Yet again, usual disclaimers apply throughout this tale. If you recognise it, it probably belongs to the Mouse – else it is mine!
Chapter 48 – Rantings
Governor Roseridge sat, staring at the Commodore and Captain Groves. "So it never occurred to you that she might be lying?" he ranted, furious at having the highlight of his party ruined. "The woman ran off to marry a pirate for God's sake! What decent woman would do such a thing? What possessed you to even let her leave?" He stared at Theodore in disbelief.
Theodore bit his tongue. Despite her deceiving him, she had not lied; he still believed in his sister and fumed that he could not defend her actions. Any comments by him would only make the situation worse.
"Love can be a very powerful reason, Governor Roseridge." Theodore looked sharply as the Commodore defended her. "As can revenge…"
"So says the man that allowed Marra and her crew to row off last night – the same man that allowed Sparrow to escape in the past even when he stood on the bloody gallows!" He stood, face to face with the Commodore, eyes blazing angrily. "Let me tell you Commodore, I want the capture of Sparrow and Marra to be your number one priority, above everything else. I am most dissatisfied with your handling of the situation and will be watching you closely!" He stormed from the office.
"Have you heard from Catherine?" James Norrington turned to his captain. "Has your sister offered any explanation for this?"
Theodore handed him the note he had found on the kitchen table that morning. The Commodore read. "Theo, I am sorry if you get into trouble, but what happened to Marra and her crew was wrong, dishonourable and wrong. Sometimes the only honourable course of action is that of piracy. Love Catherine."
He sighed, remembering Governor Swann saying a similar thing to him just after Jack Sparrow had escaped his hanging. He placed the letter in the fire, watching thoughtfully as it burned. "I suggest you ready the Resolute then, Captain. We must obey the Governor's wishes and hunt pirates…"
"Even when they are family…" Theodore asked quietly.
The Commodore did not reply.
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