The _De Lancey_ was captured, and so was the _Saucy Sally_--the latter by the British ship _Experiment_.

The _De Lancey_ however made some excellent hauls first.
Peter Johnson, a seaman, made a will in 1757, leaving to a friend all debts, dues and "prize money which may become payable by the cruise of the _De Lancey_, Captain Randall commanding." The luckless _De Lancey_ was taken by the Dutch off Curacoa and the crew imprisoned.

Perhaps poor Johnson was one of them.
In spite of occasional ill-luck these were good days for the Captain, because the law, never over scrupulous, allowed him especial license, the country being at war.

Never was there a better era for adventurers, never a time when fortunes were to be sought under more favourable stars! A third quotation from Mr.Henry: "In those days a man was looked upon as being highly unfortunate if he had not a vessel which he could put to profitable use!" He was part owner of the _Snow_ with sixteen guns, full owner of the _Mary_ and also of the _Lively_.

He had a bad time in connection with the latter.