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THE GRAND STORY OF THE SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE ADVENTURES OF BARON BRITPOP BLASTFURNACE
The Pirate Captain
Baron Britpop Blastfurnace • Part 8
The Pirate Captain
Soon The Jellyfish pulled alongside us, and under the watchful eye of many armed pirates, the pirate Captain boarded the Sea Merchant II. He was roughly the same build as Captain Desmet, but I would place my wager on Desmet in a fistfight. Desmet looked more robust than the pirate Captain, who had almost boyish features. I’m not sure what I thought a pirate Captain would look like, but certainly not this fellow.
As he approached, he caught my eye and said, “Captain Desmet, I see you have guests aboard. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Captain Peanut Butter.”
I wasn’t sure if I should speak but thought it rude not to. I began to open my mouth when Captain Desmet grabbed my arm and squeezed it tightly. Then said, “Captain, this is Baron Britpop Blastfurnace, an associate of the Grand Duke.”
“Well met,” said the pirate. “I trust the Captain has explained our arrangement. You have nothing to fear. We will collect our tax and be on our way shortly.”
Sensing that Captain Desmet didn’t want me to interact with the pirate Captain, and since I didn’t…
