The Rise of Pyrates

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The Rise of 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

  • "The Rise of Pyrates" from A General History of the Pyrates1 (st ed, 1724)
  • Excerpt of "The INTRODUCTION." from A General History of the Pyrates (2nd ed., 1724)
  • Excerpt of "The INTRODUCTION." from A General History of the Pyrates (3rd ed., 1725)
  • Excerpt of "The INTRODUCTION." from A General History of the Pyrates (4th. ed., 1726)

Textual Notes

This is a comparision of four version of the text from "CHAP. II. The Rise of Pyrates" in the first edition which is inserted into "The INTRODUCTION" in the second through fourth editions of 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

 
>4 leaves. pages 43-54; signed D-D3.
 
Running head The HISTORY of the PYRATES

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

 
5 leaves. pages 26-38; signed C-C3
 
Running head The INTRODUCTION.

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

 
5 leaves. pages 26-38; signed C-C3
 
Running head The INTRODUCTION.

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

 
5 leaves. pages 26-38; signed C-C3
 
Running head The INTRODUCTION.

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X Critical Introduction

Critical Introduction

About the Text

This chapter is exclusive to the 1st edition, and its full title in that edition is: "CHAP II.
Of the Growth of the pyrates in the West-
Indies, their Settlement in Providence,
and the Arrival of Governor Rogers,
at that Island.
However, its contents are reproduced in “The INTRODUCTION” in the 2nd – 4th eds. Throughout these latter three editions of "The INTRODUCTION" content has been added, deleted, and rearranged.

The first paragraph from the first edition, seen here from the top of pg. 43, is found in the 2nd - 4th eds. at the bottom of pg. 26 and continues on to page 27. Within this paragraph in the 2nd - 4th eds., from line 34 on pg. 26 to line 8 on page 27, parts of sentences and words have been rearranged and moved. Lines 9 - 21 on pg. 27 of the 2nd - 4th eds. contain completely new material. The text from the 2nd and 3rd paragraphs of pg. 43 from the 1st ed., beginning in the middle of line 27, is then reproduced word for word in the 2nd – 4th eds. beginning at the end of line 25 on page 27. The reproduction of the text from pg. 43 to the end of pg.45 of the 1st ed. is seen in the 2nd - 4th eds. on pg. 27 to the end of pg. 29. At the beginning of pg. 30 in the 2nd- 4th eds., the 1st paragraph from pg. 46 of the 1st ed. has been deleted.

The text from the 2nd paragraph on page 46 in the 1st ed. is then reproduced in the 1st paragraph at the top of pg. 30 in the 2nd - 4th eds. The remaining text from pg. 46 to the end of the first paragraph on pg. 51 of the 1st ed. is reproduced on pg. 30 to the beginning of the last paragraph on pg. 34 in the 2nd - 4th eds. At this point in the 2nd - 4th eds. 2 paragraphs have been added, which span from that point on pg. 34 to line 35 of pg. 35. Once again, the text from the 2nd paragraph of pg. 51 of the 1st. ed. is then reproduced beginning on line 36 on page 35 of the 2nd - 4th eds.; however, this paragraph of 38 lines from the 1st. ed. is cut down to just 7 lines in the 2nd - 4th eds. The text from the 2nd paragraph on pg. 52 to line 37 on pg. 53 of the 1st ed. is reproduced on pg. 36 to the end of the 1st paragraph on pg. 38 of the 2nd - 4th eds. Finally, the last 6 lines of this chapter on pgs. 53-54 in the 1st ed. have been deleted, which is also where the next chapter "CHAP III. OF Captain MARTEL, And his CREW" begins. MARTEL, And his CREW" begins.

About the Sub-headings
"The LIST of Ships and Vessels taken by the Spanish Men
of War in the Year 1716."
--1st ed pg. 45; 2nd,3rd and 4th eds pg. 29.
-- in the 4th ed. "Men" in moved down a line .

