Foundational Weapons For A Modern War
Chapter 21 Gentleman Pirates Pilbrick flipped up the ends of his robe and sat on the courtyard bench. “Thank you, dear,” he said to his daughter, who filled his glass and set the pitcher next to the soup in front of him. He settled in, took a sip while examining the ledger
Westley stepped off the ship and was greeted by his harbormaster. “Good day, my lord. Right fine journey, I hope?” “Yes, to both.” “It’s excellent timing for your return. I have a number of stonemasons who would like your approval for the construction of the breakwater you designed last season.” “Excellent. Let
Trajan stepped forward, bent a knee before Quidest, and took her hand and kissed it. “I shall miss your meals almost as much as your companionship, milady.” “Oh, for heaven’s sake.” She raised him up to standing and pulled him in close. “Give me proper hug.” “Take care of him,” he whispered
Claudette walked under the shadows cast by miles of grape trellises. She made the same contemplative tour every day at the same time, just after lunch, and as she walked she would glance down the slope toward the sea, far below the vineyard. Whenever she passed one of the clearings, she would
“It’s Roberts. Take us closer at once.” “But sir, they’ll be sunk in minutes,” a sailor answered. The officers looked hard at Westley. I’ll see you hanged. Westley smiled at the officer and held his gaze as he spoke to Trajan, backing away from him. “How would you like to kill one
The first three pirates who clashed with Trajan, Roberts, and Inigo were cut down within seconds. This gave the others pause. The bolder ones retreated a few steps, others turned and ran to escape the fury of the artful swordsmen that sliced through their ranks. Trajan lunged after them but was stopped
Inigo admired the massive pirate ship as Westley rowed the lifeboat toward it. “She is marvelous still. Westley look, isn’t she beautiful?” Westley looked over his shoulder. “Indeed she is, friend.” But noticing Trajan, he added, “But perhaps we might save such observations for after our man here dispatches Roberts.” “Bah, Trajan