Leith Threatened. - the Dominie's Prayer
Leith Threatened. - the Dominie's Prayer
W HEN Paul Jones arrived at Brest, bringing the captured Drake, he found the situation of affairs materially altered. France had…
Leith Threatened. - the Dominie's Prayer: Jones
Paul Jones saw in this friendship of France for the struggling colonies his opportunity. Heretofore he had been condemned to command only…
Leith Threatened. - the Dominie's Prayer: Homme
Great was the exultation of the American seaman at this happy termination of his labor. Full of gratitude to the distinguished philosopher…
Leith Threatened. - the Dominie's Prayer: Alliance
While the "Bon Homme Richard" was being made ready for sea, the vessels that were to sail with her as consorts were making for the…
Leith Threatened. - the Dominie's Prayer: Landais
The intruder stammered and looked confused, but finally managed to tell the story. Landais was amazed. That so dangerous a conspiracy…
Leith Threatened. - the Dominie's Prayer: Cerf
A few days sufficed to repair all damage, and again the vessels sought the open sea. When two days out, a strange sail was sighted. Jones…
Leith Threatened. - the Dominie's Prayer: Richard
But, while the two boats were still out after the enemy's ship, the tide changed; and Capt. Jones soon saw that his ship was in danger from…
Leith Threatened. - the Dominie's Prayer: Trent
The desertion was discovered immediately. The night was clear, and by the faint light of the stars the course of the receding boats could…