"'A List of his Majesty's Ships and Vessels employ-
' ed, and to be employed, at the British Go-
' verments and Plantations, in the West-Indies."
--1st ed. pg. 48; 2nd,3rd and 4th eds pg. 32
--In the 4th ed. the 2nd line ends with "Govern-"

"By the KING,
A PROCLAMATION, for suppressing of
PYRATES
-- 1st ed. pg. 49; 2nd,3rd and 4th eds pg. 33.
--in the 4th ed. "King" is not all-caps, "Suppressing" is capitalized and "of" is moved down a line.

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
43 The Rise of Pyrates c
1- This chapter only exists in the 1st ed. and its full title is " Of the Growth of the Pyrates in the West-
Indies, their Settlement in Providence,
and the Arrival of Governor Rogers,
at that Island."; in the 2nd -4th eds. it is incorporated into The INTRODUCTION
2-In the 1st ed. it begins on pg. 43; in the 2nd - 4th eds. it is found on pg 26 and 27.
26 The INTRODUCTION. c
In the 2nd -4th eds. this chapter is incorporated into The INTRODUCTION; in the 1st ed. it is a stand alone chapter, and its full title in that ed. is " Of the Growth of the Pyrates in the West-
Indies, their Settlement in Providence,
and the Arrival of Governor Rogers,
at that Island."
2- In the 2nd - 4th eds. the text from this chapter is reproduced on pg 26 and 27; in the 1st ed. it begins on pg. 43.
26 The INTRODUCTION. c
In the 2nd -4th eds. this chapter is incorporated into The INTRODUCTION; in the 1st ed. it is a stand alone chapter, and its full title in that ed. is " Of the Growth of the Pyrates in the West-
Indies, their Settlement in Providence,
and the Arrival of Governor Rogers,
at that Island."
2- In the 2nd - 4th eds. the text from this chapter is reproduced on pg 26 and 27; in the 1st ed. it begins on pg. 43.
26 The INTRODUCTION.c
In the 2nd -4th eds. this chapter is incorporated into The INTRODUCTION; in the 1st ed. it is a stand alone chapter, and its full title in that ed. is " Of the Growth of the Pyrates in the West-
Indies, their Settlement in Providence,
and the Arrival of Governor Rogers,
at that Island."
2- In the 2nd - 4th eds. the text from this chapter is reproduced on pg 26 and 27; in the 1st ed. it begins on pg. 43.
 
 


The Rise of p
l.c. the words "The Rise of are on line 34 of page 26; in the 1st ed. they begin the text of Chapter II. on line 15
these Rovers, since the Peace of
b
c
The text of this part of "The Introduction" in the 2nd- 4th eds. is from "CHAP II." of the 1st ed. However, there are significant changes and additions in 2nd- 4th eds. Beginning in this line where after the firts three words the text is changed and added
Utrecht,
h
or at least, thegreatEncrease of them p
l.e.c. in the 2nd - 4th eds. the 35th line on page 26 contains the words "Encrease of them" and adds a comma after these words, and the word may end the line; in the 1st ed. line 16 end with "En-" and line 17 contains the rest of this part of the sentce "crease of them" and does not have the commma or the word "may" following
, may
b
 
tjustly be
j
computed
Alternate spelling: ;
g
w.c. in the 2nd and 3rd eds. this word is "computed"; in the 4th ed. it is "imputed".
imputed
k
g
w.c. in the 4th ed. this word is changed to "imputed"; in the 2nd and 3rd eds. it was "computed"
to the
Alternate spelling: v
Spanish
Alternate spelling:
g
w.c. in the 2nd- 4th eds. the wotd has been changed to "Spanish", whereas in the 1st ed. it is "Spainards"
 Settlements
Alternate spelling: v
in the p
l.e.c in the 2nd - 4th eds. the words "in the" end line 26 on page 26 and "West-Indies" is moved down to line 37; in the 1st ed. "in the West-Indies" is all on line 18.
 
