The story of two English lads who go to Holland as pages in the service of one of "the fighting Veres." After many adventures by sea and land, one of the lads finds himself on Board a Spanish ship at the time of the defeat of the Armada, and escapes only to fall into the hands of the Corsairs. He is successful in getting back to Spain, and regains his native country after the capture of Cadiz.

Reproduction of the original: By England's Aid by G.A. Henty

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First published in 1891, Henty's?By England's Aid tells the story of the Spanish Catholics' defeat by the Protestant Netherlands with the help of English soldiers during the religious conflicts spanning 1585 to 1604.

This historical adventure novel by G.A. Henty takes place during the time of the "undeclared" Anglo-Spanish War. Two English boys, who go to Holland as pages in the service of one of "the fighting Veres" are the main characters. After many adventures by sea and land, one of the boys finds himself on Board a Spanish ship at the time of the defeat of the Armada, and escapes only to fall into the hands of Corsair pirates. He is successful in escaping and finally makes his way back to England back to Spain after the capture of Cadiz