It wasn't long until the Susan Constant got caught in a ferocious storm.

Aboard the ship, Charlie Brown's dog, Snoopy and his bird friend, Woodstock safely watched on top of the crow's nest as the settlers and half of the Peanuts gang struggled to secure the sails while below deck, Schroeder and Pig Pen tried to pump the water out.

"Seriously," said Schroeder. "How much water can one ship take?"

As the huge waves splashed on deck, one of the cannons broke loose.

While trying to secure it with Charlie Brown and Linus, Thomas called out. "John! Get down here! The cannons are breaking loose!"

John quickly swung down from the mast and hurried over to Charlie Brown, Linus & Thomas while ordering. "Reef the topsails! Steady on your course.

"It's all right, boys." he assured Charlie Brown, Thomas, and Linus. "We'll get her tied off."

"Say your prayers, men!" one of the settlers cried out, for just then, another gigantic wave exploded over the rail.

"Boys, watch out!" shouted John.

But it was too late. The wave had crashed into them, sending Charlie Brown, Linus, & Thomas over the ship's rail and into the ocean, while screaming. "AAAUGH!"

"Men overboard!" cried another settler atop the crow's nest.

"Stay your course!" Ben called out. "They're lost!"

Upon hearing Charlie Brown, Linus, & Thomas call for help, John knew he and the rest of the crew couldn't leave them.

"Pull the pin!" he ordered.

"Aye, sir!" replied another one of the settlers, who did as he was told.

Having tied a rope around his waist, John dashed to the rail.

"Smith, what are you doing?" asked Lon.

Without answering, John jumped off and into the ocean.

"SMITH!" cried Ben.

"What are you, crazy?" Peppermint Patty called out.

With strong and powerful strokes, John swam through the waves and reached for Charlie Brown, Linus & Thomas.

"Hang on, fellas." he said. "I've got ya."

Just then, back at the Susan Constant, the rope broke free from the rigging.

"Quick, the rope!" panicked Marcie.

She, Peppermint Patty, Ben & Lon caught ahold of the rope and pulled on it while John held on while hanging onto Charlie Brown, Linus & Thomas.

"Come on, lads, pull!" urged Ben. "Pull! Pull!"

"Hang on, Chuck!" Peppermint Patty called out. "We got ya!"

They kept pulling until finally, John and the boys were hoisted over the rail and back on the deck.

"Are you all right, Charles?" asked Marcie.

"Yeah." coughed Charlie Brown. "Thanks to Captain Smith."

"Well, that was refreshing." said John as he squeezed the water out of Thomas's cap and placed it back on his head.

"Thank you saving my Sweet Babboo, Captain." said Charlie Brown's sister, Sally, who affectionately hugged Linus, who protested. "I AM NOT YOUR SWEET BABBOO!"

"Of course," John went on. "You'd all do the same for me."

"Oh, yeah." said Peppermint Patty.

"Sure, sure, of course we would." said Ben.

"Yes, yes, yes. We would." said Lon.

"No doubt about it." said Marcie.

"Absolutely." added Ben.

"You know we've got you back." said Peppermint Patty.

"Trouble on deck?" asked a voice, whom Thomas realized belonged to...

"Governor Ratcliffe!"

"Thomas and the boys fell overboard, sir." explained John.

"Thank heavens they've been successfully retrieved." said Ratcliffe. "Well done, Smith."

"Thank you, sir." said John.

Ratcliffe, carrying Percy, then, climbed down to the main deck, with Wiggins, holding up an umbrella, and Lucy, Linus's sister, close behind him.

"Don't lose heart, men." he assured. "It won't be long before we reach the New World, and remember what awaits us there: freedom...prosperity...the adventure of our lives. You're the finest crew England has to offer and nothing, not wind nor rain nor a thousand bloodthirsty savages, shall stand in our way. Carry on, men!"

The crew cheered as Ratcliffe, still carrying Percy, walked over to his cabin, with Lucy and Wiggins following him.

"Inspirational speech, Governor." said Lucy.

"A stirring oration sir." agreed Wiggins. "I'm sure the men were most exhilarated."

"Yes, well," said Ratcliffe. "I need those witless suckers to dig up my gold, don't I, little Percy-poo?"

Percy growled in agreement.

"This New World's going to be great, John." said Thomas as he, Charlie Brown & Linus helped John tie up the cannons. "I'm going to get a pile of gold, build me a big house and if any Indian tries to stop me, I'll blast him."

"You just worry about that fortune of yours, Thomas." said John. "Leave the savages to me."

"You think they'll give us much trouble, sir?" asked Marcie.

"Not as much trouble as Smith'll give them, Marcie." replied Peppermint Patty. "And stop calling me 'sir!'"

As one of the settlers played his fiddle, Ben plucked a feather from his hat and placed it on a mop head as if it was an Indian.

ENGLISHMEN:
We'll kill ourselves an Injun

JOHN SMITH:
Or maybe two or three

ENGLISHMEN, JOHN SMITH & PEANUTS GANG:
We're stalwart men and bold
Of the Virginia Company

As the crew helped themselves to some pouring root beer from one of the barrels that John uncorked with his sword, Charlie Brown, Linus, Thomas, Snoopy & Woodstock followed John up to the crow's nest, where Sn

"What do you think the New World will look like?" asked Charlie Brown.

"Like all the others, I bet." assumed Linus.

"I've seen hundreds of New Worlds, boys." said John as he petted Snoopy and looked out into the ocean. "What could possibly be different about this one?"

ENGLISHMEN & PEANUTS GANG:
It's glory, God and gold
And the Virginia Company