And his mood infected at least the main body of his own followers.
"It is the end," he told Captain Blood.

"This time we are checkmated." "I'll take the liberty of reminding you that you said the same before," Captain Blood answered him as patiently as he could.

"Yet you've seen what you've seen, and you'll not deny that in ships and guns we are returning stronger than we went.

Look at our present fleet, man." "I am looking at it," said Cahusac.
"Pish! Ye're a white-livered cur when all is said." "You call me a coward ?" "I'll take that liberty." The Breton glared at him, breathing hard.

But he had no mind to ask satisfaction for the insult.