Pirates plundered ships leaving France, for there were bounties for capture of escapees. Huguenots who were found fleeing faced severe punishment.
जो ह्‍यूगनॉट्‌स फरार होते वक्‍त रंगे हाथों पकड़े जाते, उन्हें कड़ी - से - कड़ी सज़ा भुगतनी पड़ती ।