[122] Sudden bursts or squalls of wind.
[123] Basil Ringrose, a friend of Dampier, joined the Buccaneers in the Gulf of Darien, 1680. His “Journal,” the MS. of which is in the British Museum, was published in the second volume of the “Hist. of the Buccaneers,” 1685. He was killed in action in Feb., 1686.
[124] John Watling “an old privateer and a stout seaman,” was appointed to command the Buccaneers in Jan., 1681, at Juan Fernandez. Quitting the island in a hurry a Mosquito Indian, named William, was left behind. Watling was killed in action at the end of the month. Dampier visited the island March 22, 1684, and rescued the Indian.
[125] Anson, who visited the island in 1741, records that “the first goat that was killed at their landing had its ears slit, whence we concluded that he had doubtless been formerly under the power of Selkirk. This was indeed an animal of most venerable aspect, dignified with an exceeding majestic beard.”
[126] Perriers, commonly known as Pattereras or Pedereros; a small breach-loading swivel-gun.
[127] Thomas Stradling, formerly Lieutenant of this vessel.
[128] A charge consisting of a number of missiles (pieces of iron, stones, etc.) fired together; similar to case shot.
[129] Grapling or Grapnel; a sort of small anchor fitted with four or five flukes, or claws.
[130] A small kind of mortar invented by the celebrated engineer, Baron Coehorn, to throw small shells or grenades.
[131] A large species of Tunny fish, similar to the Bonito or striped Tunney.