With an antagonist like Jobson, in a good stiff wind, the odds were against them; they had lost many men; so after hovering round for some hours they made off to Severndroog.
In 1734, the Coolee rovers, who infested the coast of Guzerat, gave much trouble.

Their stronghold was at Sultanpore, on the river Coorla, and they enjoyed the protection of several wealthy persons who shared in their plunder.

A squadron under Captain Radford Nunn was sent against them, which captured five armed vessels and burnt fourteen more.

To save others from capture they burnt about fifty more small sailing-boats themselves.
Six months later, ten more of their boats were burnt and two captured.
Under these blows they were quiet for a time.
In December, 1735, a valuable ship fell into Sumbhajee Angria's hands, owing to the bad behaviour of its captain.

The _Derby_, East Indiaman, bringing a great cargo of naval stores from England, and the usual treasure for investment, was due to arrive in Bombay in November.