Kate Bonnet by Frank Richard Stockton
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KATE BONNET
The Romance of a Pirate's Daughter
by
FRANK R. STOCKTON
Illustrated by A. J. Keller and H. S. Potter
[Illustration: "Oh, Kate!" said Dickory, "you should have seen that wonderful pirate fight." (See page 350.)]
[Illustration]
New York D. Appleton and Company 1902 Copyright, 1901, 1903 By D. Appleton and Company All rights reserved February, 1902
CONTENTS
CHAPTER
I. TWO YOUNG PEOPLE, A SHIP, AND A FISH
II. A FRUIT-BASKET AND A FRIEND
III. THE TWO CLOCKS
IV. ON THE QUARTER-DECK
V. AN UNSUCCESSFUL ERRAND
VI. A PAIR OF SHOES AND STOCKINGS
VII. KATE PLANS
VIII. BEN GREENWAY IS CONVINCED THAT BONNET IS A PIRATE
IX. DICKORY SETS FORTH
X. CAPTAIN CHRISTOPHER VINCE
XI. BAD WEATHER
XII. FACE TO FACE
XIII. CAPTAIN BONNET GOES TO CHURCH
XIV. A GIRL TO THE FRONT
XV. THE GOVERNOR OF JAMAICA
XVI. A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE
XVII. AN ORNAMENTED BEARD
XVIII. I HAVE NO RIGHT; I AM A PIRATE
XIX. THE NEW FIRST LIEUTENANT
XX. ONE NORTH, ONE SOUTH
XXI. A PROJECTED MARRIAGE
XXII. BLADE TO BLADE
XXIII. THE ADDRESS OF THE LETTER
XXIV. BELIZE
XXV. WISE MR. DELAPLAINE
XXVI. DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS
XXVII. A GIRL WHO LAUGHED
XXVIII. LUCILLA'S SHIP
XXIX. CAPTAIN ICHABOD
XXX. DAME CHARTER MAKES A FRIEND
XXXI. MR. DELAPLAINE LEADS A BOARDING PARTY
XXXII. THE DELIVERY OF THE LETTER
XXXIII. BLACKBEARD GIVES GREENWAY SOME DIFFICULT WORK
XXXIV. CAPTAIN THOMAS OF THE ROYAL JAMES
XXXV. A CHAPTER OF HAPPENINGS
XXXVI. THE TIDE DECIDES
XXXVII. BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY
XXXVIII. AGAIN DICKORY WAS THERE
XXXIX. THE BLESSINGS WHICH COME FROM THE DEATH OF THE WICKED
XL. CAPTAIN ICHABOD PUTS THE CASE
Table of contents (by pages)
- 1: Kate Bonnet by Frank Richard Stockton
- 2: This was Master Martin Newcombe
- 3: As Master Newcombe stepped near
- 4: And her face flushed with the prospect
- 5: It would sorely disturb Madam Bonnet
- 6: Saying nothing derisive about the nautical life
- 7: New annoyances now began to beset Major Bonnet
- 8: Dickory continued There's one thing I don't like
- 9: Dickory could not believe it either
- 10: And presently Dickory came back
- 11: She looked down upon the ledge
- 12: But he thinks you safe with Ben Greenway
- 13: Nothing had he heard about Ben Greenway
- 14: Beginning to paddle vigorously
- 15: Having disposed of Captain Bonnet
- 16: Presently came Ben Greenway in a smothered rage
- 17: Instead of that I am pirate Bonnet
- 18: Ben Greenway looked at him steadfastly
- 19: Dickory Charter paddled bravely through the darkness
- 20: Early the next morning came Dickory from the kitchen
- 21: Dickory soon heard strange news
- 22: Said some to the doubter Dickory
- 23: Newcombe now expostulated with much temper
- 24: Dickory was called from the shore
- 25: Now Dame Charter was with them
- 26: For as Dickory had met Master Newcombe
- 27: Dickory observed their sad visages
- 28: Which sails from here in three days for Jamaica
- 29: In all Bridgetown and vicinity
- 30: Said Ben Greenway as they stood together
- 31: When such good luck should befall them
- 32: The merchantman now lay without headway
- 33: Havin' seen it so often at her pier at Bridgetown
- 34: Your goods will never reach Bridgetown
- 35: Ballinger could not walk a plank
- 36: Said Ben Greenway to Captain Marchand
- 37: And give them to Captain Marchand
- 38: Bonnet addressed him a question
- 39: Madam Delaplaine had been dead for several years
- 40: Delaplaine took no note of them
- 41: That things had been said in Bridgetown which Mr
- 42: And I shall keep on calling you Dickory
- 43: In a few short weeks that Dickory boy had grown to be a man
- 44: But how could Dickory know that
- 45: The soul of Captain Vince was fired
- 46: The good Delaplaine made no answer
- 47: He is not a real pirate anyway
- 48: Captain Vince frowned black as night
- 49: Dickory cannot tell me anything now
- 50: She told her lover how troubled she had been
- 51: Ben Greenway came aft to Captain Bonnet
- 52: Suddenly he turned and glared at Greenway
- 53: Which Dickory had not tied properly
- 54: When did you sail from Bridgetown
- 55: But Dickory did not reach out his hand for the money
- 56: But Dickory did not reach out his hand
- 57: He landed with Ben Greenway and Dickory
- 58: Dickory was about to follow him
- 59: With Dickory close at his heels
- 60: But Ben Greenway could very easily imagine
- 61: Dickory did not know very much
