They continue to be hunted. Letting the survivor live was honorable and merciful, if unwise. Telling him to warn his boss was a waste of breath. The hunt will only redouble in my view.
Approaching a man to help them disappear he had a falling out with? Oh yeah, it would be on the top of my list.
Excellent action in this chapter. Now they only have to evacuate the fort and get away. If the ship of the line shows, she'll be up against two frigates.
So the proper manner is to drag spurs across the dining table first and let them scramble to appease you.
So George has secret orders and double secret orders.