Chapter Twenty-Six

Matthew and Gibbs finished their drinks inside the pub and looked around. There was no sign of the captain or of Jack Sparrow.

"Do you suppose they've forgotten about us?" asked Matthew.

Gibbs looked thoughtful. "I certainly 'ope not. I'm s'posed to be 'elpin' Jack wif summat, but for mother's luv, I can't recall wot it were ..."

Matthew could only nod. He had a perfect idea of what Gibbs had just said, but fortunately the serving girl was back with fresh drinks before either of them decided it was necessary to get up and do something about it. Pirates were funny like that.