At that moment, a British warship enters the bay. The pirates hurry to repel it, expecting to easily sink it as they had a Portuguese warship that recently attempted to storm the harbour. To their surprise, the cannons have been double-shotted and explode. Faced with imminent defeat and hanging, Brasiliano tries a final gamble to escape: He places the princess at the front of his ship as he sails past the British warship, knowing they will not dare fire on her. However, Hawke has slipped aboard and manages to reach the hostage, escorting her to safety. With Spitfire aiding him, Hawke squares off against Brasiliano for an epic final sword duel on the decks of the ship. For killing Brasiliano and foiling the pirates, Hawke is granted a boon, which he uses to claim a full pardon for Spitfire, and the two end the film kissing each other.