Chapter II: Book IV: Towards the Sunset

I DEGRADATION

II CRISIS IN THE ADMIRAL’S LIFE

III THE LAST VOYAGE

IV HEROIC ADVENTURES BY LAND AND SEA

V THE ECLIPSE OF THE MOON

VI RELIEF OF THE ADMIRAL

VII THE HERITAGE OF HATRED

VIII THE ADMIRAL COMES HOME

IX THE LAST DAYS

X THE MAN COLUMBUS

II. FERDINAND DE SOTO AMERICAN PIONEERS AND PATRIOTS. FERDINAND DE SOTO.

THE DISCOVERER OF THE MISSISSIPPI. By JOHN S. C. ABBOTT. CONTENTS.

————?———— CHAPTER I. Childhood and Youth. PAGE Birthplace of Ferdinand De Soto.—Spanish Colony at Darien.—Don Pedro de Avila, Governor of Darien.—Vasco Nuñez.—Famine.—Love in the Spanish Castle.—Character of Isabella.—Embarrassment of De Soto.—Isabella's Parting Counsel. 9

CHAPTER II. The Spanish Colony. Character of De Soto.—Cruel Command of Don Pedro.—Incident.—The Duel.—Uracca.—Consternation at Darien.—Expedition Organized.—Uracca's Reception of Espinosa and his Troops.—The Spaniards Retreat.—De Soto Indignant.—Espinosa's Cruelty, and Deposition from Command. 21

CHAPTER III. Life at Darien. Reinforcements from Spain.—Aid sent to Borrica.—Line of Defense Chosen by the Natives.—Religion of the Buccaneers.—The Battle and the Rout.—Strategy of Uracca.—Cruelty of Don Pedro.—The Retreat.—Character of Uracca.—Embarrassment of Don Pedro.—Warning of M. Codro.—Expedition of Pizarro.—Mission of M. Codro.—Letter of De Soto to Isabella. 37

CHAPTER IV. Demoniac Reign. Giles Gonzales.—Unsuccessful Contest of De Soto with Gonzales.—Bold Reply of De Soto to the Governor.—Cruelty of Don Pedro to M. Codro.—Assassination of Cordova.—New Expedition of Discovery.—Revenge upon Valenzuela.—Reign of Don Pedro at Nicaragua.—Unwise Decision of De Soto. 55

CHAPTER V. The Invasion of Peru. The Kingdom of Peru.—Its Metropolis.—The Desperate Condition of Pizarro.—Arrival of De Soto.—Character of the Spaniards.—Exploring Tour of De Soto.—The Colony at San Miguel.—The General Advance.—Second Exploration of De Soto.—Infamous Conduct of the Pizarros. 72

CHAPTER VI. The Atrocities of Pizarro. Fears of Pizarro.—Honorable Conduct of the Inca.—The March to Caxamarca.—Hospitable Reception.—Perfidious Attack upon the Inca.—His Capture and Imprisonment.—The Honor of De Soto.—The Offered Ransom.—Treachery and Extortion of Pizarro. 90

CHAPTER VII. The Execution of the Inca, and Embarrassments of De Soto. Pledges of Pizarro.—His Perfidy.—False Mission of De Soto.—Execution of the Inca.—His Fortitude.—Indignation of De Soto.—Great Embarrassments.—Extenuating Considerations.—Arrival of Almagro.—March Towards the Capital. 107

CHAPTER VIII. De Soto Returns to Spain. Dreadful Fate of Chalcukima.—His Fortitude.—Ignominy of Pizarro.—De Soto's Advance upon Cuzco.—The Peruvian Highway.—Battle in the Defile.—De Soto takes the Responsibility.—Capture of the Capital and its Conflagration.—De Soto's Return to Spain.—His Reception there.—Preparations for the Conquest of Florida. 126

CHAPTER IX. The Landing in Florida. The Departure from Spain.—Arrival in Cuba.—Leonora and Tobar.—Isabella Invested with the Regency.—Sad Life of Isabella.—Sailing of the Expedition.—The Landing at Tampa Bay.—Outrages of Narvaez.—Noble Spirit of Ucita.—Unsuccessful Enterprises.—Disgrace and Return of Porcallo. 144

