Captain William Kidd and Others of the Buccaneers

CHAPTER XIX.

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_Capture of St. Catherine and Chagres._

The Defences at St. Catherine.--Morgan’s Strategy.--The Midnight Storm.--Deplorable Condition of the Pirates.--The Summons to Surrender.--Disgraceful Conduct of the Spanish Commander.--The Advance to Chagres.--Incidents of the Battle.--The Unexpected Victory.--Measures of Morgan. 305