West Indies the Governors of which, being often
b
c
In the 2nd - 4th eds. the text from lines 37 on page 27 to line 3 on page 27 is new and added material
 
some hungry Courtiers, sent thither to repair or
b

 
make
b
 
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Alternate spelling: f

 

The INTRODUCTION 27
Alternate spelling:


make a Fortune, generally Countenance all Pro-
ceedings that bring in Profit: They grant Com-
missions to great Numbers of Vessels of War,
b
on
Prentence of preventing an
k
interloping g
w.c. in the 2nd- 4th eds. the word "interloping" is a verb and is all lowercase; in the 1st ed. it is the noun "Interplorers" and capitalized
Trade, with
b
b
Orders to seize all Ships or Vessels whatsoever,
b
 
CHAP. II.
b
c
The Chapter "The Rise of the Pyrates only exists in the 1st ed.; in the 2nd - 4th eds. this material is inserted into "The Introduction"


within five Leagues of their Coasts, which our
b
Eng-p
in the 2nd - 4th eds. "Eng-" ends line 6 and "lish Ships is on line 7 of page 27; in the 1st ed. "English" end line 20 and "Ships" is on line 21 with the word "Merchant" in between. Thus it reads "English | Merchant Ships"
 
lish Shipscannot well avoid coming, in their Voyage
b
 
Of the Growth of the Pyrates in the West-
b
 to Jamaica. But if
b
the Spanish Captains
b
n
chance to
b
 
exceed this Commission, and rob and plunder at
b
c
In the 2nd - 4th eds. everything from line 9 to line 21 on page 27 is additional material not found in the 1st ed.
Indies, their Settlement in Providence,
b

and the Arrival of Governor Rogers,
b

at that Island
b


Discretion, the Sufferers are allowed to complain,
b
 
and exhibit a Process in their Court, and after great
b
 
Expence of Suit, Delay of Time, and other Incon-
b
 
veniencies,
4
pehaps n
a Decree is obtain'd
4
g
a.w., w.c. and w.o. in the 4th ed. the words "perhaps" is and to the beginning of the part of the the sentence, and the word "obtain'd" changes to the past tense, the word order is changed to read "perhaps" a Decreee is obtain'd"; in the 2nd - 3rd ed. "obtain" is in the present tense and this part reads "obtain a Decree"
obtaing
in the 2nd - 3rd ed. do not have the word "perhaps" and "obtain" is in the present tense and this part reads "obtain a Decree"; in the 4th ed. the word "perhaps" is added to the beginning of this part of the the sentence, and the word "obtain'd" changes to the past tense, the word order is changed to read "perhaps" a Decreee is obtain'd"
a Decree
4
in their Fav
b
-
p
l.e.c. in the 4th ed. "Fa-" ends line 13 and "vour, but" is moved down to line 14; in the 2nd and 3rd ed. "Favour, but" is found at the end of line 13
our, but>
 
vour but
then when the Ship and Cargo comes to
4
be claim’d,
b
p
l.e.c. and w.c. in the 2nd an 3rd eds. "be claim'd" end line 14 and is two words; in the 4th ed. "beclaim'd" is at the beginning of line 15 and is one word
THE Rise of the Pyrates since the late War
b
c
The text of the 1st edition fron "the Pyrates on line 15 to the end of line 17 is not reproduced in the 2nd - 4th eds.
b
beclaim'd
p
l.e.c. and w.c. in the 4th ed. "beclaim'd" is at the beginning of line 15 and is one word; in the 2nd an 3rd eds. "be claim'd" end line 14 and is two words
with Costs of Suit, they find, to their Sor
b
row,
4
-
p
l.e.c. in the 2nd and 3rd edition "Sorrow," is at the end of line 15; in the 4th ed. the word is split so that "Sor-" ends line 15 and "row," begins line 16
 
with France and Spain,
b
or at least the En-row
that it has been previously condemn’d, and the
b
 
crease of them has been principally owing
b
Plunder divided among the Crew; the Comman-
b
 
to the
b
 Spaniards
b
in the West-Indies who
b
 on Prentenceder that made the Capture, who alone is respon-
b
 
of securing their Trade and
b
preventing Interlop-sible, is found to be a poor raskally Fellow, not
b
ers carry on a Kind of a War against the
b
Englishworth a Groat, and, no doubt, is plac’d in that
b
 
