Illustrations

[She was a Light Cruiser of about 4000 Tons]
Frontispiece

[Black Strogoff addresses the "Donibristle's" Crew]

[A Dash for Freedom ]

[The Fate of Ah Ling]

[Illustration: Plan of the Pirates' Island]

Plan of the Pirates' Island
A.Inner HarbourJ.Detached Cliff screening Harbour
B.TunnelK.Where "Donibristle" was scuttled
C.Prisoners' CompoundL.Main Channel through Reef
D.BlockhousesM.Gap in Reef through which Boat
E.Fenceleft the Island
F.Observation HillN1, N2.Smaller openings In Reef
G.CaveP.The Reef
H.Coco PalmsQ.Pirates' Huts & Stores

[Illustration: Swan Island]

Swan Island
A.Where Lifeboat was wrecked
B.Burgoyne washed ashore here
C.Minalto " " "
D.Mostyn " " "
E.The Cave
F.Hill

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