This Don Alonzo, it is said, will be appointed governor of London, till the King arrive.

He is a prime favourite at the Spanish Court, in proof whereof the _Rata_ carries a crew of the noblest youth of Spain, committed to his care for this great venture.

They are hungry for battle, but, alack! I fear we shall none of us get more than will whet our appetite.

As for you and me, McDonnell, this business is like to settle scores between our houses and the vixen--" "Stay, Captain Desmond," said Ludar, interposing suddenly betwixt me and this blasphemer.

"My comrade here is a servant of Elizabeth, and has no sword.