By Mouse
I'm standing here, watching him, following the instructions I'd given him on how to set the sails and I'm actually impressed. He's a natural sailor Bootstrap, a real natural. You'd be proud of him.
I can remember your eyes, when you asked me. You were afraid, for him, for his future. First time I'd ever seen you like that. You asked me to watch out for him, make sure he didn't follow in your footsteps. And I promised you I would.
He's a good lad Bootstrap. A fine blacksmith, I haven't seen a finer sword made yet. And a fine swordsman as well. He definitely gave me a run for my money the other day. He certainly has a passion in his eyes, and fire in his soul, to take off after this lass like this. Getting me, me of all people to help him. All for the love of a woman.
He followed my lead when we reached Port Royal, like a good lad. He's smart he is, Bootstrap. Real smart. Knows when to keep his mouth shut, most of the time. Now if I could only stop him from doing something stupid, we'll be fine.
Must admit something here Bootstrap, I'm beginning to like the lad.
I can see him sitting there with Gibbs, watching me. His eyes are like yours, Bootstrap. Soulful eyes. You know, it shames me to admit it, but I'm starting to have second thoughts about doing what I'm planning to do to the lad. But it's the only way to get the Pearl back, and I want her back bad. But I'll try my best to make sure he comes out alive Bootstrap, I wouldn't be the man I am if I didn't.
I know you objected to what that scurvy dog Barbossa did to me, and I appreciates it. You'll never know how much I appreciates it. That's why I'll be keeping me promise to you, Bootstrap.
He takes after you Bootstrap, in both looks and manner. I swear, it's almost if you're standing there in front of me again. When I first saw him I knew I'd seen him somewhere before, but it wasn't until he told me his name that it hit me. He'd make a damn fine pirate. But I can tell his heart's taken by his lady. I haven't seen her but she must be special. You Turners always went for the special ones. He'll be staying on land with her, I can tell. If things work out the way he wants. Somehow, I think they will. He's a determined lad. He'll make a fine husband and father, I reckons.
If he doesn't do something stupid and gets hisself killed between now and when we gets his lady back.
But I'll keep him safe Bootstrap, as best I can. Like I promised.
I'm Captain Jack Sparrow, and this is one promise I will keep.
I'll make sure Will Turner doesn't become a pirate. Like I promised.