Thanks for the reviews, me 'earties, and now time for me to dazzle you with
my knowledge on the pirate's code. (knowing all this stuff bout pirates,
anyone would think I am one!!)
The Pirates Code
Hmmm. . .I'm beginning to think I should have mentioned this first. But er. . .if you're planning to be a pirate (if you have already got your ship and crew) then there are certain rules you have to follow. Now don't start threatening me, I didn't make them up! Now you can either follow these rules word for word. Or you can consider them more as 'guidelines'. . .
These rules were set out to provide the discipline needed to run a pirate ship. Before you set sail with your ship, each man should swear an oath to abide by the rules. (Make sure men like Barbossa don't have their bloody fingers crossed)!
1.Every man shall obey civil Command. (yes, I agree with this one! But maybe we should change it slightly. . .every man/woman shall obey Sparrow Command. . .hmmm much better!!)
2. The Captain shall have one full share and a half in all Prizes; the Master, Carpenter, Boatswain and Gunner shall have one Share and quarter. (Yeah. . .one share and a half. . .give or take a share or two. . .preferably give!! ^_^)
3. Anyone keeping secret of attempting to desert will be marooned. He may take only a flask of gunpowder, a bottle of water, a gun and some shot. (I suggest saving your one shot, don't shoot yourself. . .I mean you never know what's round the corner. . .a rumrunners ship? A couple of sea turtles?)
4. That Man that shall strike another whilst these Articles are in force, shall receive Mose's Law (that is 40 stripes lacking one) on the bare Back. (This one's fun!! Just make sure it's not you!! ouch!!)
5. That Man that shall snap his Arms, or smoke Tobacco in the Hold, without a cap to his Pipe, or carry a Candle lighted without a Lantern, shall suffer the same Punishment as in the former Article. (Hmmm don't quite agree with this one. . .a bit harsh. . .)
6. Anyone being lazy or failing to clean his weapons will lose his share of booty. (Yes. . .no pointing any fingers. . .Gibbs!!)
7. Everyone may vote on all important decisions. (As long as they vote for whatever I say.)
8. Everyone may have a share of captured drink and fresh food. (Yes. . .a mouthful!!)
9. Anyone found stealing form another member of crew will have his ears and nose slit open and be set ashore. (If they get caught stealing from me, they're dead before they hit the ground, but I usually let the men fight their own battles!)
10. Gambling with cards and money is forbidden. (what!!?? It's only forbidden. . .if ye get caught!!)
11. The penalty for bringing a woman aboard in disguise is death. (Yes, bring her aboard openly. . .I don't mind *wink wink*)
12. No one may leave the crew until each man has made 1,100 pounds. (give or take a pound or two.)
13. The compensation of losing a limb is 800 silver dollars. (Don't accept claims if the men chop them off themselves!!)
14. If at any Time we should meet another Marrooner (that is Pirate) that Man that shall sign his Articles without the Consent of our Company, shall suffer such Punishment as the Captain and Company shall think fit. (I would comment if I actually understood this one!! But like I said. . .guidelines. . .)
15. If at any time you meet with a prudent Woman, that Man that offers to meddle with her, without her Consent, shall suffer present Death. (Yes. . .there are plenty of more attractive, willing women!)
How far you stick to the code depends on your own judgement. I mean surely rules are only there to break!! (Talking of breaks, I could murder a kit kat!!) Well that's my outlook, I mean you don't have to stick strictly to it, and every ship has their own allowances.
WHAT WE HAVE LEARNT TODAY: -
(INSERT CODE HERE) = (INSERT IMPORTANT WORD HERE)
MESSING WITH ME = DEATH (oh wait we already knew that one!! ^_^)
Now you have your ship, your crew, you have sailed to Tortuga, and abided by the rules. . .what's next? (If there is anything you want me to write about please mention it in your review!! Any subject area you would like the benefit of my expertise for, just drop me a line!! ^_^)
The Pirates Code
Hmmm. . .I'm beginning to think I should have mentioned this first. But er. . .if you're planning to be a pirate (if you have already got your ship and crew) then there are certain rules you have to follow. Now don't start threatening me, I didn't make them up! Now you can either follow these rules word for word. Or you can consider them more as 'guidelines'. . .
These rules were set out to provide the discipline needed to run a pirate ship. Before you set sail with your ship, each man should swear an oath to abide by the rules. (Make sure men like Barbossa don't have their bloody fingers crossed)!
1.Every man shall obey civil Command. (yes, I agree with this one! But maybe we should change it slightly. . .every man/woman shall obey Sparrow Command. . .hmmm much better!!)
2. The Captain shall have one full share and a half in all Prizes; the Master, Carpenter, Boatswain and Gunner shall have one Share and quarter. (Yeah. . .one share and a half. . .give or take a share or two. . .preferably give!! ^_^)
3. Anyone keeping secret of attempting to desert will be marooned. He may take only a flask of gunpowder, a bottle of water, a gun and some shot. (I suggest saving your one shot, don't shoot yourself. . .I mean you never know what's round the corner. . .a rumrunners ship? A couple of sea turtles?)
4. That Man that shall strike another whilst these Articles are in force, shall receive Mose's Law (that is 40 stripes lacking one) on the bare Back. (This one's fun!! Just make sure it's not you!! ouch!!)
5. That Man that shall snap his Arms, or smoke Tobacco in the Hold, without a cap to his Pipe, or carry a Candle lighted without a Lantern, shall suffer the same Punishment as in the former Article. (Hmmm don't quite agree with this one. . .a bit harsh. . .)
6. Anyone being lazy or failing to clean his weapons will lose his share of booty. (Yes. . .no pointing any fingers. . .Gibbs!!)
7. Everyone may vote on all important decisions. (As long as they vote for whatever I say.)
8. Everyone may have a share of captured drink and fresh food. (Yes. . .a mouthful!!)
9. Anyone found stealing form another member of crew will have his ears and nose slit open and be set ashore. (If they get caught stealing from me, they're dead before they hit the ground, but I usually let the men fight their own battles!)
10. Gambling with cards and money is forbidden. (what!!?? It's only forbidden. . .if ye get caught!!)
11. The penalty for bringing a woman aboard in disguise is death. (Yes, bring her aboard openly. . .I don't mind *wink wink*)
12. No one may leave the crew until each man has made 1,100 pounds. (give or take a pound or two.)
13. The compensation of losing a limb is 800 silver dollars. (Don't accept claims if the men chop them off themselves!!)
14. If at any Time we should meet another Marrooner (that is Pirate) that Man that shall sign his Articles without the Consent of our Company, shall suffer such Punishment as the Captain and Company shall think fit. (I would comment if I actually understood this one!! But like I said. . .guidelines. . .)
15. If at any time you meet with a prudent Woman, that Man that offers to meddle with her, without her Consent, shall suffer present Death. (Yes. . .there are plenty of more attractive, willing women!)
How far you stick to the code depends on your own judgement. I mean surely rules are only there to break!! (Talking of breaks, I could murder a kit kat!!) Well that's my outlook, I mean you don't have to stick strictly to it, and every ship has their own allowances.
WHAT WE HAVE LEARNT TODAY: -
(INSERT CODE HERE) = (INSERT IMPORTANT WORD HERE)
MESSING WITH ME = DEATH (oh wait we already knew that one!! ^_^)
Now you have your ship, your crew, you have sailed to Tortuga, and abided by the rules. . .what's next? (If there is anything you want me to write about please mention it in your review!! Any subject area you would like the benefit of my expertise for, just drop me a line!! ^_^)