It is good that we should make as much show as possible.

There can be no more concealment and, therefore, we must endeavor to make the Spaniards believe that we are a far stronger force than, in truth, we are." It was not until the three parties met in the marketplace that any real resistance on the part of the Spaniards began, although windows had been opened, and shots fired here and there.

The alarm bells were now ringing, shouts and screams were heard through the town, and the whole population was becoming fairly aroused.

As they entered the marketplace, however, a heavy fire was opened with arquebuses and guns.

The English had taken with them no firearms, but each man carried his bow and arrows, and with these they shot fast and hard at the Spaniards, and silenced their fire.
At this moment, however, it happened, sadly for the success of the enterprise, that a ball struck Captain Drake, and inflicted a serious wound.