This weather, holding on through the following day, greatly facilitated the refitting of the ships.

That done, the two vessels, sailing round the north of Ireland, steered towards Brest.

They were repeatedly chased by English cruisers, but safely reached their anchorage in the French waters.
"A pretty fair four weeks' yachting, gentlemen," said Paul Jones, as the Ranger swung to her cable, while some French officers boarded her.

"I bring two travellers with me, gentlemen," he continued.

"Allow me to introduce you to my particular friend Israel Potter, late of North America, and also to his Britannic Majesty's ship Drake, late of Carrickfergus, Ireland." This cruise made loud fame for Paul, especially at the court of France, whose king sent Paul, a sword and a medal.