The Malwans were noted pirates.
[3] When Watson came to India, he returned salutes gun for gun.
[4] Perhaps Autongil Bay.
[5] This account of Matthews' visit to Madagascar rests to a great extent on the narrative of Clement Downing, who held the rating of a midshipman on board the _Salisbury_ at the time.

It is confirmed by the logs of the _Lyon_ and _Salisbury_.

He makes no attempt to conceal his opinion of Matthews' misdoings.

He also gives the history of John Plantain, who finally made his way to Gheriah, and took service with Angria.
[6] See p.

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