Harry Girdwood and Monday had been doing good work.
In a brief space the pirates were killed to a man.
Jack had lost half his force in the engagement.
The fight had been fierce and stubborn while it lasted.
Harry had received a slash across the cheek.
Monday was shot through the fleshy part of the left arm.
Those casualties, however, were trifling.
Jack called the remainder of his men together.
“I thank you for what you have done!” he exclaimed. “Would you like to serve me again?”
There was a unanimous chorus in the affirmative.