Had he not scuttled a Spanish carack four years ago in the bay of Funchal?
"The Sea-Hawk"
Raphael Sabatini
In his efforts to seek distraction from the torturing images ever in his mind he took to the sea with three galleys, and thus some two weeks later came face to face with Master Jasper Leigh aboard the Spanish carack which he captured under Cape Spartel.
"The Sea-Hawk"
Raphael Sabatini
Aboard the carack, Sakr-el-Bahr bestowed Rosamund in the cabin over the quarter, taking the precaution to lock the door that led to the stern-gallery.
"The Sea-Hawk"
Raphael Sabatini