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THE GRAND STORY OF THE SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE ADVENTURES OF BARON BRITPOP BLASTFURNACE
Becoming Part Of The Crew
Baron Britpop Blastfurnace • Part 6
Becoming Part Of The Crew
I quickly discovered my romantic notion of a sailor’s life was far removed from its reality. These men worked hard, and the ship needed constant attention. I offered my services to the Captain, but he said I would do more harm than good. So as Andelbert and I whiled away the hours, listening to the call and response of the shanties the men sang as they worked. The lyrical tales of drunken sailors and girls at port were quite infectious, and I grew fond of many of them.
Finally, I could take no more and said, “Captain, I am an accomplished blacksmith, and Andelbert is an excellent baker. Surely we can be of assistance to the cook and not endanger the ship.”
The Captain said, “I was told you were a Baron.”
“I am. But I was not always. I am no stranger to hard work.”
He stared at me, relented, and said, “I see no harm in it. You may assist the cook. If he allows it.”
“Thank you, Captain.”
We made our way to the galley and introduced ourselves to the cook.
