About noon
The frigate filled and made sail , leaving Edward to return on board -- for there was no time to stop for the boat -- tacked , and gave chase . But the _ Avenger _ was soon in the wind 's eye of her ; and at daylight was no longer to be seen . In the meantime , Edward Templemore had followed the frigate as soon as he could set sail on his vessel , indignant at his treatment , and vowing that he would demand a court-martial . About noon the frigate rejoined him , when matters were fully explained . Annoyed as they all felt at not having captured the pirate , it was unanimously agreed , that by his audacity and coolness he deserved to escape . It was found that the mast of the _ Enterprise _ could be fished and scarfed , so as to enable her to continue her cruise . The carpenters of the frigate were sent on board ; and in two days the injury was repaired , and Edward Templemore once more went in pursuit of the _ Avenger _ .