Chapter 6, pgs. 140-167 Summary

The Bellona returns to the bay at dawn. They record the ship's position. At daybreak, the crew spots a frigate and notifies Jack. Jack has them send a message that he desires to speak to the captain of the other ship. They communicate that they have received no news or letters.

The schoolmaster holds a class in the fore-cabin. He is teaching trigonometry to the younger crew members to help them determine their position on the sea. A few days later, they spot the Ramilles, another ship for their group. Soon, two other ships are spotted. The cutter is the mail ship so the men are pleased. The men read their mail. Jack receives a letter from Sophie saying that she has proof of his infidelity with Amanda Smith. She is telling the Admiral to move out of her Ashgrove house so she...