Upon their way down to the Cape they had gleaned nothing, and since rounding it they had only touched at Valparaiso, where they had taken all that they required in the way of wines, stores, and provisions of all kinds, besides much gold and, it is sad to say, the rich plunder of the churches, including golden crosses, silver chalices, and altar cloths.

Nowadays it gives one a positive shock to hear of English sailors rifling churches; but in those rough times, acts of sacrilege of this kind awakened but little reprobation.
The following day they hove the anchor and sailed northwards.

In the port they had obtained news that, on the evening before they arrived, a ship laden with much treasure from Panama had appeared, but receiving news of the approach of the English, had again set sail.

All determined that, if possible, the treasures on board the Cacafuego should pass into the hold of the Golden Hind.
Spreading all sail, they pressed northward.

On the 20th of February they touched at the port of Paita, but did not find her there.