CHAPTER X. The March to Ochile. The March Commenced.—The Swamps of Florida.—Passage of the Morass.—Heroism of Sylvestre.—Message to Acuera.—His Heroic Reply.—Fierce Hostility of the Indians.—Enter the Town of Ocali.—Strange Incident.—Death of the Bloodhound.—Historical Discrepancies.—Romantic Entrance to Ochile. 163

CHAPTER XI. The Conspiracy and its Consequences. The Three Brother Chieftains.—Reply of Vitachuco to his Brothers.—Feigned Friendship for the Spaniards.—The Conspiracy.—Its Consummation and Results.—Clemency of De Soto.—The Second Conspiracy.—Slaughter of the Indians.—March of the Spaniards for Osachile.—Battle in the Morass. 180

CHAPTER XII. Winter Quarters. Incidents of the March.—Passage of the River.—Entering Anhayea.—Exploring Expeditions.—De Soto's desire for Peace.—Capture of Capafi.—His Escape.—Embarrassments of De Soto.—Letter of Isabella.—Exploration of the Coast.—Discovery of the Bay of Pensacola.—Testimony Respecting Cofachiqui.—The March Resumed. 199

CHAPTER XIII. Lost in the Wilderness. Incidents at Achise.—Arrival at Cofa.—Friendly Reception by Cofaqui.—The Armed Retinue.—Commission of Patofa.—Splendors of the March.—Lost in the Wilderness.—Peril of the Army.—Friendly Relations.—The Escape from the Wilderness.—They Reach the Frontiers of Cofachiqui.—Dismissal of Patofa.—Wonderful Reception by the Princess of Cofachiqui. 220

CHAPTER XIV. The Indian Princess. Crossing the River.—Hospitable Reception.—Attempts to visit the Queen Mother.—Suicide of the Prince.—Futile search for Gold.—The Discovery of Pearls.—The Pearl Fishery.—The Princess a Captive.—Held in Silken Chains.—Her Escape.—Location of Cutifachiqui.—The March Resumed. 240

CHAPTER XV. The Dreadful Battle of Mobila. The Army in Alabama.—Barbaric Pageant.—The Chief of Tuscaloosa.—Native Dignity.—Suspected Treachery of the Chief.—Mobila, its Location and Importance.—Cunning of the Chief.—The Spaniards Attacked.—Incidents of the Battle.—Disastrous Results. 259

CHAPTER XVI. Days of Darkness. The Melancholy Encampment.—The Fleet at Pensacola.—Singular Resolve of De Soto.—Hostility of the Natives.—Beautiful Scenery.—Winter Quarters on the Yazoo.—Feigned Friendship of the Cacique.—Trickery of Juan Ortiz.—The Terrible Battle of Chickasaw.—Dreadful Loss of the Spaniards. 276

CHAPTER XVII. The Discovery of the Mississippi. The Fortress of Hostile Indians.—Its Capture.—The Disastrous Conflict.—The Advance of the Army.—Discovery of the Mississippi River.—Preparations for Crossing.—Extraordinary Pageants.—Unjustifiable Attack.—The passage of the River.—Friendly Reception by Casquin.—Extraordinary Religious Festival. 296

CHAPTER XVIII. Vagrant Wanderings. Trickery of Casquin.—The March to Capaha.—The Battle and its Results.—Friendly Relations with Capaha.—The Return Journey.—The March Southward.—Salt Springs.—The Savages of Tula.—Their Ferocity.—Anecdote.—Despondency of De Soto. 315

CHAPTER XIX. Death of De Soto. Ascent of the Mississippi.—Revenge of Guachoya.—Sickness of De Soto.—Affecting Leave-taking.—His Death and Burial.—The March for Mexico.—Return to the Mississippi.—Descent of the River.—Dispersion of the Expedition.—Death of Isabella. 334

III. CHEVALIER DE LA SALLE

AMERICAN PIONEERS AND PATRIOTS.