Merchants
b
Ships by their Guardadel Costa, or Guard
b
Station for the like Purposes.
b
 
Ships ; and Complaint being made thereof, to
b
theThe frequent
b
 Losses p
w.m., a.w. and c.c. in the 2nd-4th eds. the words "The frequent Losses" are on line 22, the word "frequent" is added, and "The" is captilalized; ; in the 1st ed. the words "the Losses" are found on line 22, and "the" is all lowercase.
sustain'd g
w.c. in the 2nd-4th edition the word "sustain'd is a shortened; in the 1st ed. it spelled out in full as "sustained"
by our Merchants
b
 
Spanish Governors the
b
Merchants
b
were never able
b
 aboard,
b
 by these Pyrates was Provocation enough p
le.c. in the 2nd - 4th eds. "Provocation enough" is at the end of lin 23; in the 1st ed "Pro-" ends line 25 and "vocation enough" begins line 26.
 
to procure Satisfaction, for
b
the Losses at any Time
b
 to attempt something bywayg
c.c. in the 1st - 3rd eds. "way" is all lowercase; in the 4th ed. it is capitalized to "Way"
Wayg
in the 4th ed. the word is "Way" capitalized; in the 1st - 3rd eds. "way" is all lowercase
of Reprisal; and a p
l.e.c. in the 2nd - 4th eds. "and a" ends line 24 and "fair" is at the beginning of line 25; in the 1st en. "and a fair" end lin 27.
sustained g
w.c. in the 1st ed. "sustained" is spelled out in full; in the 2nd-4th edition it is shortened "sustain'd
by these Spanish
b
Pyrateswhich
b
was Pro-fair Opportunity offering it self in the Year, 1716, p
l.e.c. in the 2nd - 4th ed. "Year 1716," end line 25, "the" begins line 26, and in the 4th ed. a comma is added after "Year"; in the 1st ed. "Year 1716, the" is at the end of line 28.
 
vocation enough toto them
b
 to Attempt something
b
the Traders of the West-Indies, took Care not toflipp
le.c. in the 2nd - 4th eds. "flip" end line 26, and "the" begins line 27; in the 1st ed. "flip it" ends line 29.
 
against the Spaniards,
b
 by way of Reprisal ; and a fairflipit over, but made the best Use of it their Circum-p
l.e.c. in the 2nd and 3rd ed. "Circum-" ends line 27 and "stances begins line 28"; in the 1st ed. it is the same but on lines 30 and 31; in the 4th ed. "Circumstances" begins line 28
 
Opportunity offering it self in the Year 1716, the p
l.e.c. in the 1st ed. "Year 1716, the" is at the end of line 28; in the 2nd - 4th ed. "Year 1716," end line 25, "the" begins line 26, and in the 4th ed. a comma is added after "Year"
stancesCircumstancesp
l.e.c. in the 4th ed. "Circumstances" begins line 28; in the 2nd and 3rd ed. "Circum-" ends line 27 and "stances begins line 28"; in the 1st ed. it is the same but on lines 30 and 31
would permit
 
Traders of the West-Indies, took Care not to flip it p
le.c. in the 1st ed. "flip it" ends line 29; in the 2nd - 4th eds. "flip" end line 26, and "the" begins line 27 .
 
