William Brand

^Aye. Some new linen shirts and three pairs of shorts. < Despite an unseasonable cold spell, I have still managed to get some work done in the yard. V Large yard or small?

And...because I haven't had breakfast of any kind...

Today's special is Tamales... I love a good tamale.

That part of the fort which is most notorious for hauntings will be the part which is fenced off for construction, so I'm not certain how much "hunting" you'll be able to do. However, I could be bribed to run around in white.

We also have a nice Veal Wellington with gorgonzola lump crab meat, creamed baby spinach, rosemary poached portabella mushroom and mushroom bordelaise...

But tonight's special is Marinated Crabmeat, Lobster and Shrimp with lime melon sauce, minted couscous and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds

We need some deviled eggs.

Excellent. Thank you.

I am the second son of my father, so my heraldic emblem is the cresent moon. I fly the stars and moon on my buccaneer flag, owing to my connection to the Middle East. Apart from that, it is much easier to look at the moon than the sun. I prefer reflected glory.

I have also seen it with and without the 'A'.

Example: The VOC logo. I've seen it retired at different dates... ...the latest being 1796.

^ Batman. I love gadgets and costumes. < Though, as a child, I loved playing Zorro. V Have you ever tried your hand at fencing?

It's a favorite symbol of mine, actually.

The Dutch East India Company and other companies of the wide world have used emblems on official documents or to mark property, but which logs were used and when? I'm finding conflicting information regrading the economical powerhouses and what logos, insignias and emblems were used and during which years they were employed. I'm also curious about the emblem used throughout PoTC 2 and its authenticity. Any company emblem information would be appreciated, as we may be using them at PIP to mark 'acquired' goods and sundries. This would also include woodcuts, engravings and all matter of art found on letters of marque and other offical papers.

^ Myself. < I like me well enough to never want anything but thicker hair. V Balding?

When Mary uses such terms as 'great men' or 'fine folk', what she means to say is this, that we are nefarious nere-do-wells, rogue ruffians and gentlemen scoundrels.

Save room for dessert...

If that is the finest which you have seen in months, then you should stay at least a fortnight here at the Kate. We have seen our share of gifted cooks these many months. The fare has been both beautiful and pleasing.

How very strange that it should have disappeared. Bad luck I suppose. Come by the Kate. we'll get you a room and a private table.

^ I have several. < Right now I have an appetite for a new pistol. V How many firearms do you own?

Are you planning on reopening the Dragon and Tiger?

^ I will never turn down potatoes. I love the New World vegetable. < I like almost all vegetables actually, depending on mood and preparation. V I'll pass the question again.

^ Aye. < I'm a problem solver much of the time, but I'm just as willing to leave some things unfixed. V Do you have a favorite vegetable?

July 30, 1704 - Martinique William woke late and decided that it was not late enough for his tastes and he went back to sleep. When he awoke again it was after nine of the morning and he walked across the room to the Southerly window which looked over the harbor. He stood their in a shirt and slops, stretching and arching as he yawned wide. He scratched his scalp and squinted into the morning light. The few clouds which remained from last night's brief storm lay here and there about an otherwise clear sky and the day promised to be a sticky one. "Damn...there's a fine sight." he said aloud to himself as he spied the Watch Dog, Maastricht and Heron occupying their comfortable corner of the bay. He contemplated moving them nearer to one of the river inlets at the Eastern side of the Cul du Sac Royal, for he had heard that a good market village lay very near one of these tributaries. Then he called for an attendant from his room door and ordered up some breakfast to his room. While he waited, he stripped off the shirt of the day before and stood in the breeze that came through the open window with his eyes shut, trying to choose what he would do next. He decided that some of his business might be done ashore with regards to shares once he had fetched the ledgers from the Watch Dog. A polite knock came at the door and a lad of fifteen years brought in a tray of hot foods, all made fresh, and William sent him again with a nice round coin and instructions to find John McGinty. Three bells of the Forenoon Watch ~Starboard Watches on Duty~

So may I add you to the growing list under hotels?