The charter-party drawn up by Sir Henry Morgan before his famous expedition, which ended in the plunder and destruction of Panama, shows several modifications of the earlier contract.
To him who struck the enemy's flag, and planted the Buccaneers', fifty piastres, besides his share.
To him who took a prisoner who brought tidings, 100 piastres, besides his share.
For every grenade thrown into an enemy's port-hole, five piastres.
To him who took an officer of rank at the risk of his life, proportionate reward.
To him who lost two legs, 500 crowns, or fifteen slaves.
To him who lost two arms, 800 piastres, or eighteen slaves.
To him who lost one leg or one arm, 500 piastres, or six slaves.
To him who lost an eye, 100 piastres, or one slave.
For both eyes, 200 piastres, or two slaves.