The men then informed Jack that he and Mesty should stay on board and take care of the ship for them, and that they would take the Spaniard on shore to cook their victuals.

But to this Jack observed that if he had not two hands he could not obey their orders, in case they wished him to come on shore for them.

The men thought there was good argument in that observation, and therefore allowed Jack to retain the Spaniard, that he might be more prompt to their call from the beach.

They then wished him good day, and begged that he would amuse himself with the "articles of war." As soon as they had thrown a spare sail into the boat, with some spars to make a tent, and some bedding, they went down below, hoisted up two pipes of wine out of the three, a bag or two of biscuit, arms and ammunition, and as much of the salt provisions as they thought they might require.

The boat being full, they shoved off with three cheers of derision.