That's possible, but why is Ples-Jones's death described that way in the newspaper?
Why didn't the ruthless and merciless Jones think about hiding and resisting, and why was he prepared for the outcome?
In general, Jones's death in the movies was quite romantic, as far as I remember. He certainly fought like a lion, but the way his heart was pierced and he flew into the whirlpool with a serene face was beautiful. But to be fair, I haven't watched it in a while, although I've seen it many times. Hmm, maybe I should rewatch it sometime.