It was about two Years before, that the Spanishp
l.c. from this point on in the 2nd - 4th eds. the remainder of the text is set in the format as in the 1st ed. but it is moved up 3 lines , so that this is line 29 in the 2nd- 4th eds., but libe 32 in the 1st ed. with three exceptions found velow - on lines 30 and 32 in the 2nd-4th eds which coressponds to lines 33 and 35 in the 1st ed.
over, but made the belt Use of it. their Circum-Galleons, or Plate Fleet, had been cast g
c.c. ; in the 2nd - 4th eds. the word "cast" is all lower case; in the 1st ed. "Cast" is capitalized
 away in
 
stances p
l.e.c. in the 1st ed. it Circum- ends on line 30 and "stances begins 31 in the 2nd and 3rd ed. "Circum-" ends line 27 and "stances" begins line 28; in the 4th ed. "Circumstances" begins line 28;
would permit them.the Gulf or Florida; and several Vessels from the
 
It was about two. Years before, that the Spanishp
l.c. from this point on the remainder of the text is set in the format, but it is down up 3 lines in the 1st ed. so that this is line ine 32 in the 1st ed. , but l29 in the 2nd- 4th eds. There are three exceptions found below - on line 33 and 35 in the 1st ed. which coressponds to line 30 and 32 in the 2nd - 4th eds.
Havana, were at work, with diving Engines, to fish g
c.c. in the 2nd-th eds. the word "fish" is all lowercase; in the 1st ed. "Fish" is captialized
 
Galleons or Plate Fleet, had been Cast g
in the 1st ed. the word "Cast" is capitalized; in the 2nd - 4th eds. the word "cast" is all lowercase
away, in up the Silver that was on board the Galleons.
 
the Gulf of Florida ; and several Vessels from theThe Spaniards had recovered some Millions of
Havana, were at Work, with diving Engines, to Fish
b
g
c.c in the 1st ed. "Fish" is captialized; in the 2nd-th eds. the word "fish" is all lowercase
Pieces of Eight, and had carried it all to the Ha-
 
up
b
 the Silver that was on board the Galleons.
 
The Spaniards, had recovered some Millions of
 
eices of Eight, and had carried it all to the Ha-Ha-vana ; but they had at present about 350000 Pieces
of Eight in Silber, the upon the Spot, and were
a
c
In the 2nd - 4th eds. the last 2 line of page 27 are the first two line on page 44 of the 1st ed.
 
vana
c
Different catchword in the 1st edition where it "vana" which appears at the beginning of line 37 in the 2nd - 4th eds. In the 2nd- 4th eds. the catword is "daily"
daily
c
Different catchword in the 2nd- 4th eds. the catword is "daily", whereas in the 1st ed. it is "vana" which begins line 37 in the 2nd - th eds.
XWitness
43 The Rise of Pyrates c
1- This chapter only exists in the 1st ed. and its full title is " Of the Growth of the Pyrates in the West-
Indies, their Settlement in Providence,
and the Arrival of Governor Rogers,
at that Island."; in the 2nd -4th eds. it is incorporated into The INTRODUCTION
2-In the 1st ed. it begins on pg. 43; in the 2nd - 4th eds. it is found on pg 26 and 27.
26 The INTRODUCTION. c
In the 2nd -4th eds. this chapter is incorporated into The INTRODUCTION; in the 1st ed. it is a stand alone chapter, and its full title in that ed. is " Of the Growth of the Pyrates in the West-
Indies, their Settlement in Providence,
and the Arrival of Governor Rogers,
at that Island."
2- In the 2nd - 4th eds. the text from this chapter is reproduced on pg 26 and 27; in the 1st ed. it begins on pg. 43.
26 The INTRODUCTION. c
In the 2nd -4th eds. this chapter is incorporated into The INTRODUCTION; in the 1st ed. it is a stand alone chapter, and its full title in that ed. is " Of the Growth of the Pyrates in the West-
Indies, their Settlement in Providence,
and the Arrival of Governor Rogers,
at that Island."
2- In the 2nd - 4th eds. the text from this chapter is reproduced on pg 26 and 27; in the 1st ed. it begins on pg. 43.
26 The INTRODUCTION.c
In the 2nd -4th eds. this chapter is incorporated into The INTRODUCTION; in the 1st ed. it is a stand alone chapter, and its full title in that ed. is " Of the Growth of the Pyrates in the West-
Indies, their Settlement in Providence,
and the Arrival of Governor Rogers,
at that Island."
2- In the 2nd - 4th eds. the text from this chapter is reproduced on pg 26 and 27; in the 1st ed. it begins on pg. 43.
 