THE ADVENTURES OF THE Chevalier De La Salle AND HIS COMPANIONS, IN THEIR EXPLORATIONS OF THE PRAIRIES, FORESTS, LAKES, AND RIVERS, OF THE NEW WORLD, AND THEIR INTERVIEWS WITH THE SAVAGE TRIBES, TWO HUNDRED YEARS AGO.

By JOHN S. C. ABBOTT.

CONTENTS. CHAPTER I. The Enterprise of James Marquette. Page The Discovery of America. Explorations of the French in Canada. Ancestry of James Marquette. His noble Character. Mission to Canada. Adventures with the Indians. Wild Character of the Region and the Tribes. Voyage to Lake Superior with the Nez-Percés. Mission at Green Bay. Search for the Mississippi. The Outfit. The Voyage through Green Bay. Fox River and the Illinois. Enters the Mississippi. Scenes Sublime and Beautiful. Adventures in an Indian Village. 15

CHAPTER II. The First Exploration of the Mississippi River. River Scenery. The Missouri. Its Distant Banks. The Mosquito Pest. Meeting the Indians. Influence of the Calumet. The Arkansas River. A Friendly Greeting. Scenes in the Village. Civilization of the Southern Tribes. Domestic Habits. Fear of the Spaniards. The Return Voyage. 41

CHAPTER III. Marquette's Last Voyage, and Death. The Departure from Green Bay. Navigating the Lake in a Canoe. Storms of rain and snow. Night Encampments. Ascending the Chicago River. A Winter with the Savages. Journey to the Kankakee. The Great Council on the Prairie. Interesting Incidents. The Escort of Savages. The Death Scene. Sublime Funeral Solemnities. 61

CHAPTER IV. Life upon the St. Lawrence and the Lakes Two Hundred Years Ago. Birth of La Salle. His Parentage and Education. Emigrates to America. Enterprising Spirit. Grandeur of his Conceptions. Visits the Court of France. Preparations for an Exploring Voyage. Adventures of the River and Lake. Awful Scene of Indian Torture. Traffic with the Indians. The Ship-yard at Lake Erie. 81

CHAPTER V. The Voyage Along the Lakes. The Embarcation. Equipment of the Griffin. Voyage through the Lakes and Straits. The Storm. Superstition of the Voyagers. Arrival at Mackinac. Scenery there. Friendship of the Indians. Sail on Lakes Huron and Michigan. Arrival at Green Bay. The well-freighted Griffin sent back. 104

CHAPTER VI. The Expedition of Father Hennepin. Seeking a Northwest Passage. The Voyage Commenced. The Alarm. Delightful Scenery. The Indian Village. Entrance to the Mississippi. Appearance of the Country. The Midnight Storm. Silence and Solitude. A Fleet of Canoes. Captured by the Savages. Merciful Captivity. Alarming Debate. Condition of the Captives. 128

CHAPTER VII. Life with the Savages. Ascending the River with the Savages. Religious Worship. Abundance of Game. Hardihood of the Savages. The War-Whoop. Savage Revelry. The Falls of St. Anthony. Wild Country Beyond. Sufferings of the Captives. Capricious Treatment. Triumphal Entrance. The Adoption. Habits of the Savages. 145

CHAPTER VIII. Escape from the Savages. Preaching to the Indians. Studying the Language. The Council. Speech of Ou-si-cou-dè. The Baptism. The Night Encampment. Picturesque Scene. Excursion on the St. Francis. Wonderful River Voyage. Incidents by the Way. Characteristics of the Indians. Great Peril. Strange Encounter with the Indian Chief. Hardships of the Voyage. Vicissitudes of the Hunter's Life. Anecdote. The Return Voyage. 163

CHAPTER IX. The Abandonment of Fort Crèvecœur. Departure of La Salle. Fathers Membré and Gabriel. Their Missionary Labors. Character of the Savages. The Iroquois on the War Path. Peril of the Garrison. Heroism of Tonti and Membré. Infamous Conduct of the Young Savages. Flight of the Illinois. Fort Abandoned. Death of Father Gabriel. Sufferings of the Journey to Mackinac. 188

