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Mercenary, I'm afraid. He sailed to attack Spanish ships that were shipping valuables that they themselves were plundering from central and southern America. This would enhance English influence and control over the oceans, and whilst the Crown (Elizabeth I) would have first dibs at the booty, he would have second call - then the ships' officers and crew.

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