ved. Capt. Jones's estimate, which is probably nearly
correct, put the loss of the English ship at about a hundred killed,
and an equal number wounded.

The sinking of the "Richard" left the "Serapis" crowded with wounded
of both nations, prisoners, and the remnant of the crew of the sunken
ship. No time was lost in getting the ship in navigable shape, and in
clearing away the traces of the battle. The bodies of the dead were
thrown overboard. The decks were scrubbed and sprinkled with hot
vinegar. The sound of the hammer and the saw was heard on every hand,
as the carpenters stopped the leaks, patched the deck, and rigged new
spars in place of those shattered by the "Richard's" fire. All three
of the masts had gone by the board. Jury masts were rigged; and with
small sails stretched on these the ship beat about the ocean, the
plaything of the winds. Her consorts had left her. Landais, seeing no
chance to rob Jones of the honor of the victory, had taken the
"Alliance" to other waters. The "Pallas" had been victorious in her
contest with the "Countess of Scarborough;" and, as soon as the issue
of the conflict between the "Bon Homme Richard" and the "Serapis" had
become evident, she made off with her prize, intent upon gaining a
friendly port. The "Richard," after ten days of drifting, finally ran
into Texel, in the north of Holland.

The next year was one of comparative inactivity for Jones. He enjoyed
for a time the praise of all friends of the revolting colonies. He was
the lion of Paris. Then came the investigation into the action of
Landais at the time of the great battle. Though his course at that
time was one of open treachery, inspired by his wish to have Jones
strike to the "Serapis," that he might have the honor of capturing
both ships, Landais escaped any punishment at the hands of his French
compatriots. But he was relieved of the command of the "Alliance,"
which was given to Jones. Highly incensed at this action, the erratic
Frenchman incited the crew of the "Alliance" to open mutiny, and,
taking command of the ship himself, left France and sailed for
America, leaving Commodore Jones in the lurch. On his arrival at
Philadelphia, Landais strove to justify his action by blackening the
character of Jones, but failed in this, and was dismissed the service.
His actions should be regarded with some charity, for the man was
doubtless of unsound mind. His insanity became even more evident after
his dismissal from t