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This life is really risky .
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This life is really risky .
Btw I am also playing some Assasians Creed black flag to get more motivation for this story.
Ah, a new element of risk... It's not new for our hero, but it may not be the wisest decision.
Interesting that Samuel actually has a map of Spanish patrol routes. He may say he took it off a Spanish ship, but what if he's secretly a privateer working for the Spanish, and he was given the map so that he could easily hand over his ship and it's cargo of revolutionary and illegal weapons to a Spanish naval patrol? That would also explain why he knew that the men that tried to bribe him weren't actually sent by the Spanish, because he already has a deal with Spain...
All right, I'm going out on a limb here, but in my mind, anything could still happen...
All right, I'm going out on a limb here, but in my mind, anything could still happen...
Typical pirate, only loyal to his own wallet. Very predictable, but problematic when things don't go as planned and the flow of riches into said wallet is interrupted.
Yup
Riskkkkkkkkkk is good and worst!
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Particularly for a pirate quartermaster, classically they were the vice-captains of the ship and able to veto the Captain's action when the ship was not in combat. Hence why they were elected by the crew, to show when they spoke it was effectively the whole crew trying to veto the Captain's action and not just the Quartermaster alone (because if it was just one man, then that man would get shot or worse. They were pirates after all
).Of course Samuel has appointed Jack to that position, so perhaps runs his ship closer to a Navy one that a classic pirate ship. But even so, there could be problems there if the mission hits any snags and another option for a quick profit.
Particularly for a pirate quartermaster, classically they were the vice-captains of the ship and able to veto the Captain's action when the ship was not in combat. Hence why they were elected by the crew, to show when they spoke it was effectively the whole crew trying to veto the Captain's action and not just the Quartermaster alone (because if it was just one man, then that man would get shot or worse. They were pirates after all
Of course Samuel has appointed Jack to that position, so perhaps runs his ship closer to a Navy one that a classic pirate ship. But even so, there could be problems there if the mission hits any snags and another option for a quick profit.
My read is that Captain Samuel is less of a "pirate" in the stereotypical Golden Age of Piracy sense, and more of a soldier-of-fortune-turned-filibuster who happens to do most of his work on the seas. It would make sense for him to run his outfit like a military unit rather than as a "first among equals."
And that leads me to wonder if there's perhaps more to Samuel's motivations than meets the eye in his dealings with the rebels. Certainly the money is a great motivator, but there are easier and (relatively) safer ways for a man of his talents to make a living than supporting a band of idealistic revolutionaries.
Which isn't to say that his motives aren't selfish -- he may just be aiming higher than your run of the mill pirate-mercenary-smuggler type.
I wondered about that, but Samuel seems a bit too violent for that. Raiding Spanish ships is one thing, murdering the crew and stringing the captain up is very much on a different level, maybe not legally (piracy probably already attracts the death sentence) but definitely morally and probably practically as well. It will get more of a reaction, prompt more Spanish costaguarda patrols to hunt him, and probably every other state navy as well. It's just not the 'smart' move and not consistent with someone who aspires to more than just piracy.
Then again that does depend on his story of where he got the map from being true, if that is just some misdirection for the sake of his client then I'd be inclined to agree with your read. While obviously wondering what the real story is and what else Samuel may be dissembling about.
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Thanks so much for commenting man !Particularly for a pirate quartermaster, classically they were the vice-captains of the ship and able to veto the Captain's action when the ship was not in combat. Hence why they were elected by the crew, to show when they spoke it was effectively the whole crew trying to veto the Captain's action and not just the Quartermaster alone (because if it was just one man, then that man would get shot or worse. They were pirates after all
Of course Samuel has appointed Jack to that position, so perhaps runs his ship closer to a Navy one that a classic pirate ship. But even so, there could be problems there if the mission hits any snags and another option for a quick profit.
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Yep Samuel is a nefarious privateer
One of the reasons why he is going with this risky ventures is quick money and other things .
Chapter 5
Downstairs in the lodge's bar, Samuel walked up to the owner. He was a plump middle aged man and was presently hard at work preparing a meal for one of the patrons.
