Inciting Event: Thorpe captures the Spanish ship.

First Plot Point: Queen Elizabeth allows Thorpe to launch a mission against Spanish interests in the New World.

First Pinch Point: A spy alerts the Spanish that Thorpe is get ready to sail.

Midpoint: Thorpe and his men arrive in Panama and are ambushed.

Second Pinch Point: Thorpe and his men are captured and returned to Spain.

Third Plot Point: Spain launches their armada against England.

Climax: Thorpe and his commandeered Spanish galley arrive back in England.

Climactic Moment: Thorpe gives the Spanish plans to the queen.

Resolution: The queen knights Thorpe and declares war on Spain.