Carried Off - A Story of Pirate Times. Excerpt. . . . ...] 'How now?' he cried indignantly. 'What do you mean, you rascals, by coming here? This is our field and our cattle; away at once, and unloose the sheep, or, by'r laykin it will be worse for you. I will call for help, and you will soon be treated in such a manner as you deserve.' This fierce speech had not, however, the desired effect. The man laughed ironically as if Harry were a mere baby, and approaching White Star he swiftly threw the lasso over the animal's sleek head. 'Out of the way, young blusterer, or it will be the worse for...