John Ozanne's ship was sunk by the French, privateer, _Main Rouge_, and John Ozanne himself and such of his men as tried to save themselves were shot in the water as they swam for their lives, and that was cold-blooded murder.

Phil here saw what was toward and saved his life by floating under a spar and sail.

And this Main Rouge who did this thing is Torode of Herm--" At which they broke into exclamations of astonishment.

"He fought under both flags.

No wonder he waxed so fat! He knows that Phil has his secret.