Complex sentence: The raider called on "Otaki" to stop, but on Captain Smith refusing to do so, a duel ensued, during which "Otaki" secured a number of hits and caused considerable damage, but she herself sustained much damage and was on fire.
Split into simpler sentences: The raider called on "Otaki" to stop, but Captain Smith refused to do so. A duel ensued, during which "Otaki" secured a number of hits and caused considerable damage, but she herself sustained much damage and was on fire.