When he brought me in, there was a great cry from the ladies, not because I was murdered, for they are used to it in those countries, but because I was naked, which they considered a much more serious affair.

I was put to bed and a boat despatched on board for our doctor; and in a few hours I was able to speak, and tell them how it happened.

But I was too ill to move when the ship sailed, which she was obliged to do in a day or two afterwards, so the captain made out my discharge, and left me there.

The family were French, and I remained with them for six months before I could obtain a passage home, during which I learnt their language, and a very fair allowance of Spanish to boot.

When I arrived in England, I found that the prizes had been sold, and that the money was ready for distribution.