CHAPTER IX.

_Francis Lolonois._

Early Life of Lolonois.--His Desperate Character.--Joins the Buccaneers.--His Fiend-like Cruelty.--The Desperadoes Rally around Him.--Equips a Fleet.--Captures Rich Prizes.--Plans the Sack of Maracaibo.--The Adventurous Voyage.--Description of Venezuela.--Atrocities at Maracaibo and Gibraltar.--Doom of the Victors. 151