Treasure Island Page #3

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time they will be penniless.

Due to the...

pleasures of the port.

The first mate goes by

the name of George Merry.

I've employed a first mate,

his name is Arrow.

They come with the first mate,

keeps them tight.

Are you telling me my business

or are you cooking me my food?

Cooking your food.

If you can,

bring them along by the weekend.

No, first thing in the morning.

We've no time to waste.

Been them along first thing.

First thing.

First thing, your honour.

- Alright, Jim. Clear the officers' plates.

- Yes, sir.

Delicious.

- I like the new boy.

- He's a good working lad, my sweet.

You and me, Jim.

We'll keep their bellies full

on this voyage, won't we?

Sorry.

Black Dog.

Black Dog,

that's one of Flint's crew.

After him, lads!

Look lively.

Squire Trelawney,

that was one of Flint's crew.

I saw him fight with Billy Bones.

One of them Buccaneers in my house?

The landlord

will have me out for this.

He won't stand scum in here.

Sit yourselves down,

I'll get you an extra bottle.

Ran away, John.

Fast as a whippet.

Fruit, in the hull now!

In the forecastle deck.

Let's get this moving!

Or we won't catch the evening tide!

Get that gentlemen off the

gangplank, it's a working ship!

- I am its captain.

- Sir.

- What's your name, first mate?

- Arrow, sir.

Where do you want the pay, sir?

Pen it on the deck.

- Is Squire Trelawney on board?

- At church, Captain.

Why do you have to go?

Why?

Because this voyage is everything.

It's everything, my love.

After this we'll be ground people.

Carriages and frock coats.

Our own pew in church

near the front where the action is.

Nobody's cook.

Nobody's tart.

Can you just imagine

the grand house we're gonna live in?

You wouldn't look good in a wig.

Well, I'd like to try it.

That I would, my love.

With you away,

what if something happened to me?

Been to the bank.

This is everything we've got.

I don't trust those banking crooks

so while I'm away, stuff it safe.

You'll be alright.

Men come sniffing,

get out of Bristol.

I don't know anywhere safe.

Black Hill Cove on the West Road.

The boy's mother runs the inn alone.

You go stay there.

It's as good as place as any.

What if the boy returns?

The boy ain't going to return.

Not a chance.

Him and that ship are

never gonna see Bristol again.

Captain Smollett.

- I have been engaged on sealed orders.

- That's right.

To sail this ship for you, sir.

Where you should bid me

that I accept.

What I don't

in not using my own hands.

- My time is my money, Smollett.

- Captain Smollett.

And you were not prompt.

What I don't accept is learning

from the hands

my schedule for departure.

We are shipshape and sea-worthy

we sail tonight.

You are not the captain.

My father served 20 years

as an officer in his Majesty's Navy.

You're not your father

however you dress up.

I am captain of the Hispaniola

with full authority

over every man on board.

I will not learn my orders

from the crew

a not accept

a sealed order commission

only to hear gossip

from the men of our purpose.

What did they say?

They say treasure, sir.

They say the Caribbean Sea.

How do they know it?

Black Dog saw me, sir.

Word will be about.

That's why we sail tonight, Captain.

If this talk is sure where we go,

we are not safe here in Bristol.

- I don't like the stink of this.

- I cannot sail without you.

I don't like the haste

or the secret. Good day, sir.

I'll double your money.

As we stand here.

Tell me what men

you've brought with you.

Richard Joyce and John Hunter,

both good Christian men.

A doctor.

Very well,

make a garrison of the stern.

- You do not trust the men?

- I don't know the men.

Remove the powder in the arms

from the forehold,

keep a small store in this room

until I know the cut of my crew.

We keep a watch at all times.

Friend.

Are there no pipes to pipe

old John on board, lads ?

Not yet.

What's this, George?

Why is powder being stored?

By orders of Captain Smollett.

Oh, aye?

- Mr Merry, if you will.

- What?

If you want a chat,

get yourself a dress,

get down to the assembly room,

that's where all the women go.

What?

You scum, I'll slit you.

George.

Mr Arrow, is it not?

John Silver, the sea cook.

Any more trouble, I tell you,

you not leave port, you understand?

No trouble, Mr Arrow.

Just welcoming

his old shipmate Johnny on board.

Meant nothing but respect

and jollity, didn't you, George?

- Trouble, Mr Arrow?

- Just checking where we stand.

Or when one of us stands,

the other one is lying on his back.

Just teething, Captain.

Just teething.

Get down below, Barbecue,

the men will need feeding.

Barbecue.

Alright, captain.

Come on, Jim,

help old Barbecue with his potatoes.

Don't worry about Mr Merry.

I've seen fist fighting.

I've seen my daddy

break up worse than that.

Then you'll know,

big dogs always go for each other

on the first day.

- Calms down after that.

- I know that.

Yeah, George Merry will wear

his nose like a badge of honour.

Badge of honour.

Why do you call him Flint?

Because this birdy is

the biggest thieving parrot

who's ever sailed the seven seas.

Old Flint has got

a lady parrot in every port.

Maybe like you, one day, lad.

Because you and I, we're gonna be

thick on this voyage, I can tell.

You're as smart as paint.

Remind me of myself.

That's a high compliment

coming from me.

Now you and I have got to make sure

this crew is in a happy place.

First thing for a sea cook to do,

is to make sure

his officers are happy.

Why don't you get this

to Squire Trelawney?

Sir, the doctor and I are partners

with the Squire on this venture.

What exactly is this venture?

I do hear talk of sealed orders.

Just if things come as we hope,

I'd like to say there would be

extra for you, Mr Silver.

Thank you kindly, young sir.

Old John could sure do

with a little lift.

So, why don't you take this settler

along to your partner?

Yes, sir.

Almighty God, protect me and my ship

in the vagaries of the sea.

From the capriciousness of the wind.

Grant your servant

the wisdom of command.

Come in.

- A settler from Mr Silver.

- Yes, set it down.

Do you know

when we'll be leaving port?

Very soon.

If Captain Smollett

is to catch the tide.

Haul her in!

All hands to decks!

All hands!

- Hoist the mainsail, Mr Arrow.

- Hoist the mainsail, Mr Dujon.

Hoist the mainsail!

Finally leaving for it, Jim.

# I dreamed a dream

# I dreamed a dream the other night

# Lowlands, lowlands away, my John

# I dreamed a dream

# I dreamed a dream the other night

# Lowlands, lowland away, my John

# My love she came,

she came all dressed in white

# Lowlands, lowlands away, my John

# My love she came to me,

She came all dressed in white

# Lowlands, lowlands away, my John

- West by south west.

- West by south west, sir.

Alright, lads?

Grubs up.

He plundered five ships off Bermuda.

The old goat

would hide in the mist, it would.

And then emerge like a ghost.

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