Ep 12. Liberation

Sandokan explains his plan to his men. It is a rearguard offensive. At night, Yanez (still dressed up as a high-ranking officer) makes good use of the arrival in the bay of a large number of small boats which are sending up signal flares to make the soldiers believe that a large fleet is approaching Mompracem. In this way, he makes all the garrison think that the island is being attacked, thus ensuring that all the troops will be concentrated in one place. The way is open for Sandokan. Sandokan crosses the island and attacks from the rear, causing total confusion among the enemy. Previous to this, using his disguise and ingenuity, Yanez had managed to free the captive pirates, who are now lying in wait for the moment when they will take part in the battle. A terrible battle ensues in which the help of the pirates is decisive. The enemy feels hemmed in, and Yanez takes advantage of this to advise the major in charge of the garrison to surrender at once. Finally, Sandokan, Yanez and their men gain victory. Mompracem has been liberated.