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Page 122
... fleet to the shore . Laudonnière , surrounded by his staff , D'Erlac , Francisco Estevan , Ottigny , and Trenchant , went down to meet the boat and learn who the visitors were . The boat touched the strand , and a young sailor landed ...
... fleet to the shore . Laudonnière , surrounded by his staff , D'Erlac , Francisco Estevan , Ottigny , and Trenchant , went down to meet the boat and learn who the visitors were . The boat touched the strand , and a young sailor landed ...
Page 123
... fleet , " he said , tipping his hat , " and he wishes to land and pay Laudonnière a visit , if he will permit him . " " Inform Sir John Hawkins that I shall be happy to receive him , and such poor hospitality as I can afford will be ...
... fleet , " he said , tipping his hat , " and he wishes to land and pay Laudonnière a visit , if he will permit him . " " Inform Sir John Hawkins that I shall be happy to receive him , and such poor hospitality as I can afford will be ...
Page 141
... fleet had put into the river , the remainder having stood out to sea . After a consultation with the officers of his ships , Ribault returned to the fort . The Spanish fleet could be seen manoeuvering along the coast ; but it was ...
... fleet had put into the river , the remainder having stood out to sea . After a consultation with the officers of his ships , Ribault returned to the fort . The Spanish fleet could be seen manoeuvering along the coast ; but it was ...
Page 144
... fleet stood out a little into the road and dropped anchor , while all became quiet , and the French ships drew up closer under the fort . Although Melendez touched at the Florida coast on the 28th of August , it was not until the 4th of ...
... fleet stood out a little into the road and dropped anchor , while all became quiet , and the French ships drew up closer under the fort . Although Melendez touched at the Florida coast on the 28th of August , it was not until the 4th of ...
Page 145
... fleet be caught in one of these , you would be scattered and in all probability wrecked . " " Yet most of us are sailors , " said Ribault . " We equal the Spaniards in guns and courage . We can suddenly fall upon their ships and sink ...
... fleet be caught in one of these , you would be scattered and in all probability wrecked . " " Yet most of us are sailors , " said Ribault . " We equal the Spaniards in guns and courage . We can suddenly fall upon their ships and sink ...
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