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"CHAP II(I). OF Captain Martel And his CREW" from A General History of the Pyrates

by Captain Charles Johnson

Original Source

Diplomatic editions of this text are based on transcriptions created by Ingrid Reiche for an MA Thesis at Carleton Unversity

Witness List

  • "CHAP. III. OF Captain Martel, And his CREW." From A General History of the Pyrates1 (st ed, 1724)
  • "CHAP. II. OF Captain Martel, And his CREW." From A General History of the Pyrates (2nd ed., 1724)
  • "CHAP. II. OF Captain Martel, And his CREW." From A General History of the Pyrates (3rd ed., 1725)
  • "CHAP. II. OF Captain Martel, And his CREW." From A General History of the Pyrates (4th. ed., 1726)

Textual Notes

This is a comparision of four version of the text from the first page of "CHAP II(I). OF Captain MARTEL,, And hiS CREW." A General History of the Pyrates ranging from the 1st edition printed in 1724 to Volume I of the 4th edition printed 1726

1st ed.-1724 From the Baldwin Room at the Toronto Reference Library - photographs by Ingrid Reiche

3 leaves. Pages 54-59. Signed D3v-D4
Running head - "Of Captain MARTEL."

2nd ed.-1724: From the Internet Archive - scans from the Rare Book collection of the Boston Public Library

3 leaves. Pages 64-69. Signed E-E3.
Running head - "Of Captain MARTEL."

3rd-1725:from Eighteeenth Century Collection Online (ECCO) - scans provide by the British Library

3 leaves. Pages 64-69. E-E3
Running head - "Of Captain MARTEL."

4th ed.(Vol.1)-1726: From the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library at the University of Toronto - scans by Ingrid Reiche

3 leaves. Pages 64-69. E-E3
Running head - "Of Captain MARTEL."

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X Critical Introduction

Critical Introduction

About the Text

There are four critical points regarding the differences and similarities of this Chapter "OF Captain MARTEL, And his Crew."
The first is that in the 1st ed. this is "CHAP. III.", whereas in the 2nd-4th eds. this is "CHAP. II." The change occurs because in the 2nd-4th eds. "CHAP. II. The Rise of Pyrates," found in the 1st ed., is not present and has been incorporated into "The INTRODUCTION."
The second is that in the 1st ed,,the four line of last paragraph from "The Rise of Pyrates" are at the top of the page that begins this chapter. This pushes the whole body of the beginning of the text for this chapter down to line 22 in the 1st ed., whereas in the 2nd-4th eds. the text of the body of this page of the chapter begins on line 15.
The third difference is that, as is noticeable through the vast amount of highlighted text seen on the first page of this chapter, only a small amount of the text on this page remains the same from the 1st ed. to the 2nd-4th eds. A few scattered words from the 1st ed. remain, but the positions of almost all have been changed, not just because of the difference of where text starts. A few of the exceptions are in the first line of the body text of this chapter (line 22 in the 1st ed.; line 13 in the 2nd - 4th eds.) where the word "Pyrate" is almost in the same position though it is plural ("Pyrates") in the 2nd-4th eds. Similarly the words "the Peace of the Utrecht" are also on the second line of the text (line 23 in the 1st ed.; line 16 in the 2nd-4th eds.). The word "Thing" is also on line 37 of all 4 editions, but it is plural in the 2nd-4th eds. ("Things"). Aside from the above mentioned similarities, it is only in the 2nd-4th eds. where one finds more minute gloss changes to capitalization between these three editions.
Finally, the fourth critical point is that the catchword, "The," is the same in all 4 editions. If one turns to pg. 55 in the 1st ed., and pg. 65 in the 2nd-4th eds., one finds that the text reverts back to the original from the 1st ed. in all the 3 subsequent editions, line for line, word for word, with the small gloss changes to capitalization and punctuation. This reproduction continues from the 2nd pg. (pg. 55 in the 1st ed., and pg.65 in the 2nd-4th eds.) to the end of the Chapter, on pg. 59 of the 1st ed. and pg. 69 of the 2nd-4th eds. Though I do not presume to understand exactly why the text was changed on the first page, it is possible someone wanted this chapter to appear, on first glance, as being rewritten.

Glossary Note TypesGloss notes: denoted by superscript "g", point to changes in capitalization, spelling or wording.
Physical notes: denoted by superscript "p", point to changes in formatting and the physical layout of the page such as changes in line ends.
Critical Notes: denoted by a superscript "c", point to critical changes in the text, such as added material.
Notes: denoted by a superscript "n", point to more general comments about changes in the text.

