'That they were not ignorant of the Design with which the Governor fitted them out; the taking and destroying the _French_ Factory; that he, indeed, readily agreed to take a Commission to this end, tho' contrary to his Judgment, because it was being employ'd; but that he thought it a very injudicious Expedition, which did they succeed in, would be of no Use to the Publick, and only advantage a private Company of Men, from whom they could expect no Reward of their Bravery; that he could see nothing but Danger in the Undertaking, without the least Prospect of a Booty; that he could not suppose any Man fond of fighting, for fighting-sake; and few ventured their Lives, but with some View either of particular Interest or publick Good; but here was not the least Appearance of either. Wherefore, he was of Opinion, that they should turn their Thoughts on what might better their Circumstances; and if they were so inclined, he would undertake to shape a Course which should lead them to Ease and Plenty, in which they might pass the rest of their Days. That one bold Push would do their Business, and they might return home, not only without Danger, but even with Reputation.' The Crew finding he expected their Resolution, cry'd out, one and all, _A gold Chain, or a wooden Leg_, we'll stand by you. Hearing this, he desired they would chuse a Quarter Master, who might consult with him for the Common Good; which was accordingly done. I must acquaint the Reader, that on Board the _West-India_ Privateers and Free-booters, the Quarter Master's Opinion is like the Mufti's among the _Turk_'s; the Captain can undertake nothing which the Quarter Master does not approve. We may say, the Quarter Master is an humble Imitation of the _Roman_ Tribune of the People; he speaks for, and looks after the Interest of the Crew. _Tew_ now, instead of his proceeding on his Voyage to _Gambia_, shaped his Course for the Cape of _Good Hope_, which doubling, he steered for the Streights of _Babel Mandel_, entring into the _Red Sea_, where they came up with a tall Ship bound from the _Indies_ to _Arabia_; she was richly laden, and as she was to clear the Coasts of Rovers, five more, extreamly rich (one especially in Gold) being to follow her, she had 300 Soldiers on Board, beside her Seamen. _Tew_, on making this Ship, told his Men she carried their Fortunes, which they would find no Difficulty to take Possession of; for though he was satisfied she was full of Men, and was mounted with a great Number of Guns, they wanted the two Things necessary, Skill and Courage; and, indeed, so it proved, for he boarded and carried her without Loss, every one taking more Care to run from the Danger, than to exert himself in the Defence of his Goods.