"But show me the way to him, Pat."
"One at a time, if yous plaze," said Pat, as he perceived Uncle Nathan
about to follow them.
Pat led the way to the after part of the lower deck, to which Hatchie
had ascended, as on the night of the rescue, to inhale the fresh air.
This step was a safe one in the night, as, if any one approached (which
was seldom), he could easily and speedily regain his hiding-place.
"Hould aisy," said Pat, as they approached the fugitive; "don't be
afraid,--I have brought yous a frind."
"I hope you will not bring me too many friends," replied Hatchie, a
little disconcerted.
"Don't you know me?" said Henry, as he grasped the hand of Hatchie; "I
have just come from your mistress, and know your whole story."
"Not all," replied Hatchie; "you cannot know how much anxiety I have
endured. Miss Emily is not yet safe."
"But we can easily foil the villain's future designs."
"We will, at least, endeavor to do so."
"I believe I have seen you before; we were companions in the rescue."
"We were, and God bless you for the noble service you rendered my
mistress!"
"That service was all your own, my gallant fellow.
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