 


The Rise of p
l.c. the words "The Rise of are on line 34 of page 26; in the 1st ed. they begin the text of Chapter II. on line 15
these Rovers, since the Peace of
b
c
The text of this part of "The Introduction" in the 2nd- 4th eds. is from "CHAP II." of the 1st ed. However, there are significant changes and additions in 2nd- 4th eds. Beginning in this line where after the firts three words the text is changed and added
Utrecht,
h
or at least, thegreatEncrease of them p
l.e.c. in the 2nd - 4th eds. the 35th line on page 26 contains the words "Encrease of them" and adds a comma after these words, and the word may end the line; in the 1st ed. line 16 end with "En-" and line 17 contains the rest of this part of the sentce "crease of them" and does not have the commma or the word "may" following
, may
b
 
tjustly be
j
computed
Alternate spelling: ;
g
w.c. in the 2nd and 3rd eds. this word is "computed"; in the 4th ed. it is "imputed".
imputed
k
g
w.c. in the 4th ed. this word is changed to "imputed"; in the 2nd and 3rd eds. it was "computed"
to the
Alternate spelling: v
Spanish
Alternate spelling:
g
w.c. in the 2nd- 4th eds. the wotd has been changed to "Spanish", whereas in the 1st ed. it is "Spainards"
 Settlements
Alternate spelling: v
in the p
l.e.c in the 2nd - 4th eds. the words "in the" end line 26 on page 26 and "West-Indies" is moved down to line 37; in the 1st ed. "in the West-Indies" is all on line 18.
 
West Indies the Governors of which, being often
b
c
In the 2nd - 4th eds. the text from lines 37 on page 27 to line 3 on page 27 is new and added material
 
some hungry Courtiers, sent thither to repair or
b

 
make
b
 
------------------------------------------------------------------
Alternate spelling: f

 

The INTRODUCTION 27
Alternate spelling:


make a Fortune, generally Countenance all Pro-
ceedings that bring in Profit: They grant Com-
missions to great Numbers of Vessels of War,
b
on
Prentence of preventing an
k
interloping g
w.c. in the 2nd- 4th eds. the word "interloping" is a verb and is all lowercase; in the 1st ed. it is the noun "Interplorers" and capitalized
Trade, with
b
b
Orders to seize all Ships or Vessels whatsoever,
b
 
CHAP. II.
b
c
The Chapter "The Rise of the Pyrates only exists in the 1st ed.; in the 2nd - 4th eds. this material is inserted into "The Introduction"


within five Leagues of their Coasts, which our
b
Eng-p
in the 2nd - 4th eds. "Eng-" ends line 6 and "lish Ships is on line 7 of page 27; in the 1st ed. "English" end line 20 and "Ships" is on line 21 with the word "Merchant" in between. Thus it reads "English | Merchant Ships"
 
lish Shipscannot well avoid coming, in their Voyage
b
 
Of the Growth of the Pyrates in the West-
b
 to Jamaica. But if
b
the Spanish Captains
b
n
chance to
b
 
exceed this Commission, and rob and plunder at
b
c
In the 2nd - 4th eds. everything from line 9 to line 21 on page 27 is additional material not found in the 1st ed.
Indies, their Settlement in Providence,
b

and the Arrival of Governor Rogers,
b

at that Island
b


Discretion, the Sufferers are allowed to complain,
b
 
and exhibit a Process in their Court, and after great
b
 
Expence of Suit, Delay of Time, and other Incon-
b
 
veniencies,
4
pehaps n
a Decree is obtain'd
4
g
a.w., w.c. and w.o. in the 4th ed. the words "perhaps" is and to the beginning of the part of the the sentence, and the word "obtain'd" changes to the past tense, the word order is changed to read "perhaps" a Decreee is obtain'd"; in the 2nd - 3rd ed. "obtain" is in the present tense and this part reads "obtain a Decree"
obtaing
in the 2nd - 3rd ed. do not have the word "perhaps" and "obtain" is in the present tense and this part reads "obtain a Decree"; in the 4th ed. the word "perhaps" is added to the beginning of this part of the the sentence, and the word "obtain'd" changes to the past tense, the word order is changed to read "perhaps" a Decreee is obtain'd"
a Decree
4
in their Fav
b
-
p
l.e.c. in the 4th ed. "Fa-" ends line 13 and "vour, but" is moved down to line 14; in the 2nd and 3rd ed. "Favour, but" is found at the end of line 13
our, but>
 
