But Nell m'dear, Maddogge be no pirate! Never was! He is a mercenary, an ex cavalry officer let go after the wars... with a few, shall we say, indiscretions, so in order to save his hide, I took him on as captain of my marines. And even though he be one hell of a fighter, he is still only a landsman... as to loosing his head and clothing,... ye don't know De' Dogge very well now do ye?