In a few minutes the smoke decreased.
"I thought that they would be able to put it out; but, as far as we are concerned, it matters little.

They have lost their sails, and as I saw but four sweeps, we can travel five miles to their one.

If we find the galleys we will look in here on our way back, and if they have not left we will fire that craft more effectually, and then the pirates will be trapped, and we can leave them till we have fetched off Sir Louis and his prizes, and then have a grand hunt here.

We took no prisoners before, and a hundred slaves will be a useful addition to our wall builders.

Now, Tresham, I have to thank you warmly, for Harcourt and I doubly owe our lives to you.