Like a bird chased by a vulture she sought any shelter.

She returned the fire as well as she could; but was no match for the well-equipped and daring pirate.
John's whole sympathies were with the unfortunate Spaniards.

Their vessel evidently drew considerable water, for entering the gap in the reef, the tide being low, it stranded.

The pirate, being much lighter draft, came nearer and poured in her volleys thick and fast.

They were so near to the headland that John Stevens, a spellbound spectator, heard the iron balls and shot tearing into her timbers.