Left to myself, I might have committed a fine indiscretion by venturing aboard his ship at such a moment.

I might have seen things which as Admiral of Spain it would be difficult for me to ignore." Both Esteban and Blood made haste to agree with him, and then Blood raised his glass, and drank to the glory of Spain and the damnation of the besotted James who occupied the throne of England.

The latter part of his toast was at least sincere.
The Admiral laughed.
"Sir, sir, you need my brother here to curb your imprudences.

You should remember that His Catholic Majesty and the King of England are very good friends.

That is not a toast to propose in this cabin.