William Brand

Where can one camp in the fort? Does one camp on the grounds? Is there cover of any sort. I've never been there so I was wondering if someone can explain the layout and the camping possiblities? Where would one shower? What facilities are available to the camping pirate? Pictures? -W.R.W.

I'm sorry for the protracted abscence, but I was buried under previous obligations. Please except this treat from the Kate. I brought enough for everyone. (presents bananas foster, smothered in rum and cream) You can have it sans cheesecake if you like.

Not even one piece smothered in sauce?

Well, well, well. I've been away for days and everyone makes themselves to home, just as it should be. It's so nice to find the home fires burning and a host of goodly pirates patroning the establishment. Aye. Can I get anyone some of this...? It looks deadly. DRAW SWORDS!

Aye. I've made my share of enemies. Cake?

I think you mean death threats and court orders.

and a greek coffee.

Of course... ..there's ouzo.

Today's special is Greek foods. Stuffed chicken. Souvlaki. Moussake. Tyropita. and Dolmades.

For a snifter? ...or in your cabin? Careful what you say around here. Aye.

Some more wine and grapes for the table... and for dessert. Gâteau au chocolat blanc et aux framboises

I'm sure that I can find one other pirate to help me carry you wherever you are going next.

There you go Ciaran. Siren, please tell me you arrived in one of these...

There you go, Lady Snow.

Well, well, well. It is nice to have someone cooking for me for a change. Aye. Nice indeed.

(returns to the Kate wearing his cutlass and pistol and whistling something nearly, but not quite, Irish. Pours himself a lemonade and walks about the newly leveled deck in his bare feet)

(checks the stores against the moisture to be sure the powder for the muskets is being kept dry. Sees to the flints and the powder horns and takes stock of those muskets purchased on shore to see what repairs they may or may not need. Hefts each hanger, cutlass and saber to judge the weight of each. Makes note of the finer blades and in to whose hands they should go if trouble should ever start or if boarding should be called for.)

Nay. It comes far short of your generosity. What's a cask or two weighed in against a ship? Some port for the Captain.

Let none of them leave ere they eat! And take these casks which were cracked in the moving and drain their remains amongst your crew.

Release away, Tempest. Thank you for their asistance and yours. To the mess! Let us all eat and drink to recover ourselves!

Rest easy, sir. You've come to harm by choice, malice or accident. You arrived in flames and haste and we have done all we can to make you comfortable since that time. You are no more a prisoner than I am king of England. Rest. The good doctor will mend all your ills.

One Caesar Salad to go.

(goes below to answer to the shouting) Good sir, your personal belongings are well stowed. Those wepaons which came aboard with you when you were hoisted up are now under lock and key, where they remain in protection. Should you decide to depart the ship's company, they will all be restored to you. For the time being, rest and take what care you can to recover yourself.

I'm well, M. I hope we didn't upset your things to terribly much when we righted the Kate? I lost a few casks, but surprisingly few dishes.