CHAPTER X. La Salle's Second Exploring Tour. Disasters. Energy of La Salle. The Embarcation. Navigating the Lakes. Sunshine and Storm, Beauty and Desolation. Ruins at Crèvecœur. Steps Retraced. Christian Character of La Salle. Arrival at Mackinac. The Enterprise Renewed. Travelling on the Ice. Descent of the Illinois River. Entering the Mississippi. Voyage of the Canoes. Adventures with the Indians. 210

CHAPTER XI. The Great Enterprise Accomplished. Scenes in the Arkansas Villages. Indian Hospitality. Barbarian Splendor. Attractive Scenery. The Alarm. Its Joyful Issue. Genial Character of La Salle. Erecting the Cross. Pleasant Visit to the Koroas. The Two Channels. Perilous Attack. Humanity of La Salle. The Sea Reached. Ceremonies of Annexation. 232

CHAPTER XII. The Return Voyage. The Numerous Alligators. Destitution of Provisions. Encountering Hostile Indians. A Naval Battle. Visit to the Village. Treachery of the Savages. The Attack. Humane Conduct of La Salle. Visit to the Friendly Taensas. Severe Sickness of La Salle. His Long Detention at Prudhomme. The Sick Man's Camp. Lieutenant Tonti sent Forward. Recovery of La Salle. His Arrival at Fort Miami. 249

CHAPTER XIII. Sea Voyage to the Gulf of Mexico. La Salle returns to Quebec. Sails for France. Assailed by Calumny. The Naval Expedition. Its Object. Its Equipment. Disagreement between La Salle and Beaujeu. The Voyage to the West Indies. Adventures in the Caribbean Sea. They Enter the Gulf. Storms and Calms. The Voyagers Lost. 268

CHAPTER XIV. Lost in the Wilderness. Treachery of Beaujeu. Accumulating Troubles. Anxieties of La Salle. March on the Land. The Encampment. Wreck of the Aimable. Misadventure with the Indians. Commencement of Hostilities. Desertion of Beaujeu with the Joli. The Encampment. The Indians Solicit Friendship. The Cruel Repulse. Sickness and Sorrow. Exploring Expeditions. The Mississippi sought for in vain. 290

CHAPTER XV. A Trip toward Mexico. Arrangements for the Journey. The Departure. Indians on Horseback. Scenes of Enchantment. Attractive Character of La Salle. Visit to the Kironas. The Bite of the Snake. Adventures Wild and Perilous. Hardihood of the Indian Hunter. The Long Sickness. A Man Devoured by a Crocodile. The Return. 311

CHAPTER XVI. The Last Days of La Salle. Plan for the New Journey. Magnitude of the Enterprise. Affecting Leave-taking. The Journey Commenced. Adventures by the Way. Friendly Character of the Indians. Vast Realms of Fertility and Beauty. The Joys and the Sorrows of such a Pilgrimage. The Assassination of La Salle and of three of his Companions. 326

CHAPTER XVII. The Penalty of Crime. Nature's Storms. The Gloom of the Soul. Approach to the Cenis Village. Cordial Welcome. Barbaric Ceremonials. Social Habits of the Indians. Meeting with the French Deserters. Traffic with the Indians. Quarrel between Hiens and Duhaut. The Assassins Assassinated. Departure of the War Party. Fiend-like Triumph. The March Resumed. 316

CHAPTER XVIII. The Close of the Drama. Ludicrous Scene. Death of M. Marle. Sympathy of the Savages. Barbaric Ceremonies. The Mississippi Reached. Joyful Interview. Ascending the River. Incidents by the Way. The Beautiful Illinois. Weary Detention. The Voyage to Mackinac. Thence to Quebec. Departure for France. Fate of the Colony. 366

