He felt fearful that during the long watches of the night all on board might be murdered.

The armament of the vessel consisted of two muskets, two pistols, and a sword.

Her cargo was valued at over two thousand pounds sterling.

She was deeply laden, and it was with great difficulty that all the goods and chattels had been stowed on board; several boxes and bundles being closely packed and lashed on deck.
After everything had been made snug on board, sails furled, &c., the Captain and his wife asked the blessing of the all-seeing One during the hours of the night.

The Captain was very tired, and the events of the day had not added to his comfort.