- 62: Delaplaine was troubled far more than he had yet been
- 63: Thus I might send a despatch to Captain Vince
- 64: That Captain Vince made me an offer of marriage
- 65: But I cannot go without my Dickory
- 66: And proudly stood Captain Stede Bonnet upon his quarter deck
- 67: Ben Greenway heaved a heavy sigh
- 68: Dickory Charter was in much worse case than Ben Greenway
- 69: A rope ladder was lowered and Bittern mounted to the deck
- 70: Bittern did not much like this speech
- 71: Bittern looked somewhat embarrassed
- 72: Dickory was angry and out of spirits
- 73: Blackbeard scrutinized the Revenge
- 74: He was followed into the boat by Ben Greenway
- 75: Bonnet was very much disgusted
- 76: Blackbeard brought down his hand heavily upon the table
- 77: And pillaging under the bloody Blackbeard
- 78: Exclaimed Dickory in amazement
- 79: Ben Greenway said no more to comfort him
- 80: Suddenly turning toward Ben Greenway
- 81: Leaving Dickory standing speechless
- 82: For Blackbeard was a practical man
- 83: Delaplaine would sometimes say in his heart
- 84: I have been greatly afraid of that Vince
- 85: Having taken the fancy to see Dickory always in full uniform
- 86: Dickory was no stranger to the binnacle
- 87: There was nothing noble about Captain Vince
- 88: Up came Captain Vince with his glass
- 89: Was the swift thought of Vince
- 90: Blackbeard sprung into the air
- 91: Blackbeard was not yet with them whatever happened
- 92: The great Blackbeard yelled with delight
- 93: Presently Dickory opened his eyes
- 94: Serving the pirates as well as honest traders
- 95: Basely stolen from me by that Blackbeard
- 96: Said the captain of the Belinda
- 97: Ye shallna tie yoursel' to the skirts o' the de'il
- 98: Kate shuddered and began to cry
- 99: Delaplaine in such vulgar guise
- 100: Delaplaine objected a little to this
- 101: For the great Sorby is now on deck
- 102: In storehouse or on the streets of Belize
- 103: Out of kindness to the Scotchman
- 104: I totally forgot that faithful Scotchman
- 105: After a time Dickory stopped running
- 106: But Dickory thought of no enemy and his heart was cheered
- 107: Dickory could not help smiling
- 108: During the meal Dickory briefly told his story
- 109: To the pirate captain's credit
- 110: Dickory would most gladly have taken off his coat if
- 111: Dickory hesitated for a moment
- 112: But we had a few with us when we were marooned
- 113: My ship is bound for Barbadoes
- 114: After Mander had embraced his family
- 115: Lucilla first looked at Dickory
- 116: Mander and Dickory watching on the beach
- 117: Nor could he leave Belize immediately
- 118: Delaplaine looked up in surprise
- 119: Delaplaine said nothing of this visit
- 120: Captain Ichabod swore and at times
- 121: Ever left port followed by blessings and goodwill
- 122: Delaplaine stared in amazement
- 123: Delaplaine looked at the pirate without a word
- 124: Now Dame Charter came running and puffing
- 125: Mander stepped towards Dickory and Lucilla
- 126: Clinging to the arm of Dickory
- 127: Delaplaine fairly glowed with delight
- 128: While Lucilla stepped up to Dickory
- 129: Delaplaine saw her standing thus
- 130: Delaplaine found Captain Ichabod
- 131: Delaplaine replied courteously and gratefully
- 132: Dickory fell upon his knees before Kate
- 133: If we leave that kind Captain Ichabod
- 134: A little later she remarked to Captain Ichabod
- 135: Captain Ichabod turned to Lucilla
- 136: Interpolated Greenway in surprise
- 137: But Ben Greenway was a Scotchman
- 138: I did not say I was going to Bridgetown
- 139: Ben Greenway was very much disheartened
- 140: Whenever Stede Bonnet chose to run up the Jolly Roger
- 141: But Dickory saved her the trouble
- 142: The Delaplaines kept much to themselves
- 143: Delaplaine made his proper visit to Spanish Town
- 144: If anything could make me glum
- 145: If the vessels entering the river were merchantmen
- 146: Rhett knew that he was fighting Thomas
- 147: But Stede Bonnet's wicked crew
- 148: Overbearing Blackbeard was killed
- 149: The Scotchman could not at first imagine
- 150: Delaplaine and not to Miss Kate Bonnet
- 151: Delaplaine went on and read aloud
- 152: They brightened without any trouble at all
- 153: This impatient young man was Dickory Charter
- 154: Dickory now stepped up to Captain Ichabod
- 155: Said Captain Ichabod hurriedly
- 156: The house suited Captain Ichabod exactly
- 157: When Lucilla approached Dickory
- 158: That 'A Nest of Linnets' is bright
- 159: Bullen writes with a sympathy and pathetic touch rare indeed