Pirate Chase and Family Toes in 18th Century New York
In mid 1700s New York Robert Ormerod and Peter Cormaer discuss pirate trouble as Darby McGraw reports a pirate ship off the Hook. Captain Rip-Rap pursues Andrew Murray, a Jacobite and Robert’s great uncle, aboard the Royal James. Murray vows to seize Robert with aid from Flint aboard the Walrus.
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New York
Robert Ormerod
Peter Cormaer
Darby McGraw
Rip-Rap
Ormerod
Robert
Andrew Murray
Murray
Darby
John Silver
Colonel O'Donnell
Ormerod House
Flint
Peter
Caribbean
Atlantic
Jamaica
Havana
Marmico
Treasure Ship Plan Drives Wary Clash On Deck
In a tense cabin debate, Murray reveals a plan to seize a Spanish treasure ship and split seven hundred thousand pounds with co conspirators while safeguarding terms. Flint demands a hostage as a condition, Murray declines for now and sets sail toward Rendezvous to discuss details.
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Flint
Murray
Ben Gunn
New York
Peter
Morgan
Cartagena
Chagres
Porto Bello
Vera Cruz
Cape Horn
Indies
Madagascar
Basilisk
Council of the Indies
Spyglass Island
Hispaniola
A Wicked Old Man's Dream On a Caribbean voyage
In a tense exchange, Murray defends his honor code and explains a plan that drags a young maid into a perilous voyage aboard a treasure ship. He reveals his Jacobite loyalty, why the maid is included, and insists Robert aid in future schemes to overturn the Hanoverians.
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Robert
Murray
Cortes
O’donnell
Flint
Prithee
Leitrim
Donegal
James
Whitehall
Madrid
New York
Caribbean Sea
Spanish Main
Floridas
Brazils
Europe