You are safer here than in any other port on the American coast." When they were out upon the water, moving against the gentle breeze, Bonnet disclosed the object of his excursion.

"I am going to take you," said he, "to visit some of the noted pirate ships which are anchored in this harbour.

There are vessels here which are quite famous, and commanded by renowned Brethren of the Coast.

I think you will all be greatly interested in these, and under my convoy you need fear no danger." Dame Charter and Kate screamed in their fright, and Mr.Delaplaine turned pale.

"Visit pirate ships!" he cried.