IV. MILES STANDISH MILES STANDISH CONTENTS. CHAPTER I. Page Elizabeth's Act of Uniformity.-Oppressive Enactments.-King James and his Measures.-Persecution of the Non-Conformists.-Plans for Emigration.-The Unavailing Attempt.-The Disaster near Hull.-Cruel Treatment of the Captives.-The Exiles at Amsterdam.-Removal to Leyden.-Decision to Emigrate to America.-The reasons.-Elder Brewster Selected as Pastor.-The Departure from Leyden.-Scene at Delft Haven.-The Embarkation. 9 CHAPTER II. The Departure from Southampton.-Hindrances.-Delay at Dartmouth and Plymouth.-Abandonment of the Speedwell.-Sketch of Miles Standish.-Death at Sea.-Perils and Threatened Mutiny.-Narrow Escape of John Howland.-Arrival at Cape Cod.-Testimony of Governor Bradford.-The Civil Contract.-John Carver Chosen Governor.-The First Exploring Tour.-The Sabbath. 30 CHAPTER III. Repairing the Shallop.-The Second Exploring Tour.-Interesting Discoveries.-Return to the Ship.-A Week of Labor.-The Third Exploring Tour.-More Corn Found.-Perplexity of the Pilgrims.-The Fourth Expedition.-The First Encounter.-Heroism of the Pilgrims.-Night of Tempest and Peril.-A Lee Shore Found.-Sabbath on the Island. 44 CHAPTER IV.iv The Voyage Resumed.-Enter an Unknown Harbor.-Aspect of the Land.-Choose it for their Settlement.-The Mayflower Enters the Harbor.-Sabbath on Shipboard.-Exploring the Region.-The Storm and Exposure.-The Landing.-View from the Hill.-Arduous Labors.-The Alarm.-Arrangement of the Village.-The Evident Hostility of the Indians.-Gloomy Prospects.-Expedition of Captain Standish.-Billington Sea.-Lost in the Woods.-Adventures of the Lost men.-The Alarm of Fire. 71 CHAPTER V. Days of Sunshine and Storm.-Ravages of Pestilence.-A Raging Storm.-New Alarm of Fire.-Twelve Indians Seen.-Two Indians Appear on the Hill.-Great Alarm in the Settlement.-Measures of Defense.-More Sunny Days.-Humanity and Self-Denial of Miles Standish and Others.-Conduct of the Ship's Crew.-Excursion to Billington Sea.-The Visit of Samoset.-Treachery of Captain Hunt.-The Shipwrecked Frenchmen.-The Plague.-The Wampanoags.-More Indian Visitors.-Bad Conduct of the Billingtons. 92 CHAPTER VI. Two Savages on the Hill.-The Return of Samoset with Squantum.-The Story of Squantum.-The Visit of Massasoit and His Warriors.-Etiquette of the Barbarian and Pilgrim Courts.-The Treaty.-Return of the Mayflower to England.-A View of Plymouth.-Brighter Days.-Visit of Messrs. Winslow and Hopkins to the Seat of Massasoit.-Incidents of the Journey. 117 CHAPTER VII. The Lost Boy.-The Expedition to Nauset.-Interesting Adventures.-The Mother of the Kidnapped Indians.-Tyanough.-Payment for the Corn.-Aspinet, the Chief.-The Boy Recovered.-Alarmingv Intelligence.-Hostility of Corbitant.-The Friendship of Hobbomak.-Heroic Achievement of Miles Standish.-The Midnight Attack.-Picturesque Spectacle.-Results of the Adventure.-Visit to Massachusetts.-The Squaw Sachem.-An Indian Fort.-Charming Country.-Glowing Reports. 145 CHAPTER VIII. Arrival of the Fortune.-Object of the Pilgrims in their Emigration.-Character of the New-Comers.-Mr. Winslow's Letter.-The First Thanksgiving.-Advice to Emigrants.-Christmas Anecdote.-Alarming Rumor.-The Narragansets.