I heard the word that you had taken a greatprize from the Dutch. Hear me, my bully lads, I have a berth for all of you. I had in mind a half. Hop took up the parchment once more, and his voicequavered and broke as he read from it.
Yield yourself! Hal bellowed, and prodded him withthe point of the blade. Even the Buzzard was wild-eyed in the firelightas he looked up and saw the other two fireships drifting remorselesslyupon him. What is your name,sir? I am Colonel Cornelius Schreuder in the service of the Dutch EastIndia Company. Speak plain, Captain.
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