At five o'clock, on the following morning, they were distinctly seen from the capital of Scotland, quietly sailing up the bay.

Batteries were hastily thrown up at Leith, arms were obtained from the castle at Edinburgh, alarm fires were kindled in all directions.

Yet with such tranquillity of effrontery did Paul conduct his ships, concealing as much as possible their warlike character, that more than once his vessels were mistaken for merchantmen, and hailed by passing ships as such.
In the afternoon, Israel, at his station on the tower of Pisa, reported a boat with five men coming off to the Richard from the coast of Fife.
"They have hot oat-cakes for us," said Paul; "let 'em come.

To encourage them, show them the English ensign, Israel, my lad." Soon the boat was alongside.
"Well, my good fellows, what can I do for you this afternoon ?" said Paul, leaning over the side with a patronizing air.
"Why, captain, we come from the Laird of Crokarky, who wants some powder and ball for his money." "What would you with powder and ball, pray ?" "Oh! haven't you heard that that bloody pirate, Paul Jones, is somewhere hanging round the coasts ?" "Aye, indeed, but he won't hurt you.

He's only going round among the nations, with his old hat, taking up contributions.