-Curious Declaration of War.-The Defiance.-Fortifying the Village.-The Meeting in Council and the Result.-The Alarm.-The Shallop Recalled. 164 CHAPTER IX. The Double-Dealing of Squantum.-False Alarm.-Voyage to Massachusetts.-Massasoit Demands Squantum.-The Arrival of the Boat.-The Virginia Massacre.-Preparations for Defense.-Arrival of the Charity and the Swan.-Vile Character of the Weymouth Colonists.-Arrival of the Discovery.-Starvation at Weymouth.-Danger of the Plymouth Colony.-Expeditions for Food.-Death of Squantum.-Voyage to Massachusetts and the Cape. 187 CHAPTER X. Search for Corn.-Trip to Buzzard's Bay.-Interesting Incident.-Energy and Sagacity of Captain Standish.-Hostile Indications.-Insolence of Witeewamat.-The Plot Defeated.-Sickness of Massasoit.-The Visit.-Gratitude of the Chief.-Visit to Corbitant.-Condition of the Weymouth Colony.-The Widespread Coalition.-Military Expedition of Captain Standish.-His Heroic Adventures.-End of the Weymouth Colony. 209 CHAPTER XI.vi Letter from Rev. Mr. Robinson.-Defense of Captain Standish.-New Policy Introduced.-Great Destitution.-Day of Fasting and Prayer.-Answer to Prayer.-The First Thanksgiving.-The Colony at Weymouth.-Worthless Character of the Colonists.-Neat Cattle from England.-Captain Standish Sent to England.-Captain Wollaston and His Colony.-Heroism of Captain Standish.-Morton Vanquished.-Difficulty at Cape Ann.-Increasing Emigration.-The Division of Property. 232 CHAPTER XII. The Virginia Emigrants.-Humanity and Enterprise of the Governor.-Envoy Sent to England.-Trading-Posts on the Kennebec and Penobscot Rivers.-Capture by the French.-The Massachusetts Colony.-Its Numbers and Distinguished Characters.-Trade with the Indians.-Wampum the New Currency.-Trading-Post at Sandwich.-Sir Christopher Gardener.-Captain Standish Moves to Duxbury.-Lament of Governor Bradford. 257 CHAPTER XIII. Removal to Duxbury.-Intercourse with the Dutch.-Trading-Posts on the Connecticut.-Legend of the Courtship of Miles Standish.-Personal Appearance of the Captain.-Proposition to John Alden.-His Anguish and Fidelity.-Interview with Priscilla.-The Indian Alarm.-Departure of Captain Standish.-Report of his Death.-The Wedding. 281 CHAPTER XIV. Menace of the Narragansets.-Roger Williams.-Difficulty on the Kennebec.-Bradford's Narrative.-Captain Standish as Mediator.-The French on the Penobscot.-Endeavors to Regain the Lost Port.-Settlements on the Connecticut River.-Mortality Among the Indians.-Hostility of thevii Pequots.-Efforts to Avert War.-The Pequot Forts.-Death of Elder Brewster.-His Character. 301 CHAPTER XV. Friendship Between Captain Standish and Mr. Brewster.-Character of Mr. Brewster.-His Death and Burial.-Mode of Worship.-Captain's Hill.-Difficulty with the Narragansets.-Firmness and Conciliation.-Terms of Peace.-Plans for Removal from Plymouth.-Captain Standish's Home in Duxbury.-Present Aspect of the Region. 332 CHAPTER XVI. The Will of Captain Standish.-His Second Wife.-Captain's Hill.-The Monument.-Letters from President Grant and General Hooker.-Oration by General Horace Binney Sargent.-Sketch of his Life.-Other Speakers.-Laying the Corner Stone.-Description of the Shaft. 358

