James Lancaster was supplied the same year with three ships and a pinnace by the merchants of London, and was more fortunate in his adventure.

He took thirty-nine ships of the enemy; and not content with this success, he made an attack on Fernambouc, in Brazil, where he knew great treasures were at that time lodged.

As he approached the shore, he saw it lined with great numbers of the enemy; but nowise daunted at this appearance, he placed the stoutest of his men in boats, and ordered them to row with such violence on the landing-place as to split them in pieces.

By this bold action he both deprived his men of all resource but in victory, and terrified the enemy, who fled after a short resistance.

He returned home with the treasure which he had so bravely acquired.