by R.J. Shie

Created on: October 10, 2008   Last Updated: May 21, 2011

Pirates Abound!

When Paul opened his eyes, it was daylight. There was a knock. Plodding his way to the front door, he opened it. There was no one there, except a package. It was a manila envelope with no return address. He grinned as he tore it open. Inside, there was a pirate patch and a note. He put on the patch. The note said:

Dear Captain Sneer:It has come to our attention that on numerous visits to our port, you have abounded in frightful works. Among these are lewd acts perpetrated against the genteel women of Pleasant

Port, behavior unbecoming gentlemen, drunken bouts, thievery, and all around distasteful pleasure.

These things must cease! You are hereby ordered to vacate the docks of Pleasant Port by sundown today or suffer the consequences. Pirating will not be tolerated. Consider this a polite warning. It will be the only one that you receive.

Sincerely,

The founding Fathers,

Pleasant Port

P.S. When in town, please wear the enclosed eye patch. The empty socket that you have been sporting is most disagreeable.

"She's back" he shouted to no one. Then with note in hand he fairly ran to the kitchen to make coffee. Paul was a stock broker, but not today. Today he was a pirate. After pouring a cup of Joe, he practiced his aye Then he called the office and told them he would not be in, and got dressed.

Paul's first stop was The Secret Attic. He opened the door and walked in as if he owned the place. "She's back." The owner Martin said with a smile when Paul entered his favorite costume shop.

"Hi Martin, I need a pirate costume, authentic of course."

"Of course".

Sometime later, Paul left the shop. He looked like an actor in a movie as he walked down the street. He didn't care that people stared. He secretly liked it. Well, maybe it wasn't so secret. Everyone that knew him knew that he loved it.

He went into Starbucks. "Hey Paul, the usual?"

"Yah thanks Wendy," he replied.

"I take it by your ensemble that she is back." Wendy chided.

"Yes. I can't wait to see her." Paul was chomping at the bit.

"Where are you meeting today?" Wendy asked.

"I don't know yet."

"Was there a note?" Wendy asked with an air of suspense.

"Yah I am a pirate who is in trouble with the authorities for being a scoundrel." Paul could not contain his ear to ear grin.

About that time, a man dressed as an English gentleman from the 18th
century came in. He asked Paul if he was Captain John Sneer.

Paul put on his best pirate voice and replied. "Ahvast matey, one and the same. You be having

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