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the cabin, and made preparations for at¬ 
tacking the second and third mates, Mr. 
Fisher, and Mr. Lumbert. After load¬ 
ing two muskets, he fired one through 
the door, in the direction as near as he 
could judge of the officers, and then in¬ 
quired if either was shot! Fisher re¬ 
plied, “ yes, I am shot in the mouth ! 
Previous to his shooting Fisher, Lum¬ 
bert asked if he was going to kill him 1 
To which he answered with apparent 
unconcern, “ Oh no, I guess not.’’ 
They now opened the door, and Com¬ 
stock making a pass at Mr. Lumbert, 
missed him, and fell into the state 
room, Mr. Lumbert collared him, but 
he escaped from his hands- Mr. Fish¬ 
er had got the gun, and actually present¬ 
ed the bayonet to the monster’s heart ! 
But Comstock assuring him that his life 
should be spared if he gave it up, he 
did so ; when Comstock immediately ran 
Mr. Lumbert through the b ody several 
times ! ! 
He then turned to Mr. Fisher, and 
told him there was no hope for him ! /— 
