Peace to thee, maiden. I go to my ships.

Mar. Forgive me! I'll be gone.

[Re-enter Gersa]

Hub. What! Not aboard?

Ger. Your pardon, sir. We have confirmed reports

The French outnumber us by triple count.

Eighty large ships, the double of our own,

Besides two score of galleons and small vessels

That in themselves would match us. And 'tis sure

Le Moine, the pirate, leads the fleet.