fate. Fortunately the weather continued fine,
and the _Jacob_ drifted towards the Spanish coast, where she was seen
and assistance promptly rendered.

The captain of another Spanish vessel had quite a "thrilling" adventure
among these pirates in May, 1892. He left Gibraltar in command of the
barque _San Antonio_ for Alhucemas, and when about six miles from Penon
de la Gomera a boat manned by thirteen Moors was observed to be
approaching the vessel. When near enough they opened fire, and ordered
the captain to lower his sails, which was done, as the Spaniards were,
practically speaking, without arms. The Moors then boarded the _San
Antonio_ and took her in tow. When close to the land the captain was
rowed ashore, and the pirates spent part of the night in unloading the
cargo. Next morning the _San Antonio_ was seen drifting out to sea, and
the captain, who was afraid of being put to death, suggested that he
should go on board and bring her back to the anchorage. Probably
thinking that some of their comrades were on the barque, but unable to
set the necessary canvas to return, only two Moors were sent off with
the captain, and these remained in the boat when the vessel was reached.
Upon gaining the deck of the barque the captain was surprised to find
himself alone. Without hesitating for a moment he released the crew, who
were confined below, hoisted sail and stood out to sea. The Moors who
had been left in the boat were speedily cut adrift, much to their
amazement, for it so happened that none of the pirates had stayed on
board. No doubt they were eager to find a safe hiding-place for their
plunder, and, thinking the barque quite secure till morning, took no
further heed of the matter. A few days later the _San Antonio_ arrived
at Gibraltar, where full particulars of the outrage were furnished to
the authorities. Space will not admit of details being given of the
attacks on the Spanish barque _Goleta_, the Portuguese barque _Rosita
Faro_, the British felucca _Joven Enrique_, and other vessels. It should
be mentioned, however, that several famous British and foreign sailing
yachts upon various occasions have had remarkably narrow escapes from
being captured by these sea ruffians.

It is sincerely to be hoped that the Sultan of Morocco is carrying out
his task in such a manner as will induce the inhabitants of the Riff
coast to follow some occupation in future which is more likely to be
appreciated by those who have to n