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Under Drake’s Flag

CHAPTER 17: The Golden Hind
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He was courteously entertained and, receiving gifts, returned to the shore; where his companions, being much pleased with his reception, at once did all that they could for the fleet, and brought down provisions and other things desired.
The natives also offered to guide them to a better harbor where, the people being more numerous, they could obtain a greater store of the things desired.

The offer was accepted, and on the 4th of December, piloted by him, they came to a harbor in such a place as was wished for.

This was the Spanish harbor of Valparaiso, and here, indeed, they found all that they desired, and that without payment.

The Spaniards, having no idea of the English being in the vicinity, received them with all honor; but as soon as the mistake was discovered they fled, and the town fell into their hands.

In a ship in the harbor, called the Grand Captain, 1800 jars of wine and a large quantity of gold were found.


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