Porto Bello Gold and the pirate rumor in New York
In Portobello fashion a tale blends Howden Smith’s Porto Bello Gold with Captain Rip-Rap’s chase near New York Harbor. Captain Farraday’s evidence pursues a ship and a nameless pursuer, while Andrew Murray emerges as a potential guardian in disguise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howden Smith
Stobert Louis Stevenson
Long John Silver
Pew
Billy Bones
Porto Bello
Stevenson
Captain Flint
Rin-Rap
Murray
Lonely Island
Harry Johnston
REO
Dieckens
Darby McGraw
Jim Hawkins
Lfe
Father Robert and the Pirate Sighting on New York Waterways
In a counting room scene with Peter Corlaer, young narrator Robert learns the Bristol packet has arrived and whispers of a pirate ship off the Hook. Darby, a fiery servant, provokes, while Corlaer reveals hidden strength beneath his blubbery frame as they prepare to join officials at Hanover Square.
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New York
George
Peter
Captain Farraday
Tarraday
Master Ormerod
Colden
Peter Corlaer
Clinton
Darby
Robert
Cortes
Neen
Rip-Rap
Murray
Corlaer
Andrew Murray
Providence
Canada
Kerr
Fernieside
Sheriffmuir
Marjory
Tawannears
Long House
Morgan
Davis
Dampier
Coxsiger
Elarray
Kmee
Sandy Hook
Fort George
Burrage
Boston
Pearl Street
Hanover Square
Gjovernor Colden
Hig
Pirates Alert in Dutch Weather at Dinner Bell
In tense dialogue, an old friend confronts suspicions that Murray plots harm. The Dutchman dismisses piracy in harsh weather, while a cautious group prepares for danger and hopes for luck. A warning of an unexpected and deft plan lingers as they rush to dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Corlaer
Murray Hoth
Shipyard misgivings and a Spanish frigate sighting at dock
In the morning Robert and Peter Corlaer inspect trading needs then head to the dock. Darby McGraw brings food for sailors as they note a large ship with red and gold Spainish flag at East River anchorage, prompting speculation about a pirate pursuit. The scene ends with a teaser for next week.
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Peter Corlaer
Farraday
Darby McGraw
Vearl Street
Broad Street
Whitehall Street
Bristol Packet
Darby
Robert
Burrage
Spain
Professional Cards Lititz Pennsylvanian Insurance and Law Firms
J B Herr All Kinds of Insurance Notary Public Lititz Pa Hershey Gibbel Conveyancers Scriveners Real Estate and Insurance Agents Deeds Wills Mortgages and all Legal Paper promptly and carefully drawn Clerking of Sales Special attention to Decedents Estates Ind Tel 147 Lititz Pa Deeds Mortgages Wills and Legal Paper neatly and carefully executed 18 Lincoln Ave Lititz Pa Funeral Director and Embalmer Lady Assistant 107 S Broad St Lititz Bell Phone 37 R 4 Ind 39 5
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J. B. Herr
Notary Public
Lititz
Ind
Lincoln Ave
S. Broad St
Bell
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Arthur D. Howden Smith
Royal James
West Indies
Rip- Rap
Ormerod
Henry Morgan
Jamaica
London
John Kint
Flint
Plymouth
Smyrna
Gouvernor Clinton
Tha
Loston
Arraday
Allen
George Tavern
Hip- Rap
Warraday
Jenkins
Cynthia
Southington
Plint
Father
Raezer
Moyer
Dupont Duco Auto
Kofroth
E. Main St
Federal Metal
Krafft & Hoover
Rothsville, Pa
Bell Phone
Exch
Long & Company
Coal and Lumber
Terlytt
Hershey & Gibbel Conveyancers, Scriveners Real Estate
Lititz, PA
Geo. L. Keith
E. B. Beck
Parker
Gable Lititz, Pa
Broad St
Lanz
Wingert & Haas Hat Store
John A. Haas
Queen St
Lancaster, Pa
Harold More Suits
Penn State
L. F. van Zelm
Qwestern Newspaper
Miter
Miss Goss
Mr. Featherhead
Miss Gloss
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