V. CAPTAIN WILLIAM KIDD CAPTAIN WILLIAM KIDD AND OTHERS OF THE BUCCANEERS By

JOHN S. C. ABBOTT CONTENTS. PAGE CHAPTER I. Origin of the Buccaneers. Renown of Captain Kidd.—Wild Legends.—Demands of Spain.—Opposition of the Maritime Powers.—The Rise of the Buccaneers.—The Pirates' Code.—Remonstrance of Spain.—Reply of France and England.—Confession of a Buccaneer.—Adventures of Peter the Great. 9 CHAPTER II. William Kidd becomes a Pirate. Ravages of the Pirates.—The King's Interview with Earl Bellomont.—William Kidd, the New-York Merchant.—His Commission.—Sailing of the Adventure.—Recruiting in New York.—Circuitous Trip to Madagascar.—Perils and Sufferings.—Madagascar the Pirates' Home.—Murmurings of the Crew.—Kidd reluctantly turns Pirate.—His Repulses, and his Captures. 29 CHAPTER III. Piratic Adventures. Audacity of Kidd.—Fate of the November.—Kidd kills William Moore.—The Renowned Ballad.—Kidd's Compunctions.—Kidd at Madagascar.—Piratic Carousals.—The Artificial Hell.—Kidd's Return to the West Indies.—Exaggerated Reports of Avery.—His wretched Career and wretched End. 51 vi CHAPTER IV. Arrest, Trial, and Condemnation of Kidd. Appalling Tidings.—Trip to Curacoa.—Disposal of the Quedagh Merchant.—Purchase of the Antonio.—Trembling Approach toward New York.—Measures for the Arrest of Kidd.—He enters Delaware Bay.—Touches at Oyster Bay and Block Island.—Communications with the Government.—Sails for Boston.—His Arrest.—Long Delays.—Public Rumors.—His Trial and Condemnation. 75 CHAPTER V. Kidd, and Stede Bonnet. The Guilt of Kidd.—Rumors of Buried Treasure.—Mesmeric Revelation.—Adventures of Bradish.—Strange Character of Major Bonnet.—His Piracies.—Encounters.—Indications of Insanity.—No Temptation to Turn Pirate.—Blackbeard.—Bonnet Deposed. 98 CHAPTER VI. The Adventures of Edward Teach, or Blackbeard. Seizure of the Protestant Cæsar.—The Piratic Squadron.—Villany of the Buccaneers.—The Atrocities of Blackbeard.—Illustrative Anecdotes.—Carousals on Shore.—Alleged Complicity with the Governor.—Hiding-place near Ocracoke Inlet.—Arrangements for his Capture.—Boats sent from two Men-of-War.—Bloody Battle.—The Death of the Pirate.—His Desperate and Demoniac Character. 110 CHAPTER VII. The Close of Stede Bonnet's Career. Bonnet's Abandonment by Blackbeard.—Avails Himself of the King's Pardon.—Takes Commission as a Privateer.—Rescues Blackbeard's Pirates.—Piratic Career.—Enters Capevii Fear River for Repairs.—Captured by Colonel Rhet.—The Conflict.—Escapes from Prison.—The Pursuit, and Trial and Sentence. 125 CHAPTER VIII. The Portuguese Barthelemy. Commencement of his Career.—Bold Capture.—Brutality of the Pirates.—Reverses and Captivity.—Barthelemy doomed to Die.—His Escape.—Sufferings in the Forest.—Reaches Gulf Triste.—Hardening Effect of his Misfortunes.—His new Piratic Enterprise.—Wonderful Success.—The Tornado.—Impoverishment and Ruin. 139 CHAPTER IX. Francis Lolonois. Early Life of Lolonois.—His Desperate Character.—Joins the Buccaneers.—His Fiend-like Cruelty.—The Desperadoes Rally around Him.—Equips a Fleet.—Captures Rich Prizes.—Plans the Sack of Maracaibo.—The Adventurous Voyage.—Description of Venezuela.—Atrocities at Maracaibo and Gibraltar.—Doom of the Victors. 151 CHAPTER X. The Plunder; the Carousal; and the New Enterprise. Gibraltar in Ashes.—The Return to Maracaibo.—Division of the Plunder.—Peculiar Scene.—Reception of the Pirates at Tortuga.—Fiend-like Carousal.—The Pirates Reduced to Beggary.—Lolonois's New Enterprise.—The "Furious Calm."—Days of Disaster.—Ravaging the Coast.—Capture of San Pedro. 170 CHAPTER XI. The End of Lolonois's Career. The Pirates' Perfidy.