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 she showed friendly, he boarded her, and when he'd taken all he wanted, captain, crew, and passengers just walked the plank, easy and quiet, and no words about it."

"And the craft?" asked Slap-Jack, breathless with interest in the old pirate's reminiscences.

"Scuttled her!" answered the other, conclusively. "Talking's dry work. Let's have some more beer."