | 1940 | ['en'] | 24 | {'Scottish Americans -- Virginia -- Fiction', 'Historical fiction', 'Glasgow (Scotland) -- Fiction', 'Virginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction', 'Jamestown (Va.) -- Fiction'} | PG10046 | |
SALUTE TO ADVENTURERS.
CHAPTER I.
THE SWEET-SINGERS.
When I was a child in short-coats a spaewife came to the town-end, and
for a silver groat paid by my mother she riddled my fate. It came to
little, being no more than that I should miss love and fortune in
the sunlight and find them in the rain. The woman was a hag... | Salute to Adventurers | Buchan, John | 1875 | 1940 | ['en'] | 24 | {'Scottish Americans -- Virginia -- Fiction', 'Historical fiction', 'Glasgow (Scotland) -- Fiction', 'Virginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction', 'Jamestown (Va.) -- Fiction'} | PG10046 | |
My mother besought me to leave her. "What," she would say, "has young
blood to do with this bickering of kirks and old wives' lamentations?
You have to learn and see and do, Andrew. And it's time you were
beginning." But I would not listen to her, till by the mercy of God we
got my father safely forth of Scotland, and... | Salute to Adventurers | Buchan, John | 1875 | 1940 | ['en'] | 24 | {'Scottish Americans -- Virginia -- Fiction', 'Historical fiction', 'Glasgow (Scotland) -- Fiction', 'Virginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction', 'Jamestown (Va.) -- Fiction'} | PG10046 | |
The place was grown up with grass and sore neglected. Weeds made a
carpet on the avenue, and the dykes were broke by cattle at a dozen
places. Suddenly through the falling water there stood up the gaunt end
of a house. It was no cot or farm, but a proud mansion, though badly
needing repair. A low stone wall bordered a... | Salute to Adventurers | Buchan, John | 1875 | 1940 | ['en'] | 24 | {'Scottish Americans -- Virginia -- Fiction', 'Historical fiction', 'Glasgow (Scotland) -- Fiction', 'Virginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction', 'Jamestown (Va.) -- Fiction'} | PG10046 | |
"Your business, man?" she cried, with an imperious voice.
I took off my bonnet, and made an awkward bow.
"Madam, I am on my way to Edinburgh," I stammered, for I was mortally
ill at ease with women. "I am uncertain of the road in this weather,
and come to beg direction."
"You left the road three miles back," she said.... | Salute to Adventurers | Buchan, John | 1875 | 1940 | ['en'] | 24 | {'Scottish Americans -- Virginia -- Fiction', 'Historical fiction', 'Glasgow (Scotland) -- Fiction', 'Virginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction', 'Jamestown (Va.) -- Fiction'} | PG10046 | |
I had done better to think of the road. I found the Howe Burn readily
enough, and scrambled up its mossy bottom. By this time the day was
wearing late, and the mist was deepening into the darker shades of
night. It is an eery business to be out on the hills at such a season,
for they are deathly quiet except for the l... | Salute to Adventurers | Buchan, John | 1875 | 1940 | ['en'] | 24 | {'Scottish Americans -- Virginia -- Fiction', 'Historical fiction', 'Glasgow (Scotland) -- Fiction', 'Virginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction', 'Jamestown (Va.) -- Fiction'} | PG10046 | |
I began to run, to loosen my numbed limbs, and presently fell headlong
over a little scaur into a moss-hole. When I crawled out, with peat
plastering my face and hair, I found I had lost my notion of the
light's whereabouts. I strove to find another hillock, but I seemed now
to be in a flat space of bog. I could only ... | Salute to Adventurers | Buchan, John | 1875 | 1940 | ['en'] | 24 | {'Scottish Americans -- Virginia -- Fiction', 'Historical fiction', 'Glasgow (Scotland) -- Fiction', 'Virginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction', 'Jamestown (Va.) -- Fiction'} | PG10046 | |
I would have fled if I could; but Providence willed it otherwise. The
edge of the bank on which I stood had been rotted by the rain, and the
whole thing gave under my feet. I slithered down into the sheepfold,
and pitched headforemost among the worshipping women. And at that, with
a yell, the long man leaped over the ... | Salute to Adventurers | Buchan, John | 1875 | 1940 | ['en'] | 24 | {'Scottish Americans -- Virginia -- Fiction', 'Historical fiction', 'Glasgow (Scotland) -- Fiction', 'Virginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction', 'Jamestown (Va.) -- Fiction'} | PG10046 | |
But I saw it was time for me to be speaking up.
"I am neither gangrel, nor spy, nor Amalekite, nor yet am I Zebedee
Linklater. My name is Andrew Garvald, and I have to-day left my home to
make my way to Edinburgh College. I tried a short road in the mist, and
here I am."
"Nay, but what seek ye?" cried Muckle John. "Th... | Salute to Adventurers | Buchan, John | 1875 | 1940 | ['en'] | 24 | {'Scottish Americans -- Virginia -- Fiction', 'Historical fiction', 'Glasgow (Scotland) -- Fiction', 'Virginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction', 'Jamestown (Va.) -- Fiction'} | PG10046 | |
No one spoke to me, but the ragged company sought each their
sleeping-place. A woman with a kindly face jogged me on the elbow, and
from the neuk of her plaid gave me a bit of oatcake and a piece of
roasted moorfowl. This made my supper, with a long drink from a
neighbouring burn. None hindered my movements, so, likin... | Salute to Adventurers | Buchan, John | 1875 | 1940 | ['en'] | 24 | {'Scottish Americans -- Virginia -- Fiction', 'Historical fiction', 'Glasgow (Scotland) -- Fiction', 'Virginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction', 'Jamestown (Va.) -- Fiction'} | PG10046 | |
It was time that I was cutting loose from this ill-omened company and
continuing my road Edinburgh-wards. We were lying in a wide trough of
the Pentland Hills, which I well remembered. The folk of the plains
called it the Cauldstaneslap, and it made an easy path for sheep and
cattle between the Lothians and Tweeddale.... | Salute to Adventurers | Buchan, John | 1875 | 1940 | ['en'] | 24 | {'Scottish Americans -- Virginia -- Fiction', 'Historical fiction', 'Glasgow (Scotland) -- Fiction', 'Virginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction', 'Jamestown (Va.) -- Fiction'} | PG10046 |
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