Glossary of Abbreviations
a.w. = added word(s)
c.c. = capitalization change (generally to the first letter in a word)
d.w. = deleted word(s)
l.c. = line change (of a word(s), or parts of a sentence)
l.e.c. = line end change
p.c. = punctuation change
s.c. = spelling change
w.c.= a word that is changed in some manner
w.m.= a word(s) moved

XWitness
54 Of Captain MARTEL
b
64
b
64
b
64
b
c
In the 1st ed. this chapter starts on page 54 and is Chapter III. with the running head Of Captain MARTEL ; in the 2nd-4th eds. it is Chapter II. starts on page 64, and contains no running head on this page, but does have one on the pages for the rest of the Chapter.
afterwards, and I doubt, shall be obliged to pur-
b

sue their Histories, as far as I have done these just
b

mentioned, viz., to the Gallows, and there to take
b

my leave of them.
b
c
The 4 lines of text at the beginning of this this page in the 1st ed. are from the previous chapter "The Rise of Pyrates."

CHAP.II
b
III.
c
These is Chapter III. in the 1st ed., whereas in the 2nd-4th eds. it is Chapter II.
 
 
OF
 
Captain MARTEL,
 
 
And his CREWp
In the 1st ed. the 4 four lines of the title appear between lines 11-19 ; in the 2nd-4th eds. they are on lines 5-13

 
I Come now to the
n
Pyrates p
w.m. in the 2nd-4th eds. "Pyrates" is on line 15 and is plural, whereas 1st ed. the word "Pyrate" is on line 22 and is singluar.
that have rose
b
 since
 
the Peace of Utrechtp
w.m. in the 2nd-4th eds. the words beginning at the end of line 15 to the middle of line 16 "since the Peace of Utrecht" is moved to line 23 of the 1st ed.
;
b
in War Time there wp
w.m. in the 2nd-4th eds. the words "in War-Time, there" fom line 16, are moved to line 24 in the 1st ed.
 is no
b
 
room for any,
b
 becauseall p
w.m. in the 2nd-4th eds. the words " because all" from lin 17 are in reverse order on line 25 of the 1st ed. to read "all, because". p.c. a comma in between these words in the 1st ed. is also deleted in the 2nd -4th eds.
those of a roving
b
 
advent’rous Disposition find Employment in Pri-
b
 
vateers, so
b
there is
b
g
w.c. in the in the 2nd and 3rd eds. the text uses the 2 words "there is"; in the 4th ed. the 2 words become the contraction "there's"
there's
b
g
w.c. in the 4th ed. the 2 words become the contraction "there's"; in the 2nd and 3rd eds. they are "there is"
no Opportunity for Pyrates;
b
like our Mobs in London, when they come to any
b
 
Height, our Superiors order out the Train Bands,
b
 
and when once they are raised, the others are sup-
b
THIS
n
 Pyrate p
w.m. in the 1st ed. the word "Pyrate" is on line 22 and is singluar, whereas in the 2nd-4th eds. "Pyrates" is on line 15 and is plural.
was one of the first who took
 
pressed of Course; I take the Reason of it to be,
b
up the Trade
since the Peace of Utrechtp
w.m. in the 1st ed."since the Peace of Utrecht" is on line 23, whereas in the 2nd-4th eds. the words begin at the end of line 15 and go to the middle of line 16
. It
 
that the Mob go into the tame Army, and immedi
b
is to be observed, that
in War-Time, there p
w.m. in the 1st ed. the words "in War-Time, there" are on line 24, whereas in the 2nd-4th eds. they are moved to line 16 in the .
ately from notorious Breakers of the Peace, be
b
are none at
all,
because p
w.m. on line 25 of the 1st ed. the words "all, because". are line 17, whereas in the 2nd-4th eds. the words are in reverse order and read "because all" from p.c. a comma in between these words in the 1st ed. that is also deleted in the 2nd -4th eds.
so many arm’d Vessels being
 
come, by being put into
b
order
b
g
c.c. in the 2nd and 3rd eds. the word "order" is all in lowercase letters; in the 4th ed. it is capitalized to "Order"
Order
b
g
c.c. in the 4th ed. the word "Order" becomes captialized; in the 2nd and 3rd eds. it is "order" all in lowercase letters
, solemn Preser
b
continually in Commission, and going out against their
 
vers of it. And should our Legislators put some
b
Enemies, p
w.m. in the 1st ed. the word is on line "Enemies," is on line 27 whereas in the 2nd-4th eds. it is on line 37
it would render the Business too preca-
 
of the Pyrates into
b
Authority p
w.m. in the 2nd-4th eds. the word "Authority" is on line 27, whereas in the 1st ed. the word "Au- | thority" begins at the end of line 26 and finshes at the beginning of line 37,
, it would not only
rious, as well as hazardous ; and since. in Time
 
