On his third voyage he was basely attacked by the Spaniards and lost four of his five ships.
Returning home, he became one of the leading men of Elizabeth's little navy and fought most gallantly for his country.
[Illustration: SIR FRANCIS DRAKE.] [Sidenote: Drake on the California coast, 1577-78.

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Sir Francis Drake .-- A greater and a more famous man was Hawkins's cousin, Francis Drake.

He had been with Hawkins on his third voyage and had come to hate Spaniards most vigorously.

In 1577 he made a famous voyage round the world.