Tt would appear that the pirates first threatened the—Annamite guards, one of whom refused to give up his rifle, and was shot through' the head and body, his remains being thrown averbonrd. The pirates! then apparently rushed the bridge, and, taking the offieces by sur reed them to keep the ship go! ut the point of the revolver. The course was set to Bias Bay, where they arrived at about 1.30 p.m. yes terday. When the was close! inshore, shots were fired and whistles blown, whereupon a nun: ber of small bouts' and sampans put from the shore, for the ship. Each! boat contained about 13 occupants.
The pirates then proceeded to rob the passengers of such money or} valuables as had not previously b taken, There were over 200 native passengers on board, and they were dispossessed of money, jewellery, and clothing.
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