Securing the Mate.
CHAPTER XIX.
IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS OBTAIN POSSESSION OF THE MICHIGAN.
Jack Sanderson was a powerful man, and when he had seized the hands of Waterford, he threw his body upon that of his victim. Resistance was useless and hopeless. The mate struggled, until his breath and his strength were exhausted, and then he gave it up. I had choked him so hard, that the want of breath very soon weakened him.
"Show the men where the Spaniards are!" I called to Palmer.
But he had already indicated to the rest of our party in the cabin the room of the two passengers. I heard a slight struggle in that direction, but it was soon over, and I was satisfied that our men had effectually done their work.
"The cords, Palmer!" I called to the steward.
"Here they are. Can I help you?"