Why is it that all would-be pirate types attempt either a Robert Newton impersonation or a Jack Sparrow impersonation? As if the pirates that sent many a good God fearing soul to the briney deep were all English. The truth of it is that pirates came from every nation and tribe. And have committed their atrocities since man took to the seas low those many millenia ago.
I cannot claim to be of a different nature than those rovers. I have, from time to time, attempted to seperate myself and crew from the likes of La'Olonais, or Roc Brasiliano but this is a failed attempt. For in the thick of battling on the seas or in ports, though I carry Letters of Marque, we still perpetrate all manner of devilishness.
We have taken our leave of Portland and the festival therein. Twas a record breaking brawl. We are now heading south with all the canvas hung. Back to warmer climates. No sign of the English sloops of war that we tangled with two weeks ago.
Ummm.... because different people have different interests. Some are more interested in historical accuracy and reenacting the period based upon archeological evidence. Others just want to have fun with the period in general and aren't concern about the method of stitching of their shoes. You can't really be both. Whatever floats your boat! Ha!
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