Donalblane of Darien

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Oxley James Macdonald. Donalblane of Darien

CHAPTER I. BY WAY OF BEGINNING

CHAPTER II. DONALBLANE CARRIES HIS POINT

CHAPTER III. OFF TO DARIEN

CHAPTER IV. A RESCUE AND A RETREAT

CHAPTER V. ACROSS THE ATLANTIC

CHAPTER VI. A BRUSH WITH BUCCANEERS

CHAPTER VII. THE FOUNDING OF THE CITY OF DARIEN

CHAPTER VIII. A SUCCESSFUL EMBASSY

CHAPTER IX. IN PERILOUS PLIGHT

CHAPTER X. THE CHASE OF THE MANATEE

CHAPTER XI. THE MIDNIGHT ATTACK

CHAPTER XII. NEW YORK AND HOME

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It was one thing for Donalblane to make up his mind to go to Darien, and quite another to carry his resolution into effect.

Alexander Blane was a masterful man, who had no fancy for accepting advice or suggestions from other folk. He much preferred thinking of things himself, and Donalblane knew well enough that for him to make a direct request meant its being turned down both promptly and finally. Strategy was therefore necessary, and, after some deep thought and the casting aside of various schemes, he hit upon one that gave promise of success if judiciously carried out.

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"Ye've got a great liking for the sea, they tell me, lad," began Mr. Blane, with a keen glance at the bright face and sturdy figure.

"Oh, yes, sir," answered Donald emphatically.

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