Chapter 14- Rath asks the question
Barbossa is arguing with Jack over some petty matter when Rath approaches them. Jack says, "The South pole is colder than the North Pole." Barbossa is about to respond when he sees Rath standing there apparently waiting for them to finish arguing. He asks Rath, "What do you want Rath?" "I have to ask you something personal and I want to ask it privately." Barbossa immediately knows the question he is about to ask and says, "I think I know the question and if it is what I think it is, it concerns my daughter. If that is what you are thinking then you can say it in front of him. Am I right?" "You are indeed. I want to ask if you would allow me to take your daughter as my wife." Barbosa says to Rath, "I know you are a capable young man. You have proved to be as good of a pirate as your dad is. I give my consent." "Thank you!" At that moment, Jack walks up and says to Rath knowingly, "You still look more nervous than a pirate at the gallows. What is wrong with you?" "I have something to tell Barbosa and I hope he won't kill me for it." Barbossa chuckles and says, "I know what happened between Alexis and you. Me and Rachel know that Alexis is pregnant with you child." Jack has a sly smile on his face with tiny bit of confusion. Rath looks taken aback and asks, "How did you know about that?" "We overheard you on the beach talking." "You were eavesdropping on us?" "We were already there when you walked up. Rachel and me were having some alone time when you started talking loud enough for the whole world to hear. I almost interrupted you but she told me not to." "You knew the whole time. I suppose you will be telling me now that Jack knew as well huh?" Barbossa looks over at Jack and asks, "Did you know before hand?" "Well, yes I did. When I was getting rum that one time I over heard them talking." "You were spying on us?" "No, I was about to leave the wine cellar when I heard you two arguing and decided it was best that you did not see me because you would accuse me of eavesdropping on you two." "Sorry for accusing you of eavesdropping on purpose." "Apology accepted Rath. You had a right to accuse me of eavesdropping." Rath nods and Barbossa interrupts, "Rath, shouldn't you be letting Alexis know my decision?" "Thanks Barbossa!" Barbossa nods and motions to him to go off and do it. Rath leaves Barbossa and Jack to continue arguing. Jack says, "As I was saying the South Pole is colder than the North Pole." "Oh give it up will you. I have actually been to both. The North Pole is colder than the South Pole. End of story. Shut up!"