The captain and all who were unwilling to join were put into a boat, and the _Charles_, renamed the _Fancy_, was headed south for the coast of Africa.
The only man detained against his will was the doctor, as he was a useful man.
Some months were spent on the Guinea coast, where some negroes were captured, and five ships--three English and two Danish--were plundered and burnt.

Before the end of the year Every was east of the Cape, intent on the Red Sea traders.

The first intelligence of him that reached Bombay was in May, 1695, when three outward-bound merchantmen reported that they had seen him at Johanna.
"Your Honor's ships going into that island gave him chase, but he was too nimble for them by much, having taken down a great deale of his upper works and made her exceeding snugg, which advantage being added to her well sailing before, causes her to sail so hard now, that she fears not who follows her.

This ship will undoubtedly (go) into the Red Sea, which will procure infinite clamours at Surat." Accompanying this report came the following characteristic letter from Every:-- "February y'e 28th, 1695/4.
"To all English.

Commanders lett this Satisfye that I was Riding here att this Instant in y'e Ship fancy man of Warr formerly the Charles of y'e Spanish Expedition who departed from Croniae y'e 7th of May.
94: Being and am now in A Ship of 46 guns 150 Men & bound to Seek our fortunes I have Never as Yett Wronged any English or Dutch nor never Intend whilst I am Commander.