On seeing Samuel his eyes lit up.
"Nothing apart from a few maps, a big book, 3 guns and some gunpowder. There was also a big box containing what I think was money, but my man couldn't open it by the time they returned from your room" said the bartender.
"Good" said Samuel and handed over a bag of coins.
As he was going to leave the lodge for the ship, the bartender suddenly called Samuel out.
"What?" asked Samuel.
"Senior, will you do me a personal favour. I will forever be in your debt" said the man.
"Speak" said Samuel.
Samuel crossed his legs and sat down ready for the meal. It was the first time in much time that he had got a chance to relax like this. It had been a day and a half since they had left Saint Thomas. The first day had been thoroughly spent in planning the voyage, checking the provisions and inspiring the men. He had drank rum with them and slept on the deck to do so.
But now he had retired to his own cabin for the night. His Cabin was a medium sized compact room. One of the 3 'rooms' on the ship. It was furnished not with royal luxuries or comforts but with superb utilities. One corner was dominated by the huge safe where the ship's heart and soul, it's money was kept. In another corner was a table upon which were maps and globes, hundreds of them of everything imaginable. On the wall above them were cupboards with regular essential provisions. In the other two corners was a Spartan bed and a small dining table where Samuel was presently sitting awaiting his meal.
But most magnificent were the windows. They had been designed by a fine minded bloke from Havana who claimed that he could make windows with such calculations that they would not vibrate and break in case of a storm. He was not wrong.
One window offered a view of the deck, the second offered a view of the sea and a third smaller one offered a view of the other 2 'rooms' on board.
Normally used for storage, Samuel had furnished them this time. One was given to Manuel and Diaz(Fransisco slept underdeck with the crew). The second room belonged to Jack, but he had sacrificed it for her.
She
Currently Samuel's thoughts turned to her.
Maria
A heavy favour indeed it had been. For when the bartender had requested that he drop Maria to her home, it had not been a question of dropping her home but to stop at Haiti to do so was.
But her eyes, when he had seen them. Something had told him to accept the request.
The bartender had requested the favour sincerly "She is a widow Senior. Her husband was a sectet voodoo priest and many recon she is too. A shame. He was my friend. But last month they hanged him after he was found to be peforming a hideous ritual on a local merchant's young son. Then the townsmen started looking for her. I have hidden her here for a lot of time, but now I need your help. Please Senior, drop her off to her brother's house. It's a village called Le Mere on the southern coast of Haiti(Hispaniola)"
And so now the Valentina would also stop at Haiti(Hispaniola). Even though it was conveniently on the way, Samuel hadn't broken the news of this to the trio yet.
Presently his door was knocked.
Samuel shouted "Come in"
It was Martin, his warrior cook.
Downstairs in the lodge's bar, Samuel walked up to the owner. He was a plump middle aged man and was presently hard at work preparing a meal for one of the patrons.
On seeing Samuel his eyes lit up.
"Nothing apart from a few maps, a big book, 3 guns and some gunpowder. There was also a big box containing what I think was money, but my man couldn't open it by the time they returned from your room" said the bartender.
"Good" said Samuel and handed over a bag of coins.
As he was going to leave the lodge for the ship, the bartender suddenly called Samuel out.
"What?" asked Samuel.
"Senior, will you do me a personal favour. I will forever be in your debt" said the man.
"Speak" said Samuel.
Samuel crossed his legs and sat down ready for the meal. It was the first time in much time that he had got a chance to relax like this. It had been a day and a half since they had left Saint Thomas. The first day had been thoroughly spent in planning the voyage, checking the provisions and inspiring the men. He had drank rum with them and slept on the deck to do so.
But now he had retired to his own cabin for the night. His Cabin was a medium sized compact room. One of the 3 'rooms' on the ship. It was furnished not with royal luxuries or comforts but with superb utilities. One corner was dominated by the huge safe where the ship's heart and soul, it's money was kept. In another corner was a table upon which were maps and globes, hundreds of them of everything imaginable. On the wall above them were cupboards with regular essential provisions. In the other two corners was a Spartan bed and a small dining table where Samuel was presently sitting awaiting his meal.
