Drake. Well said, my boy. You’ll see to that. Clip her wings and make her wait our pleasure. We can ease her of her precious burden at our leisure. Now, my men, for action! Nombre de Dios is a victim bound for slaughter, and delivered into our hands.
Moon (saluting). The Pinnaces and boats, General, are manned and ready.
Officers are bustling about and giving orders.
Drake. Well done, Moon! You wait for orders. (To Oxenham.) A word before we start, Oxenham. You land on the left—lead your corps round to the back.
Oxenham. And that high ground on the east, General. There might be cannon there?
Drake. Take it in your way. Then push for the eastern gate; it leads to the royal treasure house. Wait there the signal. Here is a plan of the place (he points to it with his finger as he gives it to him, explaining it). You see the course is clear and simple. When you hear the first volley, rush in with tremendous shouting, and meet me in the market-place.
Oxenham. I shall be there, if alive.
Exit Oxenham with his corps in a pinnace.
Drake. Now then pull for the Quay. Away, my men, away! (Exeunt).
Scene changes.