9. And if any vessel of the fleet should lose, through mischance, a main-mast, or yard, or any of the water vessels, or anything else of importance, they shall fire one or two shots, according to the necessity of the case, that the other vessels may afford them speedy assistance; and take care that no vessel quit that which is in distress till the required succour be given.
10. Should any vessel of the fleet lose her course, and fall in with another of the fleet, the signal shall be to hoist and lower topsails three times; and the other vessel shall do the same for recognition.
11. You must not permit any gambling in the ship, with cards or dice, by reason of the numerous quarrels usually resulting from that practice.
12. You must take the greatest care to save the provisions, following your own discretion in this matter till you receive another order for your guidance.
13. Finally, in order that you may be better able to keep company, you shall see a light at the admiral’s stern once or twice.
Francis Drake.
FINIS.
RICHARDS, PRINTER,
100, ST. MARTIN’S LANE.