Whatever touch of misdirected heroism was to be found in any pirate, it was certainly not to be found in Kidd.

He was altogether a contemptible rascal, and had no claims to be a popular hero.
Though Littleton's squadron captured no pirate ships, its presence till the autumn of 1700 had a salutary effect.[4] Some made their submission, and the number who continued to ply their trade was greatly reduced.

Many of them were glad to leave a calling that had now become hazardous, in which they had been unwillingly forced to join, while the renewal of the war in Europe furnished a more legitimate outlet for the most turbulent spirits, in the shape of privateering.
North, after making his submission to Littleton, thought better of it, seeing the date of grace had expired, and refused to leave Madagascar.
There he remained for several years, fighting and subduing the natives round St.Mary's, till he was finally killed by them.

His comrades 'continued the war' for seven years till they had completely subdued the country round.
On the 18th December, 1699, the _Loyal Merchant_, Captain Lowth, East Indiaman, lying in Table Bay, saw a small vessel of sixty tons enter the harbour under English colours.

This proved to be the _Margaret_ of New York.