object:1f.lovecraft - The Mysterious Ship
author class:H P Lovecraft
subject class:Fiction
genre class:Horror
class:chapter
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[Short Version]
The Royal Press
1902
Chapter 1.
In the spring of 1847, the little village of Ruralville was thrown into
a state of exitement by the arrival of a strange brig in the harbour.
It carried no flag, & everything about it was such as would exite
suspicion. It had no name. Its captain was named Manuel Ruello. The
exitement increased however when John Griggs dissapeared from his home.
This was Oct. 4. on Oct. 5 the brig was gone.
Chapter 2.
The brig, in leaving, was met by a U.S. Frigate and a sharp fight
ensued. When over, they^* missed a man. named Henry Johns.
*(The Frigate.)
Chapter 3.
The brig continued its course in the direction of Madagascar, upon its
arrival, The natives fled in all directions. When they came together on
the other side of the island, one was missing. His name was Dahabea.
Chapter 4.
At length it was decided that something must be done. A reward of
£5,000 was offered for the capture of Manuel Ruello., When startling
news came, a nameless brig was wrecked on the Florida Keys.
Chapter 5.
A ship was sent to Florida, and the mystery was solved. In the
exitement of the fight they would launch a sub-marine boat and take
what they wanted. there it lay, tranquilly rocking on the waters of the
Atlantic when someone called out “John Brown has dissapeared.” And sure
enough John Brown was gone.
Chapter 6.
The finding of the sub-marine boat, and the dissapearance of John
Brown, caused renewed exitement amongst the people, when a new
discovery was made. In transcribing this discovery it is necessary to
relate a geographical fact. At the N. Pole there exists a vast
continent composed of volcanic soil, a portion of which is open to
explorers. It is called “No-Mans Land.”
Chapter 7.
In the extreme southern part of No-Mans Land, there was found a hut,
and several other signs of human habitation. they promptly entered,
and, chained to the floor, lay Griggs, Johns, & Dahabea. They, upon
arriving in London, separated, Griggs going to Ruralville, Johns to the
Frigate, & Dahabea to Madagascar.
Chapter 8.
But the mystery of John Brown was still unsolved, so they kept strict
watch over the port at No-Mans Land, and when the sub-marine boat
arrived, and the pirates, one by one, and headed by Manuel Ruello, left
the ship, they were met by a rapid fire. After the fight brown was
recovered.
Chapter 9.
Griggs was royally recieved at Ruralville, & a dinner was given in
honour of Henry Johns, Dahabea was made King of Madagascar., & Brown
was made Captain of his ship.
THE END.
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[Long Version]
By Anonymus
In the Spring of 1847, the little village of Ruralville was thrown into
a state of excitement by the landing of a strange Brig in the harbour.
It carried no flag, and no name was painted on its side, and everything
about it was such as would excite suspicion. It was from Tripoli,
Africa, and the captain was named Manuel Ruello. The Excitement
increased, however; when John Griggs, (The magnate of the villiage)
suddenly disappeared from his home. This was the night of October
4th—on October 5th the Brig left.
Chapter II
It was 8 bells on the U.S. Frigate “Constitution” when Commander
Farragut sighted a strange brig to the westward. It carried no flag,
and no name was painted on its side, and everything about it was such
as would excite suspicion. On hailing it put up the Pirates Flag.
Farragut ordered a gun fired and no sooner did he fire, than the pirate
ship gave them a broadside when the Fight was over Commander Farragut
Missed one man named Henry F. Johns.
Chapter III
It was Summer on the Island of Madagascar. And Natives were picking
corn, when one cried “Companions! I sight a ship! with no flag and with
no name printed on the side and with everything about it such as would
excite Suspicion!” And The Natives fled in all directions when They
came together on The other side of The Island one was missing his name
was Dahabea.
Chapter IV
At length it was Decided Something must be done, Notes were compared.
Three abductions were found to have taken place Dissapearance of John
Griggs, Henry John, & Dahabea, were recalled. Finally Advertisements
were issued offering £5000 reward for the capture of Manuel Ruello,
Ship, Prisoners, & crew. When exciting News reached London! An unknown
Brig with no name was wrecked of The Florida Keys in America!
Chapter V
The People Hurried to Florida and Beheld———. A steel spindle shaped
object Lay placidly on the water Beside the shattered wreck of The
brig. “A Submarine Boat”! shouted one “Yes!” shouted another “The
mystery is cleared” said a wise looking man. “In the excitement of the
fight they launch the submarine boat and take as many as they wish,
unseen. And———.” “John Brown has disappeared”! shouted a voice from the
deck. Sure enough John Brown was gone!
Chapter VI
The Finding of The Submarine boat and the dissapearance of John Brown
caused renewed excitement among the People, and a new discovery was
made. In relating this discovery It is necessary to relate a
geographical Fact:— At the North Pole there is supposed to exist a vast
continent composed of volcanic soil, a portion is open to travellers
and explorers but it is barren and unfruitful. and thus absolutely
Impassable. It is called “No-Mans Land.”
Chapter VII
In the Extreme southern part of No-Mans Land There was found a wharf
and a hut &c and every sign of former human habitation. A rusty
door-plate was nailed to the hut inscribed in old English “M. Ruello.”
This, then, was the home of Michael Ruello. the house brought to light
a note book belonging to John Griggs, and The Log of the “Constitution”
taken from Henry Johns, and the Madagascar Reaper belong To Dahabea.
Chapter VIII
When about to leave, they Observed a spring on the side of the hut.
They pressed it.—A hole appeared in the side of the hut which they
promptly entered. They were in a subterranean cavern, the beach ran
down to the edge of a black, murky, sea. on the sea lay a dark oblong
object—viz another Submarine boat which they entered. There bound to
the cabin Floor Lay Griggs, Johns, and Dahabea, all alive and well.
They, when arriving in London, separated, Griggs going to Ruralville,
Johns, To the Constitution and Dahabea to Madagascar.
Chapter IX
But The mystery of John Brown lay still unsolved. So They Kept strict
watch over the port at no-mans Land, Hoping The Submarine Boat would
arrive. At length, however, it did arrive bearing with it John Brown.
They Fixed upon the 5th of October For the Attack. They ranged along
the shore and Formed Bodies. Finally one by one and Headed by Manuel
Ruello The Pirates left the Boat. They were (to their astonishment) Met
By a Rapid Fire.
Chapter X
Conclusion
The Pirates were at Length defeated and a search was made for Brown. At
Length he (the aforesaid Brown) was found. John Gregg was royally
received at Ruralville and a dinner was
Dahabea was made King of Madagascar, and Manuel Ruello was Executed at
Newgate Prison.
The End
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