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Updated: June 1, 2025
In another instant, however, that unmistakable one of hatred and defiance a shot came whistling over our heads. It was replied to by one of our stern-chasers; and we then went about, that we might keep the weather-gauge a most important point under present circumstances. The enemy, to avoid being raked, had to do the same. "Give it them now, my lads!" shouted the captain.
Both vessels were now seen standing away from the land, the "Scorpion" steering both so as most speedily to come up with the enemy, and at the same time to keep the advantage of the wind which she possessed, while the other was manoeuvring to avoid a close engagement till she had gained the weather-gauge. "Ronald will not let him do that," cried Rolf. "See, the `Scorpion' is gaining on her.
Ned Bambrick was at the helm, with his eye cast ever and anon at the canvas, and then at the Frenchman, as we glided on rapidly towards him, just as cool and unconcerned as if he was standing up to speak to a friend. We had the weather-gauge, and Perigal resolved to keep it. Supposing the enemy superior to us in strength, it would give us an important and necessary advantage.
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