The men, leaving the boats towing alongside, rushed to the guns, and the heavy fire of the "Falcon" speedily silenced her opponents.

Then, as his object was to reconnoitre, not to fight, Captain Stuart steamed out to sea.

He was determined, however, to obtain further information respecting the bay, which appeared to him one adapted for the purpose of landing.
"I will keep off till nightfall, Mr.Hethcote.We will then run in as close as we dare, showing no lights, and I will then ask you to take a boat with muffled oars to row to the village.

Make your way among the houses as quietly as possible, and seize a couple of fishermen and bring them off with you.

Our interpreter will be able to find out from them at any rate, general details as to the depth of water and the nature of the anchorage." "Who shall I take with me, sir ?" "The regular gig's crew and Mr.Simmonds.He has passed, and it may give him a chance of promotion.