Chapter 30
Prizes Galore“The prize is secure, sir,” John Hunt said with great enthusiasm, and then he saluted. “I’ve put Mister Kaye in charge to take her back to Gothenburg.” He grinned. “We’ll have to put Mister de Waal in charge of the next one.”
Petroc smiled. “I’m sure he’d enjoy that, John, but who would we give him as a prize crew? I think a return to Gothenburg is called for, if only to collect all our people.” The months since their taking station at Heligoland had been busy and profitable. They had captured three large luggers and two brigs, the latter fully laden, and now they had a schooner to add to the collection. “What is she carrying?”
“Salt herring, salted cod and whale oil, sir. She’ll fetch a good price.”
“She will indeed.” Petroc did a quick calculation. His persona
