The 25th day of the same month we fell with the Cape Cantin, upon the
coast of Barbary; and coasting along, the 27th day we found an island
called Mogador, lying one mile distant from the main. Between which
island and the main we found a very good and safe harbour for our ships
to ride in, as also very good entrance, and void of any danger. On this
island our General erected a pinnace, whereof he brought out of England
with him four already framed. While these things were in doing, there
came to the water's side some of the inhabitants of the country, shewing
forth their flags of truce; which being seen of our General, he sent his
ship's boat to the shore to know what they would. They being willing to
come aboard, our men left there one man of our company for a pledge, and
brought two of theirs aboard our ship; which by signs shewed our General
that the next day they would bring some provision, as sheep, capons, and
hens, and such like. Whereupon our General bestowed amongst them some
linen cloth and shoes, and a javelin, which they very joyfully received,
and departed for that time. The next morning they failed not to come
again to the water's side. And our General again setting out our boat,
one of our men leaping over-rashly ashore, and offering friendly to
embrace them, they set violent hands on him, offering a dagger to his
throat if he had made any resistance; and so laying him on a horse
carried him away.
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