Not getting what they wanted, they had come northward again to Cochin, where they were royally entertained by the Dutch authorities.

They were supplied with everything they required, including a present, from the Governor, of a boat loaded with arrack, and sixty bales of sugar, for all of which handsome payment was made, while handfuls of duccatoons were thrown into the boat for the boatmen to scramble for.

A fine clock and gold watch, found in the _Cassandra_ when captured, were sent as a present to the Governor's daughter, and formal salutes were fired on both sides as they entered and left the harbour.

No wonder that they were made welcome along the coast.

On leaving Cochin, they took a small vessel from Tellicherry sailing under a Bombay pass.
From the master they learned that the Bombay squadron, with Macrae in command, was cruising in search of them.