Gourges

Dominique de Gourges, an angry French aristocrat a Catholic, even, sailed into the mouth of the St. Johns.

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Honor satisfied, de Gourges thanked God, resupplied his ships, and headed back to Dieppe.

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Gourges, attempted, in the name of the nation, to take vengeance thereof.

History of Louisisana Or of the Western Parts of Virginia and Carolina: Containing -1775 Le Page du Pratz

The forts were captured and their inmates put to the sword, except a few whom de Gourges hung to trees with the inscription: "Not as Spaniards and mariners, but as traitors, robbers and murderers."

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These were the French ships bringing Gourges and his companions.

This Country of Ours: The Story of the United States Henrietta Elizabeth 1917

Fortunately, however, Gourges had on board a trumpeter who had been in Florida with Laudonnière.

This Country of Ours: The Story of the United States Henrietta Elizabeth 1917

Dominique de Gourges determines to avenge his countrymen, 1567;

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This news delighted Gourges, and next morning he prepared to attack.

This Country of Ours: The Story of the United States Henrietta Elizabeth 1917

When the fight was over Gourges brought all the prisoners from the three forts together.

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Gourges had used all his money to set forth on his expedition, so for a few years he lived in poverty.

This Country of Ours: The Story of the United States Henrietta Elizabeth 1917