vour but
then when the Ship and Cargo comes to
4
be claim’d,
b
p
l.e.c. and w.c. in the 2nd an 3rd eds. "be claim'd" end line 14 and is two words; in the 4th ed. "beclaim'd" is at the beginning of line 15 and is one word
THE Rise of the Pyrates since the late War
b
c
The text of the 1st edition fron "the Pyrates on line 15 to the end of line 17 is not reproduced in the 2nd - 4th eds.
b
beclaim'd
p
l.e.c. and w.c. in the 4th ed. "beclaim'd" is at the beginning of line 15 and is one word; in the 2nd an 3rd eds. "be claim'd" end line 14 and is two words
with Costs of Suit, they find, to their Sor
b
row,
4
-
p
l.e.c. in the 2nd and 3rd edition "Sorrow," is at the end of line 15; in the 4th ed. the word is split so that "Sor-" ends line 15 and "row," begins line 16
 
with France and Spain,
b
or at least the En-row
that it has been previously condemn’d, and the
b
 
crease of them has been principally owing
b
Plunder divided among the Crew; the Comman-
b
 
to the
b
 Spaniards
b
in the West-Indies who
b
 on Prentenceder that made the Capture, who alone is respon-
b
 
of securing their Trade and
b
preventing Interlop-sible, is found to be a poor raskally Fellow, not
b
ers carry on a Kind of a War against the
b
Englishworth a Groat, and, no doubt, is plac’d in that
b
 
Merchants
b
Ships by their Guardadel Costa, or Guard
b
Station for the like Purposes.
b
 
Ships ; and Complaint being made thereof, to
b
theThe frequent
b
 Losses p
w.m., a.w. and c.c. in the 2nd-4th eds. the words "The frequent Losses" are on line 22, the word "frequent" is added, and "The" is captilalized; ; in the 1st ed. the words "the Losses" are found on line 22, and "the" is all lowercase.
sustain'd g
w.c. in the 2nd-4th edition the word "sustain'd is a shortened; in the 1st ed. it spelled out in full as "sustained"
by our Merchants
b
 
Spanish Governors the
b
Merchants
b
were never able
b
 aboard,
b
 by these Pyrates was Provocation enough p
le.c. in the 2nd - 4th eds. "Provocation enough" is at the end of lin 23; in the 1st ed "Pro-" ends line 25 and "vocation enough" begins line 26.
 
to procure Satisfaction, for
b
the Losses at any Time
b
 to attempt something bywayg
c.c. in the 1st - 3rd eds. "way" is all lowercase; in the 4th ed. it is capitalized to "Way"
Wayg
in the 4th ed. the word is "Way" capitalized; in the 1st - 3rd eds. "way" is all lowercase
of Reprisal; and a p
l.e.c. in the 2nd - 4th eds. "and a" ends line 24 and "fair" is at the beginning of line 25; in the 1st en. "and a fair" end lin 27.
sustained g
w.c. in the 1st ed. "sustained" is spelled out in full; in the 2nd-4th edition it is shortened "sustain'd
by these Spanish
b
Pyrateswhich
b
was Pro-fair Opportunity offering it self in the Year, 1716, p
l.e.c. in the 2nd - 4th ed. "Year 1716," end line 25, "the" begins line 26, and in the 4th ed. a comma is added after "Year"; in the 1st ed. "Year 1716, the" is at the end of line 28.
 
