Every where this squadron subsisted by privateering, sometimes on English, sometimes on Spanish vessels.

And Rupert at last returned to France, where he disposed of the remnants of his fleet, together with his prizes.
All the settlements in America, except New England, which had been planted entirely by the Puritans, adhered to the royal party, even after the settlement of the republic; and Sir George Ayscue was sent with a squadron to reduce them.

Bermudas, Antigua, and Virginia were soon subdued.

Barbadoes, commanded by Lord Willoughby of Parham, made some resistance; but was at last obliged to submit.
With equal ease were Jersey, Guernsey, Scilly, and the Isle of Man brought under subjection to the republic; and the sea, which had been much infested by privateers from these islands, was rendered safe to the English commerce.

The countess of Derby defended the Isle of Man; and with great reluctance yielded to the necessity of surrendering to the enemy.