...when a large cannonball sallied past her head, and landed with a splash in the water on the other side of the boat. The chubby little sailor, that Miranda had been talking to, let out a high pitch scream and fainted dead away. Upon hearing the thud of the little man hitting the deck, a large man with a spectacular mustache came running.
His stache was very similar to that of Teddy Roosevelt's. |
"I'm, um....I uh.." Stuttered Miranda.
"Why are ye in a weddin' dress?"
"Because I, uh..."
"Ye're a pirate spy, ain't ye?"
"No! I'm um...."
"James! Come 'ere, we got ourselves a pirate spy!" Yelled the first mate. He drew a large cutlass from his scabbard and pointed it directly at Miranda's throat. "I'm 'fraid I'm goin' to 'ave to kill you. I 'ate to do it, 'cause yer a pretty lass, but I don't fink it can be avoided." As he said these words a small, boy of about 17 came running. He was frightfully thin, and painfully awkward looking.
"I'm here first mate Pepper, what do you need?" Said the boy, his voice cracking as he noticed Miranda. Pepper opened his mouth to reply when a man, a pirate actually, came flying onto the deck on a rope, in a Tarzan-like manner. He landed gracefully on the deck, drew his sword with a flourish, and pointed it at Pepper's chin. He was a good looking young man with a long flowing mane of brown hair. (I'm not saying he's Jared Padelecki).
(But he's Jared Padelecki) |
"I'm not the cap'n sir, 'e is." He said gesturing to the captain who was still lying motionless on the deck.
"He's your captain? Then this ship shall be easier to capture then I thought." The pirate noticed Miranda, who was watching the conversation as though it was a tennis match. The pirate gave a sweeping bow.
"I did not realize there was a lady aboard. I bid thee greetings fair maiden. I'm Samuel Manchester." He said with another bow. He paused for a second, and said, "I fear I'm being rather abrupt in saying this, but you are indeed a fine lady." Miranda, who was sick of compliments from men found her voice and replied...
(Grace, I'm looking forward to your continuation of this story tomorrow! -Rose).
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