As the island indicated came in sight, four junks were seen coming out of harbour and endeavouring to escape. Seeing that the attempt would be futile, three of them put back, but the fourth held on, only to be neatly run down and caught on the Plover's bowsprit. The crew were taken on board the gunboat and were readily recognised by their quondam victims brought over from Thornton Haven for the purpose. The mou from other junks escaped ashore and were pursued by an armed party. One man was shot down in the water into which he deliberately rushed when the sailors appeared on the hill overlooking the inlet in which he had hidden,
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