CHAPTER III.--THE FLIBUSTIERS, OR SEA ROVERS.

Originated in the Spanish persecution of French hunters--Customs--"No peace beyond the line"--"No prey, no pay"--Pay and pensions--Their helots the Mosquito Indians--Lewis Scott, an Englishman, the first Corsair--John Davis takes St. Francis in Campeachy--Their debauchery--Gambling--Religion--Classes from which they sprang--Equality at sea--Mode of fighting--Food--Dress 111