Chapter 7—Surprise help from an unlikely source

Will and Elizabeth were walking quickly, right now they had no clue where to even start looking for Jack or even how much time they had before Norrington joined in on the hunt.

"Will, where do you suppose we start?" Elizabeth asked anxiously.

"Why. I have no clue. You know that Mr. Edwards your father asked about?"

"Yes, well, I don't know him, but I do know who he is. Why do you ask? What could he possibly have to do with Jack?" Elizabeth replied.

"I don't know but perhaps if we found him, he could tell us. The fact that he wasn't at Governor Jackson's home must mean he was elsewhere, am I correct?"

"Yes Will, but I don't see where you going with all this." Elizabeth said rather hesitantly.

"Elizabeth, darling, think. This Mr. Edwards sounds like the kind of man the Commodore is. One who hates piracy; at least that's what the Governor implied."

"True. But he only implied that; still at this point, I guess it's a start."

"Ah, good. Let's go find him."

Anamaria was walking back to the barn, hoping that Jack was there and it wasn't a trap. Still, if it was, she could probably get herself out of it. She was so busy thinking and walking that she didn't notice the two very familiar figures walking towards the house she was trying to get away from.

Was it? Yes, 'tis William Turner and Elizabeth. Whatever are they doing here? "Mr. Turner! Miss Elizabeth!" Anamaria yelled.

"Anamaria", Elizabeth said with relief, "I do hope you're all right. When I heard Jack was here, I feared the worst. Speaking of Jack, where is he?"

"That's what I want to know." Ana said, " I've been looking for him for a while. So much has happened and Jack hasn't even settled what he set out to do in the first place. You aren't going to see Mr. Edwards, are you?"

"Why yes, we were." Will said. "We're on our way now. Tell me Anamaria, is that his estate?"

"Aye, but I don't think ye want to be going there. That Edwards is an awful man, worse than Norrington I think. He's the one who's after Jack and He's also the one who hired Clogsworth to get rid of me and Jack."

"Clogsworth?" Will asked.

"Aye, Clogsworth, a former pirate, now he works for Edwards. They both can't be trusted."

Elizabeth then turned to Will and said, "We're wasting time; let's go with Anamaria and find Jack. Leave Mr. Edwards be."

"A wonderful idea darling. Come on Anamaria, lead the way."

In the barn

"Long time, no see. I thought for sure that Norrington had you both put in jail." Jack said to Pintel and Ragetti.

"Well, ye thought wrong Cap'n. We got out and we're not willing to say how. Now we're here trying to earn our keep." Pintel replied, not really watching Jack but getting angry at the fact that they hadn't really earned any "keep" save for a few shillings.

Ragetti basically spoke Pintel's thoughts, "Yea, keep. Pintel all we've earned is a few shillings. I wish we could be pirates again. Then maybe I could buy me new glass eye. This one still hurts something awful."

Jack could kind of see what they were getting at. "Sorry mates, no matter how much you want to be pirates, ye aren't setting a bloody foot on me Pearl."

"Fine! We can get our own ship." Pintel retorted childishly.

This made Jack smile and say, "Ah, maybe but who will you get to captain it?"

"Enough of this", Pintel shouted angrily as he avoided Jack's question, "Let's get him!"

Pintel then realized that Jack's bloody first mate had taken his sword so he grabbed Ragetti's. "Hey! What am I supposed to fight with?"

"Find something, you idiot! Hurry he's getting away!"

Governor Jackson's Estate

"You see, Governor Jackson, this "Captain" Sparrow as he likes to be called is a very notorious pirate. Contrary to what you may have heard., all pirates are a danger and a disgrace to our king." Norrington said.

"But I hardly believe that Commodore. I don't really think that Sparrow is as dangerous as he is made out to be. I think he has an image, so to speak." Jackson retorted, politely of course.

"Governor Swan, you have been very quiet during our conversation." Norrington said pointedly to Swan.

"Oh, yes, yes, Commodore. I'm tired from our journey and this endless array of questions that don't seem to have any answers at 'tall."

"Yes, well, perhaps you should retire. I shall do so myself. A little nap before dinner cures all restlessness is what I've heard." Jackson said with an added yawn for effect.

Norrington was about to add something when much to his surprise a servant entered and said, "Milord, you…" but was rudely pushed aside.

"Elizabeth, is that entirely proper of you to…?" Swan once again reprimanded his daughter.

"Father, I'm sorry, but I…" Elizabeth started to say but stopped when Anamaria barged in.

"All right, where is he? Where is Jack, Commodore?"

"I don't believe I know miss, but I'm also looking for him." Norrington said.

"Of course ye are, but not for the same reason as I!"

" Milord, Mr. Edwards is here and wishes to be admitted. He says it's urgent."

The servant told Governor Jackson.

"Well, uh…" Jackson tried to think of something to say while his eyes traveled the room, looking at all his visitors. The Commodore and Governor Swan shocked at Elizabeth's behavior. Elizabeth, practically panting, along with her companion who had her sword and looked to be a woman pirate. To top it all off, there was Turner, behind them, also holding his sword. But then there was Edwards, what would he say to him. He had to think of something and fast, he decided to pull one of Edwards' tricks while leading the Turners and the pirate out the back.

"You may tell Mr. Edwards that I'll be with him shortly." The servant nodded and left.

"And what of us? Are ye just going to turn me over to that fiend Edwards?" Ana asked bluntly.

"Why no in Heaven's name, I would not do such a thing. If you could please go out the back, without Mr. Edwards seeing you. Unfortunately, I can't tell you where Captain Sparrow is because I don't know, but I'll help you all I can." Jackson said.

"Governor, with all due respect, is that wise?" Norrington asked.

"Commodore, We shall see you later. We are much obliged to you Governor Jackson." Will said and grabbing his wife's arm and Ana's he lead them out the door.

"Commodore, I do hope Elizabeth will be safe. Perhaps you should go and keep an eye on her?" Governor Swan told rather than asked Norrington.

"Of course, Governor, my pleasure." Norrington abruptly turned and walked out the door.

"Good day to you Governor Jackson. I didn't know you had visitors…" Edwards said looking straight at Governor Swan and then turning implying Norrington.

"Good day Mr. Edwards. Do let me introduce you to Governor Swan of Jamaica. He arrived this morning. Would you like some tea?"

Edwards said his good day to Swan who simply nodded and he turned to Jackson and sated, "Governor, I don't want tea. I want answers."

"Well, Mr. Edwards, I do believe you came to the wrong person. You know I don't have any answers. But I would like some from you."

"I don't have any answers either…" Edwards replied nervously.

"Oh, you don't? Well…" Jackson was interrupted as Swan said, "Gentlemen, this is becoming a very circuitous conversation. Let's not discuss this subject any further. I'm sure that whatever Commodore Norrington finds out, he will let us know immediately."

"Yes, I do suppose you're right." Jackson told Swan.

"Commodore Norrington? Was that the fellow who just walked out? Where was he headed?" Edwards asked very nervously.

"Why, I do believe to follow young William Turner and Captain Sparrow's pirate lass to I don't know. Would like some tea?" Jackson said to Edwards.

"NO, FOR THE LAST TIME I DON'T WANT ANY TEA! Oh, do excuse for my outburst, I'm under a lot of stress. I do think I need to be going I have some very urgent business to take of. Good day to you both." Edwards finished while walking very fast out the door. His plan was slowly unraveling.

"Well, whatever do you suppose could have brought that on?" Governor Jackson thought out loud.