Hoskins is not fooled .
William Hoskins : On the Truelove , once armourer 's mate on HMS Polychrest ( see Post Captain ) , tells Aubrey how many French are on the Truelove as Surprise seizes several French prisoners who were fooled by the ship 's disguise .
William Hoskins is not fooled .
William Hoskins : On the Truelove , once armourer 's mate on HMS Polychrest ( see Post Captain ) , tells Aubrey how many French are on the Truelove as Surprise seizes several French prisoners who were fooled by the ship 's disguise .