vocation enough toto them
b
 to Attempt something
b
the Traders of the West-Indies, took Care not toflipp
le.c. in the 2nd - 4th eds. "flip" end line 26, and "the" begins line 27; in the 1st ed. "flip it" ends line 29.
 
against the Spaniards,
b
 by way of Reprisal ; and a fairflipit over, but made the best Use of it their Circum-p
l.e.c. in the 2nd and 3rd ed. "Circum-" ends line 27 and "stances begins line 28"; in the 1st ed. it is the same but on lines 30 and 31; in the 4th ed. "Circumstances" begins line 28
 
Opportunity offering it self in the Year 1716, the p
l.e.c. in the 1st ed. "Year 1716, the" is at the end of line 28; in the 2nd - 4th ed. "Year 1716," end line 25, "the" begins line 26, and in the 4th ed. a comma is added after "Year"
stancesCircumstancesp
l.e.c. in the 4th ed. "Circumstances" begins line 28; in the 2nd and 3rd ed. "Circum-" ends line 27 and "stances begins line 28"; in the 1st ed. it is the same but on lines 30 and 31
would permit
 
Traders of the West-Indies, took Care not to flip it p
le.c. in the 1st ed. "flip it" ends line 29; in the 2nd - 4th eds. "flip" end line 26, and "the" begins line 27 .
 
It was about two Years before, that the Spanishp
l.c. from this point on in the 2nd - 4th eds. the remainder of the text is set in the format as in the 1st ed. but it is moved up 3 lines , so that this is line 29 in the 2nd- 4th eds., but libe 32 in the 1st ed. with three exceptions found velow - on lines 30 and 32 in the 2nd-4th eds which coressponds to lines 33 and 35 in the 1st ed.
over, but made the belt Use of it. their Circum-Galleons, or Plate Fleet, had been cast g
c.c. ; in the 2nd - 4th eds. the word "cast" is all lower case; in the 1st ed. "Cast" is capitalized
 away in
 
stances p
l.e.c. in the 1st ed. it Circum- ends on line 30 and "stances begins 31 in the 2nd and 3rd ed. "Circum-" ends line 27 and "stances" begins line 28; in the 4th ed. "Circumstances" begins line 28;
would permit them.the Gulf or Florida; and several Vessels from the
 
It was about two. Years before, that the Spanishp
l.c. from this point on the remainder of the text is set in the format, but it is down up 3 lines in the 1st ed. so that this is line ine 32 in the 1st ed. , but l29 in the 2nd- 4th eds. There are three exceptions found below - on line 33 and 35 in the 1st ed. which coressponds to line 30 and 32 in the 2nd - 4th eds.
Havana, were at work, with diving Engines, to fish g
c.c. in the 2nd-th eds. the word "fish" is all lowercase; in the 1st ed. "Fish" is captialized
 
Galleons or Plate Fleet, had been Cast g
in the 1st ed. the word "Cast" is capitalized; in the 2nd - 4th eds. the word "cast" is all lowercase
away, in up the Silver that was on board the Galleons.
 
the Gulf of Florida ; and several Vessels from theThe Spaniards had recovered some Millions of
Havana, were at Work, with diving Engines, to Fish
b
g
c.c in the 1st ed. "Fish" is captialized; in the 2nd-th eds. the word "fish" is all lowercase
Pieces of Eight, and had carried it all to the Ha-
 
up
b
 the Silver that was on board the Galleons.
 
The Spaniards, had recovered some Millions of
 
eices of Eight, and had carried it all to the Ha-Ha-vana ; but they had at present about 350000 Pieces
of Eight in Silber, the upon the Spot, and were
a
c
In the 2nd - 4th eds. the last 2 line of page 27 are the first two line on page 44 of the 1st ed.
 
vana
c
Different catchword in the 1st edition where it "vana" which appears at the beginning of line 37 in the 2nd - 4th eds. In the 2nd- 4th eds. the catword is "daily"
daily
c
Different catchword in the 2nd- 4th eds. the catword is "daily", whereas in the 1st ed. it is "vana" which begins line 37 in the 2nd - th eds.

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