A quantity of this was carried to the _Ranger_.
Captain Jones was angered when he learned what had been done.

He knew the Earl and Lady Selkirk well and personally liked them both.

The singular scheme he had in mind was solely for the benefit of his adopted countrymen.
"I am accused of being a pirate, robber and thief," he exclaimed, "and you are doing all you can to justify the charges.

Every ounce of plate shall be returned." He kept his word.

The messengers who took back the silver carried a note from Captain Jones apologizing to Lady Selkirk for the misconduct of his men.
Now, if there was anything which Paul Jones loved it was to fight.