My first thought was for Henry.
"How is Lord Falmouth?" I asked the doctor.
"My lord is doing very well, sir; fortunately his wound is not dangerous."
"Has he not a broken hip?"
"A very great contusion, more painful, perhaps, than a fracture, but less serious."
"And the pirates?"
"They have escaped, and again set sail, after having lost five of their crew in this attack, but, doubtless, they have a great number of wounded."
"And have we lost many?"
"Three sailors and a boatswain have been killed, besides which, nine of our sailors are wounded more or less seriously."
"It seems to me to be day; what time is it, doctor?"