Frank on a Gun-Boat by [pseud.] Harry Castlemon
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"No, aunty, that won't do. I must see her, whether she wants to see me or not;" and Frank unceremoniously entered the house, followed by his men. "Now, where is your mistress, aunty?" he inquired. "She's up stairs," answered the woman. "Well, then," said Frank, turning to the boatswain's mate, "you come with me, and let the others remain here until we return." Frank then ascended the stairs, and very easily found his way to the room where the lady was; and, as he entered, he politely removed his cap. "Well, sir," said the lady, in no very pleasant tone, "what do you wish?" "I have been ordered to come here and search your house for fire-arms," replied Frank. "I suppose I shall be obliged to submit to it, for I have not the power to prevent you; if I had, I should certainly use it. But, I hope you will be gentleman enough not to steal every thing we have in the house." Frank's face reddened to the very roots of his hair at this insult, and he replied, in a voice choked with indignation: "No, madam, we shall disturb nothing. I hope you do not take us for thieves;" and he turned and tried a door, (several of which opened off the room in which the lady was sitting), but it was fastened on the other side. |
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