lessen their Number, but, I imagine, set them upon
b
of War, any
Vessel p
w.m. in the 1st ed. the word "Vessel" is on line 29, whereas in the 2nd-4th eds. it is on line 36.
may obtain Commission from
the rest, and they would be the likeliest People
b
 tothe Governors of islands, and Provinces, to whom
 
find them out, according to the Proverb, set a Thief
b
Application is made, to attack,
plunder, p
w.m. in the 1st ed. the word "plunder" is on line 31, whereas in the 2nd-4th eds. it is on line 35. c.c. the word is not capitalized in the 1st ed. whereas it is in the 2nd-4th eds.
and de-
 
to catch a Thief.
b
stroy, all Ships and Vessels, belonging to the Prince
 
To bring this about, there needs no other Encou-
b
or Country they are in War with, none will
 
ragement, but to give all the Effects taken aboard a
b
be so foolish, as to prey at large on the Seas, especi-
Pyrate
b
Vesselp
w.m. in the in the 2nd-4th eds. the word "Vessel" is on line 35, whereas 1st ed. it is on line 29.
to the Captors; for in Case of
b
Plunder p
w.m. . in the 2nd-4th eds. the word "Plunder" is on line 35, whereas in the 1st ed. it is on line 31. c.c. in the 2nd-4th eds. the word is also capitalized in the 1st ed. it is not.
ally in Time of Danger, and run the Hazard of
 
and Gain, they like it as well from Friends, as
b
 Ene- p
w.m. in the 2nd-4th eds. the word "Ene- | mies" begins at the end of line line 36 and finshes at the begining of 37, whereas in the 1st ed. it is at the beginning line 27.
their Necks, when they 'may have a lawful
Au- p
w.m. in the 1st ed. the word "Au- | thority" begins at the end of line 26 and finshes at the beginning of line 37, whereas in the 2nd-4th eds. the word "Authority" is on line 27.
 
mies, but are not fond, as
b
thorityfor doing the same
Thingsp
w.m. in the 2nd-4th eds. the word "Things" is on line 37, in the 1st ed. it is also on line 37.
are carry’d, of ruin-
n
p
, only with some
 
ng poor Fellowes, say the Creoleans, with no Advantage to
b
Restrictions.
 
themselves
b
. Thec
The catchword "The" is the same in all editions, and after the first page of this chapter the remainder is relitively the same in all these 4 editions
XWitness
54 Of Captain MARTEL
b
64
b
64
b
64
b
c
In the 1st ed. this chapter starts on page 54 and is Chapter III. with the running head Of Captain MARTEL ; in the 2nd-4th eds. it is Chapter II. starts on page 64, and contains no running head on this page, but does have one on the pages for the rest of the Chapter.
afterwards, and I doubt, shall be obliged to pur-
b

sue their Histories, as far as I have done these just
b

mentioned, viz., to the Gallows, and there to take
b

my leave of them.
b
c
The 4 lines of text at the beginning of this this page in the 1st ed. are from the previous chapter "The Rise of Pyrates."

CHAP.II
b
III.
c
These is Chapter III. in the 1st ed., whereas in the 2nd-4th eds. it is Chapter II.
 
 
OF
 
Captain MARTEL,
 
 
And his CREWp
In the 1st ed. the 4 four lines of the title appear between lines 11-19 ; in the 2nd-4th eds. they are on lines 5-13

 
I Come now to the
n
Pyrates p
w.m. in the 2nd-4th eds. "Pyrates" is on line 15 and is plural, whereas 1st ed. the word "Pyrate" is on line 22 and is singluar.
that have rose
b
 since
 
the Peace of Utrechtp
w.m. in the 2nd-4th eds. the words beginning at the end of line 15 to the middle of line 16 "since the Peace of Utrecht" is moved to line 23 of the 1st ed.
;
b
in War Time there wp
w.m. in the 2nd-4th eds. the words "in War-Time, there" fom line 16, are moved to line 24 in the 1st ed.
 is no
b
 
room for any,
b
 becauseall p
w.m. in the 2nd-4th eds. the words " because all" from lin 17 are in reverse order on line 25 of the 1st ed. to read "all, because". p.c. a comma in between these words in the 1st ed. is also deleted in the 2nd -4th eds.
those of a roving
b
 
advent’rous Disposition find Employment in Pri-
b
 
vateers, so
b
there is
b
g
w.c. in the in the 2nd and 3rd eds. the text uses the 2 words "there is"; in the 4th ed. the 2 words become the contraction "there's"
there's
b
g
w.c. in the 4th ed. the 2 words become the contraction "there's"; in the 2nd and 3rd eds. they are "there is"
no Opportunity for Pyrates;
b
like our Mobs in London, when they come to any
b
 
