CONTENT S.· CHAPTER I. EXPEDITION OF HAWKINS TO THE WEST INDIES. 1567-1568. The parentage and early life of Francis Drake-His Sea-education- Page . 1 CHAPTER II. THIRD VOYAGE TO THE WEST INDIES AND THE SPANISH MAIN. 1572-1573. State of England and Spain-Revised Relation of this Voyage by Drake himself-Arrive at Port Pheasant-Symerons-Transactions at Nombre de Dios-The Treasury and Governor's house-Drake wounded-Return to their ships at the Isle of Pinos-Cartagena— Capture a great ship of Seville-Drake destroys his own ship the Swan-Takes several vessels-Arrives at Port Plenty-Drake leaps on shore at Cartagena-John Drake slain-Sickness in the crewDeath of Joseph Drake-Attempt to reach Panama by land-Disappointment-Drake is led to a great tree-Discovers the South Sea, and makes a solemn vow-Vasco de Balboa-Returns to England— Sir Wm. Davenant's Drama CHAPTER III. THE VOYAGE ROUND THE WORLD. Preliminary Observations-Drake's Services in Ireland-He is patronised by the Queen-Expensive preparations for the Voyage-Secrecy as to its destination-The cause of a rival enterprise—Oxenham's disastrous voyage and death-Drake's squadron-Captures made by it— Misconduct of Doughty-Patagonians-Arrival at St. Julian-Trial and execution of Doughty-Passage through the Strait of Magelhaens -Driven down to Cape Horn-Passage up the North PacificNumerous captures of Treasure 15 • 34 and of Sir Francis Drake, I have rigidly adhered to the originals; even to the spelling, although the same words are frequently written differently, at different times, and even in the same letter. Subjoined is a list of the principal authors, many of them the contemporaries of Drake, upon whose authority I have framed my account of his life.* In very many instances I have transcribed their original words. It would have been easy for me to have remodelled these passages, and to have given their substance in a modern garb; and the narrative would have had a less disjointed appearance had I done so. But I felt that any change in their phraseology — any departure from their quaint and forcible mode of expression-must detract, not only from the interest of the details which they give, but in some degree also from the validity of their statements. This conviction outweighed with me all minor considerations. CONTENTS. CHAPTER I. EXPEDITION OF HAWKINS TO THE WEST INDIES. 1567-1568. The parentage and early life of Francis Drake-His Sea-education- Page . 1 CHAPTER II. THIRD VOYAGE TO THE WEST INDIES AND THE SPANISH MAIN. 1572-1573. State of England and Spain-Revised Relation of this Voyage by Drake himself-Arrive at Port Pheasant-Symerons-Transactions at Nombre de Dios-The Treasury and Governor's house-Drake wounded—Return to their ships at the Isle of Pinos—Cartagena— Capture a great ship of Seville-Drake destroys his own ship the Swan-Takes several vessels—Arrives at Port Plenty-Drake leaps on shore at Cartagena-John Drake slain-Sickness in the crewDeath of Joseph Drake-Attempt to reach Panama by land-Disappointment-Drake is led to a great tree-Discovers the South Sea, and makes a solemn vow- -Vasco de Balboa-Returns to EnglandSir Wm. Davenant's Drama CHAPTER III. THE VOYAGE ROUND THE WORLD. Preliminary Observations-Drake's Services in Ireland-He is patronised by the Queen-Expensive preparations for the Voyage-Secrecy as to its destination-The cause of a rival enterprise-Oxenham's disastrous voyage and death-Drake's squadron-Captures made by it— Misconduct of Doughty-Patagonians-Arrival at St. Julian-Trial and execution of Doughty-Passage through the Strait of Magelhaens -Driven down to Cape Horn-Passage up the North PacificNumerous captures of Treasure 15 34 CHAPTER IV. CONTINUATION OF VOYAGE ROUND THE WORLD. 1577-1580. Drake proceeds to the Northward-A North-East Passage round America suggested-Intense cold-Interview with the natives of the West Coast of North America-Drake takes possession of New Albion in the Queen's name-Crosses the Pacific to the Moluccas-Calls at Java-Voyage home. Page 59 CHAPTER V. DRAKE IN ENGLAND. 1580-1585. Drake is well received at Plymouth—Neglected in London, and at the CHAPTER VI. DRAKE'S VOYAGE TO THE WEST INDIES. 1585-1586. Drake receives command of a squadron-Sir Philip Sydney-The squadron and troops employed-Land on the island of St. Jago-Attack on St. Domingo, and on Cartagena-Sickness in the fleet-The intention of taking Nombre de Dios, and entering the Isthmus, abandonedDestroy St. Augustine-Return homewards-Call at Virginia-Bring away the Governor and Colonists, who abandon the Colony-Introduction of Tobacco 72 82 CHAPTER VII. EXPEDITION TO CADIZ. 1587. Designs of Philip-Insolence of the Spanish Ambassador-Drake appointed to command an expedition-Letter of Sir F. Drake-Arrives at Cadiz; burns, sinks, and carries away about 100 sail of ships— Dispatches Captain Crosse with letters-Leaves Cadiz-Destroys a number of ships in the Tagus-Drake stands over to Terceira, and captures a large and rich carrack-Case of Captain Burroughs 96 • CHAPTER VIII. THE SPANISH ARMADA, CALLED THE INVINCIBLE. 1588. Pretence of treating for peace-Unworthy conduct of Spain-Predictions of triumph-Naval and Military forces-Lord High Admiral puts to sea- -Correspondence of Lord C. Howard and Sir F. Drake with the Queen, Sir Francis Walsingham, and Lords of the Council CHAPTER IX. THE SPANISH ARMADA, CALLED THE INVINCIBLE. 1588. The Armada in the Channel-Anecdote of Drake-First attack-Spanish MS. Journal-Daily proceedings of the two fleets — The Armada is dispersed by fire-ships-Driven into the North Sea-Its disastrous condition-Letters from the Lord High Admiral, Sir Francis Drake, and Lord Henry Seymour Page 113 127 CHAPTER X. THE SPANISH ARMADA, CALLED THE INVINCIBLE. 1588. Summary of the Spanish losses-Libels of the late Spanish Ambassador on the British Officers-Drake's reply-Public thanksgiving— Queen's procession to St. Paul's-Letters of the Lord High Admiral and Sir Francis Drake, relative to the late invasion-The fleet is paid off 143 CHAPTER XI. EXPEDITION TO THE GROYNE (CORUnna), and lisbon. 1589. Reasons for attacking Spain-Petition of Don Antonio, a candidate for the Crown of Portugal-Sir F. Drake and Sir J. Norris appointed to command the Expedition-Letters of Sir J. Norris and Sir F. Drake to Lord Burleigh-Attack on Corunna-Gallant conduct of a Female -Description of the attack by Norris and by Drake-Essex joins them-Arrival at Peniche-Norris marches for Lisbon-Drake sails for Cascais-Proceedings before Lisbon-Proceedings at CascaisEmbark at Cascais-The fleet is dispersed in a Storm-Arrive at Plymouth-Case of Lord Essex . |