Well they might rejoice; for they took by far the greater part of the treasure to themselves.
The Captain's share, however, was enough to make him comfortable for the rest of his days.

It also enabled him to fulfil his promise to his wife, by building a "fair brick house," in the Green Lane of Boston.

The Duke of Albemarle sent Mrs.Phips a magnificent gold cup, worth at least five thousand dollars.

Before Captain Phips left London, King James made him a knight; so that, instead of the obscure ship-carpenter who had formerly dwelt among them, the inhabitants of Boston welcomed him on his return, as the rich and famous Sir William Phips..