Whet To Drowned

by THX 0477

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“La-a-and, ho!” came a cry from the crow’s nest.
Capt. Dalley eyed Francis, “And that be the land ye’d just a-spied fer us?”
“Aye, sir,” Francis said coolly with mock respect. Respect was not a word among pirates, but that you didn’t attempt to slit their throat or swipe their vittles.
Stroking his scarred chin the Capt. mused, “In these here waters t’ain’t much by way o’ islands, least not islands a god-fearin’ man should go a-visitin’.”
“Aye, sir,” was all Francis answered, letting the captain ask in his own time, to whet the curiosity without drowning the credulity.
“Cap’n,” cut in Blinks, the first mate, or in common parlance, the guy what kept the other crew from killing the captain, “This’un ain’t the cut o’ man to trust. Ain’t dirty ‘nuff.” And he spat for emphasis, as was the custom among sea-faring folk. But as has been proven time and time again, on land and sea, greed can easily conquer caution.
“And the Stone Lady, she be on said island?” Capt. Dalley asked, taken by dream like so many before.

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  1. Whet To Drowned

    YodaOnCrack's Buddy Icon YodaOnCrack

    Posted about 1 year ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    A nautical tale on the high seas. Well done!

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    SKermitgorf's Buddy Icon SKermitgorf

    Posted about 1 year ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    the first mate, or in common parlance, the guy what kept the other crew from killing the captain, < Great line! Very well done pirate tale. the language was spot on perfect! My atempt at piracy was lame satire filled with evey cliche possible lol, so I am very impressed with your tale.

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    Batak Beatrix's Buddy Icon Batak Beatrix

    Posted about 1 year ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Ooh…a venue change. This should be fun.

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