by William Morrison Robinson. 1928. 372p

The story follows the privateer Jefferson Davis and its crew during the Civil War as they capture prizes in the Atlantic Ocean. Two notable incidents involve the tragic fate of two prizes due to negligence and a brutal act committed by a steward named Tillman. The first incident sees Tillman murdering prize crew members, leading to his arrest for piracy. The second incident involves the massacre on board the prize schooner S. J. Waring, where Tillman kills officers and crew members. These events showcase the dangers and complexities of privateering during wartime.