Height, our Superiors order out the Train Bands,
b
 
and when once they are raised, the others are sup-
b
THIS
n
 Pyrate p
w.m. in the 1st ed. the word "Pyrate" is on line 22 and is singluar, whereas in the 2nd-4th eds. "Pyrates" is on line 15 and is plural.
was one of the first who took
 
pressed of Course; I take the Reason of it to be,
b
up the Trade
since the Peace of Utrechtp
w.m. in the 1st ed."since the Peace of Utrecht" is on line 23, whereas in the 2nd-4th eds. the words begin at the end of line 15 and go to the middle of line 16
. It
 
that the Mob go into the tame Army, and immedi
b
is to be observed, that
in War-Time, there p
w.m. in the 1st ed. the words "in War-Time, there" are on line 24, whereas in the 2nd-4th eds. they are moved to line 16 in the .
ately from notorious Breakers of the Peace, be
b
are none at
all,
because p
w.m. on line 25 of the 1st ed. the words "all, because". are line 17, whereas in the 2nd-4th eds. the words are in reverse order and read "because all" from p.c. a comma in between these words in the 1st ed. that is also deleted in the 2nd -4th eds.
so many arm’d Vessels being
 
come, by being put into
b
order
b
g
c.c. in the 2nd and 3rd eds. the word "order" is all in lowercase letters; in the 4th ed. it is capitalized to "Order"
Order
b
g
c.c. in the 4th ed. the word "Order" becomes captialized; in the 2nd and 3rd eds. it is "order" all in lowercase letters
, solemn Preser
b
continually in Commission, and going out against their
 
vers of it. And should our Legislators put some
b
Enemies, p
w.m. in the 1st ed. the word is on line "Enemies," is on line 27 whereas in the 2nd-4th eds. it is on line 37
it would render the Business too preca-
 
of the Pyrates into
b
Authority p
w.m. in the 2nd-4th eds. the word "Authority" is on line 27, whereas in the 1st ed. the word "Au- | thority" begins at the end of line 26 and finshes at the beginning of line 37,
, it would not only
rious, as well as hazardous ; and since. in Time
 
lessen their Number, but, I imagine, set them upon
b
of War, any
Vessel p
w.m. in the 1st ed. the word "Vessel" is on line 29, whereas in the 2nd-4th eds. it is on line 36.
may obtain Commission from
the rest, and they would be the likeliest People
b
 tothe Governors of islands, and Provinces, to whom
 
find them out, according to the Proverb, set a Thief
b
Application is made, to attack,
plunder, p
w.m. in the 1st ed. the word "plunder" is on line 31, whereas in the 2nd-4th eds. it is on line 35. c.c. the word is not capitalized in the 1st ed. whereas it is in the 2nd-4th eds.
and de-
 
to catch a Thief.
b
stroy, all Ships and Vessels, belonging to the Prince
 
To bring this about, there needs no other Encou-
b
or Country they are in War with, none will
 
ragement, but to give all the Effects taken aboard a
b
be so foolish, as to prey at large on the Seas, especi-
Pyrate
b
Vesselp
w.m. in the in the 2nd-4th eds. the word "Vessel" is on line 35, whereas 1st ed. it is on line 29.
to the Captors; for in Case of
b
Plunder p
w.m. . in the 2nd-4th eds. the word "Plunder" is on line 35, whereas in the 1st ed. it is on line 31. c.c. in the 2nd-4th eds. the word is also capitalized in the 1st ed. it is not.
ally in Time of Danger, and run the Hazard of
 
and Gain, they like it as well from Friends, as
b
 Ene- p
w.m. in the 2nd-4th eds. the word "Ene- | mies" begins at the end of line line 36 and finshes at the begining of 37, whereas in the 1st ed. it is at the beginning line 27.
their Necks, when they 'may have a lawful
Au- p
w.m. in the 1st ed. the word "Au- | thority" begins at the end of line 26 and finshes at the beginning of line 37, whereas in the 2nd-4th eds. the word "Authority" is on line 27.
 
mies, but are not fond, as
b
thorityfor doing the same
Thingsp
w.m. in the 2nd-4th eds. the word "Things" is on line 37, in the 1st ed. it is also on line 37.
are carry’d, of ruin-
n
p
, only with some
 
ng poor Fellowes, say the Creoleans, with no Advantage to
b
Restrictions.
 
themselves
b
. Thec
The catchword "The" is the same in all editions, and after the first page of this chapter the remainder is relitively the same in all these 4 editions

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