But most magnificent were the windows. They had been designed by a fine minded bloke from Havana who claimed that he could make windows with such calculations that they would not vibrate and break in case of a storm. He was not wrong.
One window offered a view of the deck, the second offered a view of the sea and a third smaller one offered a view of the other 2 'rooms' on board.
Normally used for storage, Samuel had furnished them this time. One was given to Manuel and Diaz(Fransisco slept underdeck with the crew). The second room belonged to Jack, but he had sacrificed it for her.
She
Currently Samuel's thoughts turned to her.
Maria
A heavy favour indeed it had been. For when the bartender had requested that he drop Maria to her home, it had not been a question of dropping her home but to stop at Haiti to do so was.
But her eyes, when he had seen them. Something had told him to accept the request.
The bartender had requested the favour sincerly "She is a widow Senior. Her husband was a sectet voodoo priest and many recon she is too. A shame. He was my friend. But last month they hanged him after he was found to be peforming a hideous ritual on a local merchant's young son. Then the townsmen started looking for her. I have hidden her here for a lot of time, but now I need your help. Please Senior, drop her off to her brother's house. It's a village called Le Mere on the southern coast of Haiti(Hispaniola)"
And so now the Valentina would also stop at Haiti(Hispaniola). Even though it was conveniently on the way, Samuel hadn't broken the news of this to the trio yet.
Presently his door was knocked.
Samuel shouted "Come in"
It was Martin, his warrior cook.
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The Valentina has left harbour. It's all coming to a head soon.
An unscheduled stop in Haiti with a cargo of illegal guns on board, to deliver a Voodoo witch? Her husband was hung by colonial authorities for his voodoo witchcraft?
What could possibly go wrong?
He definitely didn't tell the rebel trio about it because he knew they wouldn't approve. Now he just has to find some excuse to stop briefly in Haiti and squirrel her away to the village before they notice. Alternatively he could get them drunk or drugged so they don't realise he's even stopped. Provided it all goes to plan of course... doubtful... hmm...
An unscheduled stop in Haiti with a cargo of illegal guns on board, to deliver a Voodoo witch? Her husband was hung by colonial authorities for his voodoo witchcraft?
What could possibly go wrong?
He definitely didn't tell the rebel trio about it because he knew they wouldn't approve. Now he just has to find some excuse to stop briefly in Haiti and squirrel her away to the village before they notice. Alternatively he could get them drunk or drugged so they don't realise he's even stopped. Provided it all goes to plan of course... doubtful... hmm...
Seems like the trip get more and more stops on the way , quite tricky if you ask me
I am going to assume Maria actually is a voodoo priestess, because this is such a terribly bad decision from Samuel there has to be something affecting his judgement.
I'm assuming a man in his position has enough experience with the opposite sex for it not to be lust and if he's doing it as a favour then it can't be blackmail. That only leaves black magic clouding his mind and subverting his will.
I'm assuming a man in his position has enough experience with the opposite sex for it not to be lust and if he's doing it as a favour then it can't be blackmail. That only leaves black magic clouding his mind and subverting his will.
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Yep
Magic and strange
But then again
On a trip like this, nothing is simple anyway!
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TrueI am going to assume Maria actually is a voodoo priestess, because this is such a terribly bad decision from Samuel there has to be something affecting his judgement.
I'm assuming a man in his position has enough experience with the opposite sex for it not to be lust and if he's doing it as a favour then it can't be blackmail. That only leaves black magic clouding his mind and subverting his will.
The Captain is experienced
But some decisions are intriguing
Lets see what happens
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Yes
The ride is coming nicely together
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Yes
Who doesn't have their secrets ?
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I was busy for a long stretch again.
Sorry.
But I am back !
Next chapter will be out soon.
Sorry.
But I am back !
Next chapter will be out soon.
No worries, hiatuses are fairly common in AARs. You got to prioritize your private life, after all.