The privateer gave chase at once, and rapidly neared its prey.

The guns of the Molly gave the signal for surrender.

The British flag went down, and Derry Duck, with a strong party of boarders was sent at once to seize the valuable prize.
Ready to pounce on their defenceless victims, the eager sailors climbed the sides of the huge vessel and stood upon its deck, cutlass and pistol in hand.

Suddenly the hatchways were thrown open, and a band of British soldiers sprang forth with a fierce battle-cry.

Derry Duck rushed among them with desperate valor, and was heartily seconded by his fearless followers.
From the deck of the Molly, Captain Knox could see the trap into which he had fallen.