[8] It is said, that some part of Lord Willoughby’s fleet escaped the hurricane, and reached Jamaica in safety. [9] It must be remembered, that at the time we are now speaking of, surgeons did not hold that respectable rank in society as they now—that is, most of them—deservedly fill. Not so very many years ago, naval surgeons in particular were very little thought of; and even in the British navy, they were required to perform the office of barber, as well as attend to the bodily ailments of the crew. [10] To shew the state to which the French reduced the island, the following extract from a letter written by Count D’Estrade, ambassador from the French king to Charles II. of England, dated 26th May, 1667, and addressed to Louis XIV., is inserted:—“Il nous dit de plus que le Sieur de la Barre avat ruiné celle d’Antigoa, et en avait fait transporter tout ce qu’il avait pu afin d’être mieux en etat de conserver de St. Christophe.” _Translation_.—“He”—that is, the deputy from Zealand, with whom Count D’Estrade had had a conference at Breda, on 21st May, 1667— “informed us, in addition, that the said M. de la Barre had ruined the colony of Antigua, and had taken and transported from it all that he could, to the end that he might be in a better condition to retain possession of St. Christopher’s.” [11] His tombstone may be still seen in one of the churchyards of St. Christopher’s. [12] For account of this gentleman, see Appendix, No. 3. [13] “Sir,—My husband has been arrested by two officers and two soldiers this night, and what they intend doing with me and my family, I know not even now; but I fear that some ill consequences will attend it. I beseech you humbly, Sir, seeing that myself and family are abandoned by our countrymen, that it may please you to protect us who have never assailed you; and myself, and family, and many others, shall pray for your prosperity; and I take the boldness to qualify myself, “Sir, your very humble and very obedient servant, “Mary Carden.” [14] “Sir,—I should have had the honour of waiting upon you, but I have been intercepted by the order of Governor Fitche, and I have been in custody since. I hope, Sir, you will not believe or think otherwise of him who takes the liberty of subscribing himself, Sir, yours, &c., “Robert Carden.”