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Updated: May 23, 2025
Cain felt the truth of Hawkhurst's representation, and he went down to his cabin to consider upon what should be done. It was past midnight, when Cain, worn out with the conflicting passions of the day, fell into an uneasy slumber. His dreams were of Francisco's mother she appeared to him pleading for her son, and Cain "babbled in his sleep."
At last the voice of Francisco was heard, and all in that wide court started at the sound deep, full, and melodious as the evening chimes. The ears of those present had, in the profound silence, but just recovered from the harsh, deep-toned, and barbarous idiom of Hawkhurst's address, when the clear, silvery, yet manly voice of Francisco riveted their attention.
One moment he raised himself to his utmost height, then seizing a handspike which lay near, he felled Hawkhurst to the deck. 'Take that for your mutiny! exclaimed Cain, putting his foot on Hawkhurst's neck. 'My lads, I appeal to you. Is this man worthy to be in command as mate? Is he to live? 'No! no! cried the pirates. 'Death! Francisco stepped forward.
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