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Chapter Four

It was after my discovery at the docks, that I took it on myself to find out everything I could about Jack Sparrow. But it appeared little was known about his life before he became a pirate. There was plenty of frivolous looks from the local girls as they mentioned Jack Sparrow, these looks changed to the dark and sinister frowns of the British Navy Officers.

"Worst damned pirate on the seas." One of them told her.

"The worst, you mean he is not a good pirate?"

"I do not know of any good pirates, young miss."

I laughed, politely, and left the officers to their work.

It was not long before Roberto found out what I was up too. It vexed me greatly, I had always despised having a shadow, now I was stuck with an arrogant big headed one. I was sure that Roberto did not want to be my shadow, rather for me to be his. But it was clear that would never be, so he trailed behind me like a spoilt puppy dog, that just refused to go.

"Why are you searching for Jack Sparrow?" He asked. "Jack Sparrow? Jack Sparrow? Where have I heard that name before?"

I broke free from his iron grasp. "Probably talk." I said, attempting to turn away.

"Wait a second. Jack Sparrow? He was the boy washed up on the beach, the one who stayed as stable lad for a few years before leaving without a word."

"Well done." I said, sarcastically.

"Why are you looking for him?"

"Aren't you interested? In the slightest bit bothered what happened?" I demanded.

He laughed. "I marvel at your youth, sometimes I forget how very young you are."

"I am only two years younger then you." I said, angrily. If there was one thing that bothered me, it was people referring to my youth. I wasn't a child.

"Two years can sometimes be a lot."

"Anyway we were not discussing my age, but my interest in Jack Sparrow."

"Indeed, if it persists I shall be forced to tell your father."

I gasped. "What makes you think my father doesn't already know?"

"I hardly imagine he would approve of his daughter chasing after a pirate."

"I am not chasing after a pirate, I am merely making a few inquires."

"Well, allow me to help you. At least then I can be assured of your safety."

I tried to turn away, but he stopped me. "Besides I already know a lot more then you."

"Why? What do you know?"

"Shall we?" He said, holding out his arm for me to take. After a few seconds hesitation, I took it. He led me down the docks, and for a walk through the town.

"So tell me." I said.

He smiled. "Jack Sparrow is one of the most notorious and wanted criminals this world has ever seen."

I gasped. "To think that that sweet innocent boy turned into such a. . ." I began.

"Sweet and innocent?" My cousin sneered. "That boy caused so much trouble its unbelievable. He stole food from the kitchen, rode the horses bare backed, abused the other stable boys. . ."

"I don't believe it." I said, adamantly.

"You haven't heard the worse, the stable master found him fornicating with the maids."

I shook my head. "No way."

Roberto grinned. "I wish you had such a good opinion of me as you do of this pirate."

"When you have done something to deserve my good opinion you shall have it."

He laughed again. "Have I not, dear cousin?"

I pulled my arm away. "If all you have to tell me is lies, I'd rather not hear it!"

"It's not lies, but if you can't accept it, maybe you are younger then what I first thought."

I stopped short of leaving him. But in my heart of heart, I knew what he said to be true. My thoughts went back to that day when Jack had attacked the groom.

"See, you know I'm right."

"I want to find him."

"What? Little Theo? I draw the line there, you can't go looking for trouble." Roberto said.

"Ha, look who's talking!"

"I don't look for trouble, it looks for me."

I laughed.

He smiled, and took my hand, raised it to his lips and kissed it. "I'm going to protect you, Theo, from whatever trouble you decide to throw yourself into."

"And why on earth would you want to do that?"

"I promised your father." He said, with a grin.

"Thank you but I do not require a babysitter."

"Oh I think you do."

"And what gives you the right to make such a presumption?" I asked.

He smiled. "I know where the pirate is."

"Where?"

He grinned. "It'll cost you."

"Cost me what?" I asked, suspiciously.

"That piece of gold you found when we were little, in the caves, by the sea. I trust you still have it?" He asked.

I scorned. "I still have it, and I would not part with it, especially not for one of your useless lies."

"I don't lie."

"Oh look Roberto?"

"What?"

"Your nose is growing."