The Scarbury only fired a symbolic shot, and the French merchant ship not far away obediently slowed down and stopped.
Seeing that the other party knew him so well, Elmer's mood finally improved. He sat back on the dining table on the deck and tied his napkin.
The first officer directed the Scarbury to lean to the side of the Sea Lion. The midshipman who had spoken before couldn't help but said, "Sir, we should keep the gunner on standby and send someone up to investigate the situation first. "
The first mate also frowned. He is not a rookie who has never been to the sea. Of course he knows what to do. No one likes to be pointed at the nose by a subordinate and lectured him like this. In fact, if it weren't for Burnett's background, he would have I couldn't help but get angry. It was not without reason that this person had been ostracized by his colleagues before.
Sometimes it's a good thing, but it can be annoying because of the wrong way of doing it.
"Do your job, Burnett." the first mate warned. He originally wanted to order the gunner to stand by, but being teased like this was as uncomfortable as eating a piece of mouse shit. However, he has served in the Navy for so many years. In the end, reason prevailed over emotions, and orders were issued in an orderly manner according to the original plan.
Although Burnett stood aside and said nothing, he held his chest and raised his head as if he had just won a battle.
The first mate drew his sword and thought about killing this guy. Fortunately, at this time, the first team of 24 people had already boarded the French merchant ship opposite, which finally diverted his attention.
The captain opposite was a French man with naturally curly hair. He stood uneasily on the deck with his sailors. He obviously knew what it meant to encounter the Scarbury.
However, in the face of overwhelming firepower, even if he was unwilling, he could only hand over the cargo list on the ship honestly.
The team leader pointed his musket at the surrendered people on the deck, and then sent a few men to the warehouse to check. After a while, Zhang Heng and Marvin in the kitchen were also escorted up.
The latter's calves were trembling all the time, especially when he saw the huge battleship, the densely packed gun barrels and the black figures on it, he felt even more desperate.
His appearance also amused the group of British sailors on the deck. Some whistled and some grinned. However, one of them frowned and looked particularly conspicuous in the crowd.
"Lanny, what's wrong?"
"I don't know, I just think that guy looks a bit familiar, but I can't remember where I've seen him." Sailor named Lanny said.
"I also noticed what you said." Another person also echoed.
The atmosphere on the deck became tense in vain, but then the man continued, "He looks a bit like your wife, oh...poor little Lanny, can't wait to come out for some air~ Maybe we My fat friend doesn’t mind.”
"Fuck you [beep], Stephen!"
After the interruption by the two people, the ship returned to its previous relaxed and happy state. This mission was very easy, and most people didn't take it to heart. After a while, the people who went to search also came back one after another.
"No problem, the ones below are all porcelain, and they look to be in good condition. You guys can make a lot of money this time!"
When all the British sailors heard this, their faces showed joy.
The captain leading the team nodded, "Watch these people, I'll report to the first mate and captain."
After saying that, he returned to the Scarbury with the cargo list. After a while, the sailors on the Scarbury also began to mobilize.
In order to make it easier to move the goods back to the merchant ship, the first mate ordered the laying of more gangplanks. At the same time, about sixty new sailors put down their weapons and came to the Sea Lion to carry the porcelain.
Listening to the footsteps above their heads, the pirates in the mezzanine couldn't help but swallowed. So far, the plan has gone smoother than they imagined. Most of it has been completed, and the Sea Lion and Scarbury successfully picked up. Then they only need to wait for the group of unarmed British sailors to board the Scarbury before launching an attack.
However, the more times like this, the more nervous everyone becomes, for fear that someone on the deck will accidentally discover the secret underfoot, and the result will be in vain.
There is only one exception among them. He is sitting in the corner with his eyes closed as if he is asleep. His huge body is like a mountain in the night, and his black beard rises and falls with his breathing. It is obvious that the space in the mezzanine is very large. It was small, and everyone was crowded together, but there was no one within a step of him. Most of the people who chose to become pirates were unruly people, but when they were in the same room with him, there was no one there. As cute as a kitten.
The eyes looking at him were filled with awe, as if they were sizing up a demon god.
The plan to attack the Scarbury was obviously very dangerous. Even with Orff's plan, the outcome was only 50-50. However, in the end, the majority of people voted in favor. In addition to the temptation of money and treasures, perhaps The man in front of me also accounts for a large part of the reason.
——The only thing that can fight against fear is another kind of fear.
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The sailors on the Scarbury jumped onto the Sea Lion one by one and happily got into the cargo hold. The people on the deck who were responsible for guarding Zhang Heng and the others were also very relaxed. Only the man named Lanny was still staring at Malvern. He looked like he was thinking hard.
The farmer's son was also very confused at the moment. He didn't know anyone in the New World except his father. He was caught by pirates on the way here. He was sure that he never knew the guy opposite and didn't know. Why do the sailors on the Scarbury keep staring at him? Malvern can't help but wonder if he really looks like his wife?
Just when a few British sailors got together and happily discussed how to get money and go there to be happy, a guy named Lanny suddenly changed his expression and shouted, "I know, they are pirates!!!"
As he spoke, he raised the musket in his hand as quickly as possible and pointed it at Malvin, looking nervous.
The latter was horrified and didn't know where he had been exposed. In fact, it was not just him, but Lanny's companions were also a little confused. They did not raise their weapons immediately. Instead, they asked the latter, "Why are you crazy?" ?!”
Lanny said quickly, "I remember where I saw him. I saw his portrait at the port! About ten months ago, a merchant ship was robbed by pirates. The pirates killed the captain and the captain of the ship. Many sailors only gave the remaining passengers a small boat, a bucket of water and a little food. However, those people were later rescued by a passing ship. They said that it turned out that four people on the ship had joined the pirates, including this fat man. The characteristics are the most obvious, so I also remember the most clearly, oh, by the way, the group said there was another Oriental, it should be the one next to him."
