Blackbeard raised his flag, lit the fuse matches and pulled along side. The sailors and pirates began fierce hand-to-hand fighting. Blackbeard and Maynard found themselves face to face and drew swords. The pirate swung his cutlass and broke Lt. Maynard's sword in half. But before he could run the young captain through, another sailor came from behind the pirate, drew his sword and swung with all his might.
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