Mulligan stood at the jib, watching the small ship turn to expose its broad side to him. He stared disbelievingly as they reefed their sails and dropped anchor.
His first mate walked up beside him, noticing his puzzled look. "Captain?"
"I don't get it, Yates. Why in the bloody hell would they be turnin' their broadside ta us? They dropped anchor, but haven't struck their colors! I don't reckon they be thinkin' of surrendin', so what the blazes is they up to?"
"Shall we break out the bows, sir?" Yates asked.
"No, Mr. Yates. We might be hittin' that there David Tanner fellow. Gads! It looks like they be linin' up along the rail!"
The large pirate continued to stare in disbelief at the nonsensical actions of the crew of the Waverunner.
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Pirates Of The Decian Sea
AdventureDavid Tanner arranges for the crew of the Waverunner to transport gold for the royal bank, the failure of which to deliver will land the crew in indentured servitude. However, the notorious pirate, Black Jack Mulligan, has caught word of the half mi...
