Written the 14th of June
Year 1723
37 High Lane
Tortuga Port

Dear Lizzie,

Aye luv, you read that address correct. 37 High Lane, Tortuga Port. For a few years now, ever since the Nassau Port incident, I have owned a house in the wealthy, "respectable" district of Tortuga Port. And aye, there is such a thing (district I mean, of course there's such thing as a house). Tortuga being a free port, though under French 'control', any person of any nationality may live there. For a rather large sum of money, of course. After all, can't expect landlords to live in there own slums, ay? I'm no landlord, but I do own a house. A very nice one if I say so myself. Three floors in all, and a root cellar.

A route through some jungley bits and over a cliff behind the house leads to a private, hidden cove where the Pearl is moored. We landed in Tortuga 8 days ago, the 6th of June I believe. It took us a grand total of 25 days to cross the Atlantic, a record even for us. I think she's been wanting to get home, ay?

The total agreed amount specified in the Ship's Articles has been met for each man (and woman), except for Jlakon. He only gets a pittance of the loot, seeing as he didn't partake in any raids. So the crew has split, though what's left of the crew that crewed the Interceptor and a couple of others (Tommy and Jlakon for two) plan on staying on board for my next venture. Gibbs, Cotton, Tearlach, Mac, Legs, Ana, Tommy, and Jlakon are coming to Port Royal with me. No tattling to the Commodore (wouldn't want to ruin the surprise).

If you so wish, you may write me. Address the envelope to 'The Dancing Maiden', Tortuga Port and place my address in the upper left-hand corner. But not my name, savvy? And don't place yours or your address anywhere on the envelope either. Obviously this is far sooner than you expected. See you soon.

Signed,
CJS

Final Author's Note: Well, I'm done. Finally. Hope you all enjoyed the ride!! Check out the already posted Letters from Elizabeth and the soon-to-be-posted Letters of Yule. Maybe I'll edit this, some time, but right now, I just want to celebrate! This is the first chapter fic I've actually finished on here!! -does happy dance-

Oh yes, and since I failed to at the beginning, I hereby disclaim that I am making no profit from this story. All recognizable characters are used for entertainment purposes only. All places are used fictionally. Take that, mouse.