Copyright, 1895, by Harper & Brothers. All Rights Reserved.
| PUBLISHED WEEKLY. | NEW YORK, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1895. | FIVE CENTS A COPY. |
| VOL. XVI.—NO. 834. | TWO DOLLARS A YEAR. |
SEA RANGERS.
BY KIRK MUNROE,
Author of "Road Rangers," The "Mate" Series, "Snow-shoes and Sledges,""Fur-Seal's Tooth," etc.
CHAPTER VII.
LEFT ON A DESOLATE ISLAND.
The damage to the Millgirl was of so serious a nature that CaptainCrotty instantly realized the necessity for prompt action if he wishedto save his vessel. So, while shouting to the Rangers to get theirbedding, provisions, and everything else movable up from the hold, andso place them beyond reach of the in-rushing waters, he headed the sloopfor the nearest beach. As she grounded in about eight feet of water, andwhile still at some distance from the shore, her sails were lowered, andpreparations were made for transferring the passengers and the