—Capture of a Spanish Ship.—Misery of the Pirates.—Desertion of Vauclin.—The Shipwreck.—Life uponviii the Island.—Expedition to Nicaragua.—Its utter Failure.—Ferocity of the Indians.—Exploring the River.—The Retreat.—Coasting to Darien.—Capture and Death of Lolonois.—Fate of the Remnants. 186 CHAPTER XII. The Female Pirate, Mary Read. Testimony of Charles Johnson.—Marriage of Mary Read's Mother.—Singular Adventure.—Reasons for Disguising her Daughter.—Early Training of Mary as a Boy.—She Enlists on board a Man-of-War.—The Character she Developed.—Enters the Army.—Skill and Bravery.—Falls in Love with a Fleming.—Reveals her Sex.—The Marriage.—Happy Days.—Death of her Husband.—Adversity.—Resumes Male Attire. 201 CHAPTER XIII. Anne Bonny, the Female Pirate. Rackam the Pirate.—Anne Bonny his Wife.—Her Reasons for Assuming a Boy's Dress.—Infamous Character of Rackam.—Anne falls in Love with Mary.—Curious Complications.—The Duel.—Chivalry of Frank.—The Capture.—The Trial.—Testimony of the Artist.—Death of Mary Read.—Rackam Dies on the Scaffold. 214 CHAPTER XIV. Sir Henry Morgan. His Origin.—Goes to the West Indies.—Joins the Buccaneers.—Meets Mansvelt the Pirate.—Conquest of St. Catharine.—Piratic Colony there.—Ravaging the Coast of Costa Rica.—Sympathy of the Governor of Jamaica.—Death of Mansvelt.—Expedition of Don John.—The Island Recaptured by the Spaniards.—Plans of Morgan.—His Fleet.—The Sack of Puerto Principe.—Horrible Atrocities.—Retreat of theix Pirates.—The Duel.—They Sail for Puerto Velo.—Conquest of the City.—Heroism of the Governor. 225 CHAPTER XV. The Capture of Puerto Velo, and its Results. The Torture.—Sickness and Misery.—Measures of the Governor of Panama.—The Ambuscade.—Awful Defeat of the Spaniards.—Ferocity of the Pirates.—Strange Correspondence.—Exchange of Courtesies.—Return to Cuba, and Division of the Spoil.—Wild Orgies at Jamaica.—Complicity of the British Government with the Pirates.—The New Enterprise.—Arrival of the Oxford.—Destruction of the Cerf Volant.—Rendezvous at Samona. 246 CHAPTER XVI. The Expedition to Maracaibo. The Delay at Ocoa.—Hunting Excursions.—The Repulse.—Cities of Venezuela.—The Plan of Morgan.—Suggestions of Pierre Picard.—Sailing of the Expedition.—They Touch at Oruba.—Traverse Venezuela.—Enter Lake Maracaibo.—Capture of the Fort.—The City Abandoned.—Atrocities of the Pirates. 260 CHAPTER XVII. Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo. Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.—The Hidden Ships.—The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.—Disaster and Failure.—Capture of the Spanish Ships.—The Retreat Commenced.—Peril of the Pirates.—Singular Correspondence.—Strength of the Spanish Armament.—The Public Conference of the Pirates.—The Naval Battle.—The Fire-Ship.—Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates. 273 x CHAPTER XVIII. A New Expedition Planned. The Threat to Espinosa.—Adroit Stratagem.—Wonderful Escape.—The Storm.—Revelry at Jamaica.—History of Hispaniola.—Plan of a New Expedition.—The Foraging Ships.—Morgan's Administrative Energies.—Return of the Foragers.—Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.—Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.—Preparations to Sail. 290 CHAPTER XIX. Capture of St. Catherine and Chagres. The Defences at St. Catherine.—Morgan's Strategy.—The Midnight Storm.—Deplorable Condition of the Pirates.—The Summons to Surrender.—Disgraceful Conduct of the Spanish Commander.—The Advance to Chagres.—Incidents of the Battle.—The Unexpected Victory.—Measures of Morgan. 305