A Pirate's Life by J.M. Burlock (best way to read books .txt) 📕

from pretending to be a man. Not a soul on the ship, not even the first mate, Charles knew the truth. But the men were growing restless as the Exeter headed toward the Blackheart's secret hideaway. 
 
       The first mate Charles knocked on the door to the Captain's cabin.
 
           Eliza bellowed “ Come in!”
 
  Charles walked in and stared at Eliza.
 
    “ Well what is it Charles? Speak up, cat got your tongue” Eliza angrily said.
 
  “We are almost upon Blackheart's hideaway-Donavon's Cove. What would you like the men to do?” Charles retorted.
 
     “ I want them to continue to man their posts. Captain Blackheart doesn't know we're coming. But just to be safe-post two men to stand guard; just in case other ships pass us and get funny ideas about going against the Exeter's firepower!” Eliza said fiercely.
 
   “Yes, that's what the men need....... a good hearty battle. They love to pillage and plunder other ships. It's what your brother would have wanted, Captain. To keep the men busy as cutthroat pirates!” Charles said.
 
   “Go and inform the men of the plan. I must ponder on the best way to go and attack good ole Captain Blackheart. It will take cunning and foresight to attack him when he least expects it”  Eliza spoke solemnly.
 
   Charles said “ Yes, my good Captain right away!”
 
     As Charles walked out the door, Eliza stood steadfast until he walked out, then she sighed.
 
   As the day wore on, the storm passed and the men grew lax in their duties. No ships passed, as they knew that this was Blackheart's territory. The Exeter was just off to the right of the cove, out of the site of Captain Blackheart's men. They were all sure that the crew of the Exeter would want revenge for the death of their beloved Captain. But no one but Blackheart had any idea the lengths that his wife would go to and in seeking revenge for Theodore's death.
 
    Eliza paced back and forth in her cabin. The cooked prepared a hearty meal, but she was unable to eat. Finally she decided to drink some rum to relax her. Not long after a few drinks she grew tired and began to sleep. With the men full of the hearty food, they too began to indulge in the vat of rum they had brought along. None of them noticed the small boat heading quietly toward the ship, one lone person rowed toward the Exeter. When he reached the ship, he quietly scaled the side and was aboard. Indeed he gained access,and quietly was in the former Captain's cabin.
 
         Captain Blackheart stood inside until his eyes adjusted to the familiar surroundings. Slowly he moved his way over to where Eliza laid. He stood over her for a moment, unsure of who or what he was staring at. He moved around until he was behind her, pulled out his knife  put it up to her neck then whispered, “ Who may you be?”
 
      Eliza could feel the sharp blade against her skin as she awoke. Blinking she then let her eyes rest upon Blackheart.
 
     “I'm Captain Theodore's brother, if you must know!” Eliza answered gruffly.
 
   Captain Blackheart let out a hearty laugh.
 
     Eliza peered up at him, and said “ What's so funny?”
 
    “Oh I find your remark quiet humorous, since I am Theodore's only brother!”  Blackheart spoke while laughing.
 
    Eliza's eyes got big, and was unable to speak.
 
   Captain Blackheart began to press the knife against her neck again, then said “Unless you want me to slit your throat right now....... I suggest you tell me who you are!”
 
    “I'm....I'm Eliza- Theo's wife!” Eliza stammered out.
 
    Blackheart slowly lowered the blade away from her neck. Then walked around and sat in front of her. He looked up and down her body, and said, “ You don't look like a wench.... very good disguise Eliza! But I want proof that you're really a woman!”
 
      As she laid on the bed, he took his knife and slowly began cutting off the buttons. One by one until he reached the last one, then yanked the jacket open. He found a contraption wrapped around her breasts. He cautiously slit the front open revealing her beautiful skin. His eyes glistened as he looked at her, then he ran the blade down between her breasts. “ Very nice!” he said while admiring the pair.
 
   Eliza flinched at the touch of the sharp metal. Captain Blackheart then said “ Don't worry I will not harm you....... my wench!”
 
     “Uh” Eliza muttered.
 
   “What..... didn't your dear husband tell you the Pirates code? What was his-is now mine.... so my dear you belong to me!” Blackheart sternly spoke.
 
    “But how can you be Theo's brother, he.... you.... but you murdered him?”  Eliza said questioningly.
 
  “ Ah my good wench, it was not I that murdered Theodore. But I aim to find out, as soon as I give the signal for my men to come aboard the Exeter. Together we shall see who it was indeed who slayed my dear brother” Captain Blackheart said.
 
 
       Eliza said “ Well, I can't be seen this way........ what am I to do?”
 
     Captain Blackheart then spoke while laughing “ It does pose a problem for you, let's see what we have around here. Maybe a couple of shirts will cover those...... your “breasts” and another jacket will do for now! Go..... get redressed while I have a drink of your fine rum!”
 
   As he let Eliza get up to change, he poured himself a drink. All the while he was wanting to undress her and make her his own. Soon she was presentable, and again looked like a man! They stood looking at each other, his eyes began to pierce her soul. He then said, “ You're going to have to pretend that you are very afraid. And I am going to be holding the knife to your neck when we go out.”
 
     Eliza looked at Captain Blackheart and said “ Haven't I fooled these men already? Not a single one suspects that I am a woman! You just make sure you act cutthroat enough, like you are going to kill me.”
 
    Captain Blackheart bowed then proudly replied “ I am a Blackheart! Let's go if your ready.”
 
They began to walk out..... just then Eliza said “  Ah wait.....”


This is a compilation of my pirate stories and one poem, the last story, “Captain Blackheart's Revenge has no real ending. This is for you the reader to decide what happened next, between Eliza and Captain Blackheart along with the crew of the illustrious ship called Exeter. Do they combine forces and sail the high seas, or does the fierce Captain Blackheart take over the healm? I do hope you enjoyed reading these, and maybe I will write another ending to this last pirate tale.
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Publication Date: 06-29-2012

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