There, far away in the mist-laden distance, a graceful three-decker, with sails unfurled, was distinctly visible in the glow of the setting sun.
"Petticoat Rule"
Emmuska Orczy, Baroness Orczy
Already he had turned his head slowly round to watch that fast disappearing three-decker, gleaming golden now in the distant haze.
"Petticoat Rule"
Emmuska Orczy, Baroness Orczy
His little fleet continued cruising and capturing prizes until the night of the 7th of March 1778 when it came in contact with the English two decker ship Yarmouth of 64 guns, Capt.
"Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution"
L. Carroll Judson