They secured for their voyage two ships, the Speedwell and the Mayflower.
Our next scene is early in July of 1620. The Mayflower has been engaged for the voyage, and is lying at anchor in the Thames River off London, where it is undergoing some repairs preparatory to taking on cargo, which is to come to the New World. Aboard the ship is only the master, Captain Jones, when he is disturbed by—
KIEFT [off]
Ahoy, the Mayflower!
JONES
Ahoy! Who's hailing the Mayflower?
KIEFT
Here—alongside! May I come aboard?
JONES