own from the deck, and the hatches were put over them, with
three cheers.

"Now for the privateer--she is our own," cried Philip; "follow me, my
men," continued he, as he sprang upon the bulwarks of the prize, and
from thence into the main rigging of the lugger alongside.

Most of my men followed him; and as there were but few men left on board
of the lugger, she was soon in our possession, and thus we had both the
enemy and the prize without firing a cannon-shot. It was strange that
this combat between two privateers should thus be decided upon the deck
of another vessel, but such was the fact. We had several men badly
wounded, but not one killed. The French were not quite so fortunate, as
seven of their men lay dead upon the decks. The prize proved to be the
Antelope West-Indiaman, laden with sugar and rum, and of considerable
value. We gave her up to the captain and crew, who had at afforded us
such timely assistance, and they were not a little pleased at being thus
rescued from a French prison. The privateer was named the Jean Bart, of
twelve guns, and one hundred and fifteen men, some away in prizes. She
was a new vessel, and this her first cruise. As it required many men to
man her, and we had the prisoners to encumber us, I resolved that I
would take her to Liverpool at once; and six days afterwards we arrived
there without further adventure. Philip's gallant conduct had won him
great favour with my officers and men, and I must say that I felt very
proud of him.

As soon as we had anchored both vessels, I went on shore with Philip to
Mr Trevannion's to give him an account of what had occurred during the
short cruise, and I hardly need say that he was satisfied with the
results, as we had made three recaptures of value besides a privateer.
I introduced Philip to him, acquainting him with his miraculous
preservation, and Mr Trevannion very kindly invited him for the present
to remain in his house. We then took our leave, promising to be back by
dinner-time, and I went with Philip to fit him out in a more creditable
way; and having made my purchases and given my orders, (it being then
almost two o'clock _post meridiem_,) we hastened to Mr Trevannion's,
that we might be in time for dinner. I was, I must confess, anxious to
see Miss Trevannion, for she had often occupied my thoughts during the
cruise. She met me with great friendliness and welcomed me back. Our
dinner was very agreeable, and Philip's sa