HARRY TEMPEST; OR, THE PIRATE'S PROTEGE. AN AMERICAN NAUTICAL ROMANCE.
BYHARRY HAZEL,
AUTHOR OF "THE KING'S CRUISERS; OR, THE REBEL AND THE ROVER," "FLORINE; OR, THE BUTINEERS," "MIDDY OF THE MACEDONIAN," "MAD JACK," "THREE PIRATES," "YANKEE JACK," &C.
NEW YORK:
H. LONG & BROTHER,
121 NASAU-STREET.
ENTERED, according to Act of Congress, in the Year One Thousand Eight Hund and Fifty-three, by H. LONG & BROTHER, in the Office of the Clerk of District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of New York.
PREFACE.
THE story of "HARRY TEMPEST" is not a production of the imagination alone; indeed, its most remarkable incidents actually occurred; and were we disposed, we might mention the real names of the Buccaneer Chief, his Lieutenant, and our interesting and brave young hero, Edward Duvalle. But we prefer to leave it to our readers to exercise their memory in regard to the leading events narrated, and the real characters will naturally present themselves, especially to the minds of those who were upon the stage of life twenty years ago.
HARRY HAZEL.
CONTENTS.
- CHAPTER I. A calm on the Atlantic—The "Sparta" and her crew—The strange Passenger—His Interview with Fanny Floyd—Daring Feat of Edward Duvalle—His Mysterious Conduct—A quiet Love Scene. 7
- CHAPTER II. A sail descried—Her suspicious Appearance—Captain Wingate and the mate of the Sparta—Alarm of the Latter—Interview with Edward Duvalle—His corroboration of the Captain's opinion in regard to the chase—The boxes of Muskets—The strange Sail a Pirate! 15
- CHAPTER III. The clipper Vision alias Spitfire—A Frigate is descried—Captain Ringbold and his Lieutenant, De Soto—Elegant Costume of the Latter—The Mutinous Pirate! 25
- CHAPTER IV. Sanguinary Punishment—Ringbold's plan to capture the Merchantman and escape the Frigate. 28
- CHAPTER V. The conduct of the Pirate accounted for—Preparations for Defence—The boats of the Schooner heave in sight—Are hailed by the Captain, and a musket ball returned—The first gun from the Sparta, and its terrible Execution—Dismay of the Pirates—A portion of them gain the deck of the Sparta—A desperate Conflict—Conduct of Duvalle—Single combat, in which De Soto is defeated by Edward Duvalle. 33
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- CHAPTER VI. Hailing the Schooner—Glee of the Pirates at their golden prospects—Success of the Ruse—Consternation and destruction of the Second Detachment of Pirates—Duvalle and fifteen men prepare to embark in the boats for the purpose of attacking the Spitfire. 43
- CHAPTER VII. Embarkation of the Sparta's crew under Duvalle—They board the Spitfire—Confusion of the Pirates—A desperate Encounter between our hero and the Buccaneer Chief—The latter is defeated and made a prisoner—A part of the Mystery is Unravelled—The Prize arrives alongside of the Ship—Joy of the Victors. 52
- CHAPTER VIII. Interesting conversation—Departure of the Prize—She is chased by an English Frigate—Escape and arrival at Havana—The Prize is boarded by a Revenue Officer—Queries promptly answered. 63
- CHAPTER IX. The Governor and his family—Duvalle visits the Palace, and relates his recent Adventures—The letters—Generosity of His Excellency—Florencia is introduced to Duvalle—Arrival of the British Naval officer—He demands the Vision as his Prize—Refusal of the Governor, His Anger—Interference of Duvalle—The British Officer makes his exit with a flea in his ear—Conclusion. 70
- TRE ROSE OF MATANZAS, IN TWO CHAPTERS. 85
