Horizon of Darkness

“If pirates were to ambush each merchant, introduce themselves, and state the terms of surrender, they would be more like civil servants than pirates!” Joe chuckled. “We and the guys usually ‘intimidate’ them the old-fashioned way: a couple of cannon shots, gutting the first few sailors, and if the rest fall to their knees, we can take them alive. But if you want to persuade them with words instead of action, I’ll help you. Although, I doubt this plan will work.”